Ben Tre coconut festival 2019 kicks off

The fifth Ben Tre Coconut Festival, themed “Coconuts on the Way to Integration and Sustainable Development”, opened in the Mekong Delta city of Ben Tre on November 16 in the presence of National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.
Ben Tre coconut festival 2019 kicks off ảnh 1Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh speaks at the event (Photo: VNA)
Ben Tre (VNA) – Thefifth Ben Tre Coconut Festival, themed “Coconutson the Way to Integration and Sustainable Development”, opened in the MekongDelta city of Ben Tre on November 16 in the presence of National AssemblyChairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vice Secretary of theprovincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s CommitteeCao Van Trong said it is the first time the festival has been held inconcurrent with the great national unity festival in wards and communes.

Ben Tre is now home to over72,000ha of coconut, accounting for half of the country’s and 80 percent of theMekong Delta’s total areas. With over 800 million nuts each year, the provinceearns over 200 million USD from export and its coconut products are availablein more than 50 countries and territories at present, he said.

In his speech, PermanentDeputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh lauded Ben Tre as a “national coconutorchard” and the “capital of coconut” of the country.

According to him, coconut isa strategic industrial-agricultural item that makes important contributions tothe local socio-economic development and the national target programme for newrural development.

Binh asked Ben Tre toeffectively connect with Ho Chi Minh City and the southern key economic region,step up administrative reform, attract domestic, Asian and global investorswith financial capacity to fuel rapid and breakthrough socio-economicdevelopment while seeking measures in response to climate change.

He requested more attentionto scientific research to improve varieties, providing incentives to boostcoconut growing and its products, promoting trade to increase export revenue by10 folds in the next 5-10 years, and popularising Ben Tre’s images to attract 2million visitors next year, including 900,000 foreigners.

The festival will last tillNovember 20 with various activities such as the southern coconut cuisinefestival, an exhibition on coconut products and trade fair, a seminar onbuilding, tapping and developing local special brands.

A highlight of the event willbe the “ao ba ba” (traditional costume of southern people) festival, streetarts, tours of ecological sites and coconut orchards, and a festivalintroducing food cooked from coconuts./.


VNA

See more

A boat wharf at Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex (Photo: VNA)

Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex valued at 213 bln USD: experts

The valuation emerged from a joint study by Italy’s Santagata Foundation for the Economics of Culture, Germany’s Leibniz Institute for Ecological Urban and Regional Development, and the School of Interdisciplinary Science and Arts at Vietnam National University – Hanoi.

Withits pristine beaches, crystal-clear water, and rich cuisine, Nha Trang attracts many tourists to relax and have fun. (Photo: VNA)

Khanh Hoa's tourism potential promoted in Russia

Nha Trang, a coastal city in Khanh Hoa province, has long been a favorite destination for Russian tourists, accounting for up to 50% of Russian visitors to Vietnam. With its pristine beaches, crystal-clear water, and rich cuisine, Nha Trang is often dubbed as Vietnam’s "beach capital."

Korean passengers wait to check in at the RoK's Incheon International Airport for a flight to Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island. (Photo: VNA)

RoK, China top tourism sources for Vietnam in February

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has rolled out a tourism stimulus programme offering discounts and enhanced experiences for travellers. Many localities have also introduced fee exemptions and discounts at historical sites and tourist attractions.

A view of Bai Doi, Yen Island. (Source: Screenshot from the tourism promotion video “Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa: Touching Your Heart!”)

Vietnam’s tourism industry poised for strong acceleration

Vietnam’s tourism sector has fully rebounded, with an ambitious target of welcoming 22-23 million international visitors and 120-130 million domestic tourists in 2025, with total revenue expected to reach 980 trillion to 1.05 quadrillion VND.

Coffee shops are densely packed on both sides of the railway in the area known as 'train street'. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi bans tours on train street

The decision by the Hanoi Department of Tourism to ban tours to this area is seen as a measure to ensure the safety of tourists, create a safe railway corridor and maintain public order.

Foreign tourists visit Hanoi's Old Quarter. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam to waive visas for citizens from 12 countries

The resolution clearly states that citizens of Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the UK, Russia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland will be exempted from visas for a temporary stay period of 45 days from the date of entry, regardless of passport type and purpose of entry, on the basis of fully meeting the entry conditions as prescribed by Vietnam’s laws.

Vietnam tourism has focused on sustainable and creative development, on the basis of green growth, imbued with the Vietnamese cultural identity. (Photo: VNA)

VNAT releases video featuring Vietnam tourism on YouTube

The carefully curated video captures awe-inspiring images, from majestic waterfalls and winding rivers to endless rice paddies and towering mountains, creating a visual story of Vietnam's diverse landscapes. It also features the mysterious beauty of hidden caves, serene sandy dunes, untouched beaches, and lush river regions.

Foreign visitors at the ITB Berline 2025 show their interest in Vietnam's tourism products. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam showcases vibrant tourism, culture at ITB Berlin 2025

Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Vu Quang Minh emphasised that activities introducing Vietnam tourism at ITB Berlin 2025 not only promote destinations in the Southeast Asian nation, but also create connections between cultures, enhance mutual understanding, and nurture international friendship.

Foreign tourists in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi boosts tourism with cultural events

The Hanoi Department of Tourism has designed a comprehensive plan to boost tourism demand, tailored to each season and period. Throughout the year, the local tourism sector will host 60 events, promoting the capital’s image and rich cultural heritage.