Vietnam is predicted to lead Asia-Pacific destinations in terms of average annual growth over the next five years, according to the recently-released Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2019-2023 report from the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). Ha Long Bay, one of popular sites of Vietnam. Photo: Vietnam Travel Guide The report delves deeper into origin-destination pairs for 40 Asia-Pacific destinations as well as, where data permits, tourism receipts and income and price elasticities. It forecasts average growth of 14 per cent in international tourist arrivals to Vietnam during the 2018-2023 period. Following is Papua New Guinea and Laos, each of which will see average annual growth well in excess of the Asia-Pacific average between 2018 and 2023, of 5.5 per cent. Asia-Pacific destinations are forecast to receive an aggregate inbound count of close to 728.4 million international visitor arrivals in 2019, over 40 million more than in 2018. China, Turkey, and Hong Kong SAR … [Read more...] about Vietnam to lead Asia-Pacific destinations in tourist growth
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Vietnam demands China compensate for sunken boat
On March 6, Chinese vessel numbered 44101 rammed and sank a Vietnamese fishing boat while the latter was fishing in the Da Loi (Discovery) Reef off the Hoang Sa (Paracel) Archipelago, according to the National Committee for Incident, Natural Disaster Response and Search and Rescue. The boat, from the central province of Quang Ngai, sank with only its bow remaining above the water and the five fishermen on board clung on to it until they were rescued by another Vietnamese fishing boat. The fishermen, coming back to shore on Sunday, said the Chinese vessel chased after them, sprayed water cannons and forced their ship into a reef. They estimated to suffer damage worth VND3 billion ($129,200) from the incident. In a document issued to the Government Office, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other governmental institutions, the Vietnam Fisheries Society said that China’s action "was inhumane and endangered the lives and properties of Vietnamese fishermen." It asked authorities to … [Read more...] about Vietnam demands China compensate for sunken boat
Cat Linh-Ha Dong metro opening date set for late April
Vu Hong Truong, director of Hanoi Metro Company, said that they were not ready to open the Cat Linh-Ha Dong metro line yet and he had never said that the first commercial run would be on April 1. Cat Linh-Ha Dong metro line He said, "We have never said that the metro line would be put into operation from April 1, definitely not in early April. The Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The has just visited the construction site and urged us to work hard to pilot the line with passengers in late April." When being asked about ticket prices, Truong said they had taken into account average incomes, operational costs, subsidies from the government and competition with other means of transportation. In the first phase, the government will subsidise 50% of the ticket prices so the final prices will be about 1.75 times higher than bus fares. Current bus tickets cost VND7,000 (31 US cents) to VND9,000. "Safety is our first priority," Truong said. He went on to say that they should evaluate … [Read more...] about Cat Linh-Ha Dong metro opening date set for late April
Singaporean foods introduced at Hanoi festival
Authentic Singaporean cuisines will be introduced at the Singapore Festival which will be held for the first time in Hanoi on March 23- 24. Chilli crab new Ubin seafood The festival which is organised by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Singapore in Hanoi with support from the Hanoi People’s Committee will introduce various unique culture and tourism offerings of the country. Chef Liao Fan Hawker Chan Initially, Hawker Chan was just a small food stall located in a complex commercial area like many other traditional street food stalls. The owner of Hawker Chan's Chan Hon Meng has diligently researched and experimented the traditional Hong Kong roast meat and gradually improved and drawn experience into an attractive, perfect dish like today. In July 2016, this traditional Hong Kong-style soya sauce chicken rice and chicken noodles made a surprise when it became the most popular restaurant in … [Read more...] about Singaporean foods introduced at Hanoi festival
Singaporean foods introduced at festival in Hanoi
Authentic Singaporean cuisines will be introduced at the Singapore Festival which will be held for the first time in Hanoi on March 23- 24. Chilli crab new Ubin seafood The festival which is organised by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Singapore in Hanoi with support from the Hanoi People’s Committee will introduce various unique culture and tourism offerings of the country. Chef Liao Fan Hawker Chan Initially, Hawker Chan was just a small food stall located in a complex commercial area like many other traditional street food stalls. The owner of Hawker Chan's Chan Hon Meng has diligently researched and experimented the traditional Hong Kong roast meat and gradually improved and drawn experience into an attractive, perfect dish like today. In July 2016, this traditional Hong Kong-style soya sauce chicken rice and chicken noodles made a surprise when it became the most popular restaurant in … [Read more...] about Singaporean foods introduced at festival in Hanoi