The UK’s Financial Times on November 8 published an article lauding preparations for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week by Vietnam and the central city of Da Nang.
Experts gathered at a workshop hosted by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) in Hanoi on March 1 to seek ways to ensure sustainable livelihood for disadvantaged labourers.
Endowed with a coastline spanning more than 92 km, the central city of Da Nang has been striving to make best use of its potential in developing the local sea-based economy.
Vietnamese music researchers have reacted heatedly to recent Chinese claim that Dan bau (monochord zither) is a traditional Chinese instrument and not Vietnamese.
Da Nang city in Central Vietnam has set out its goal of welcoming 8 million tourists per year by 2020 with two millions of them international visitors generating a total revenue of 27.4 trillion VND.
The central province of Khanh Hoa’s Nha Trang city will splash out 7.7 billion VND (343,370 USD) on implementing a project to rid the streets of beggars by 2020.
Phu Tho province will spare no efforts to host the annual pilgrim festival dedicated to Vietnamese ancestors, which will be held in middle of this month, the province’s leaders said.
To revive the growth in foreign tourists, Vietnam should focus on
dealing with simple problems before turning to money- and time-consuming
matters, Deputy Prime Minster Vu Duc Dam said on June 11.
A joyful atmosphere filled tourist sites across Hanoi despite the cold
weather as thousands flocked to the sites to enjoy the New
Year holiday (January 1-4).
The first-ever class in xam (ancient folk songs performed by blind
beggars) for primary and junior high school students has opened in the
northern province of Ninh Binh's Yen Mo district.
The Thai Ministry of Social Development and Human Security has said it
will address the ongoing problem of beggars currently roaming streets
throughout the kingdom.
The northern province of Vinh Phuc is striving to offer more services to
tourists from inside and outside the country, who are expected to
arrive in droves during the forthcoming peak season.
The central province of Binh Thuan is becoming an attractive tourist
attraction for domestic and international tourists, especially those
from Russia, China, Germany and the Republic of Korea.
