At the working session between representatives from Thua Thien - Hue province and Jan Erik Stoa, Country Director of NPA (fourth from left) (Photo: thuathienhue.gov.vn) Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) – The Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) has pledged to maintain coordination with relevant agencies of the central province of Thua Thien-Hue to speed up the implementation of the "Explosive Remnant of War Risk Reduction" project in 2018-2020 period. This information has announced by Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Dung, after his recent working session with Jan Erik Stoa, NPA Country Director in Vietnam. Since 2010, NPA has actively taken action to sponsor Thua Thien-Hue over 64 billion VND (2.7 million USD) for humanitarian projects and those on post-war bomb and mine clearance, especially the "Explosive Remnant of War Risk Reduction" project. The organisation committed to continuing to grant 14 billion VND to projects in 2018-2020 period, Dung stated. He … [Read more...] about Norway helps Thua Thien-Hue in bomb, mine clearance
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Son Cha – stunning Pearl Island in Thua Thien Hue
Son Cha island, also known as Hon Chao island, is located at the foot of the Hai Van pass, and is part of Lang Co town in Phu Loc district in the central province of Thua Thien Hue The island is situated approximately 10 nautical miles from the mainland. It sits at an altitude of 235 metres above sea level and has a width of 1.5 kilometres In additional to stunning landscapes, the island is also home to coral reefs that hold over 144 species, 135 different types of seaweed, and 162 types of colourful fish Visitors to the island can also try out scuba diving in the fantastic crystal blue water to get a good view of coral reefs on the island The tranquil and peaceful beauty of the island has proved to be a hit among visitors Adventurous travelers are lured to the Son Cha island by its romantic and pristine scenery The island is listed among the nation’s 15 marine reserves Son Cha island, also known as Hon Chao island, is located at the foot of the Hai Van pass, and is part of … [Read more...] about Son Cha – stunning Pearl Island in Thua Thien Hue
Thua Thien – Hue looks to lure more investment to IPs
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Thua Thien - Hue (VNA) - Industrial parks (IP) in the central province of Thua Thien - Hue have so far attracted 143 investment projects with a total registered capital of nearly 92 trillion VND (3.94 billion USD), generating jobs for nearly 25,000 labourers, according to insiders. To lure more investment, local authorities have focused on upgrading and developing IP infrastructure, and applying incentives to investment to hi-tech and added value sectors, and those not labour intensive but environmentally friendly. Attention has been paid to accelerating administrative reforms to facilitate investors’ operation, providing advice to investors, and training human resources serving the demand of enterprises in IPs. Amid the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the province gives top priority to developing information technology workforce, high-tech agriculture and bio technology. It will also prioritise investors with major brands, … [Read more...] about Thua Thien – Hue looks to lure more investment to IPs
Thua Thien-Hue attracts over 2 million visitors in five months
A view of Hue ancient citadel by night (Photo: VNA) Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) – The central province of Thua Thien-Hue welcomed 2.11 million visitors in the first five months of 2019, including more than 1 million foreigners, up 14.46 percent year-on-year. The Republic of Korea was the largest market of the provincial tourism sector in the period, accounting for 27-29 percent of the total visitors to the province, followed by France, Thailand, the UK, and Germany. Total earnings of the sector in five months reached over 1.93 trillion VND (82.99 million USD). According to the provincial Department of Tourism, the rise in the number of tourists to the locality in the period was due to a number of special cultural and tourism events, including a Hue Traditional Craft Village Festival; a Lang Co Bay festival; and a cultural, sports, and tourism festival of ethnic minority groups along the Vietnam-Laos border, in the central and Central Highlands regions in 2019. The Hue Traditional … [Read more...] about Thua Thien-Hue attracts over 2 million visitors in five months
Singaporean Deputy PM visits Thua Thien-Hue
(Photo: VNA) Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) – Singaporean Deputy Prime Minister and Co-ordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean on March 23 visited the central province of Thua Thien-Hue as part of his ongoing official visit to Vietnam. Secretary of the Party Committee of Thua Thien-Hue Le Truong Luu welcomed the Singaporean Deputy PM, briefing him on the local socio-economic situation, as well as cooperation between the locality and Singapore. Currently, Thua Thien-Hue is hosting four Singaporean-funded projects, including a 2 billion USD Laguna Hue resort invested by Banyan Tree in Chan May-Lang Co economic zone, he noted. Luu said that Thua Thien-Hue and Singapore’s Akitek Tenggara have once cooperated in tourism planning development. A large number of Thua Thien-Hue students are studying in Singapore, he added. The provincial leader expressed his hope that in the future, Singapore will continue supporting the province by encouraging its businesses to seek … [Read more...] about Singaporean Deputy PM visits Thua Thien-Hue