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Menacing macaques snatch bags of crisps, water bottles, cookies and crackers from uneasy tourists on Vietnam's Monkey Island, a popular attraction decried as cruel by activists calling for an end to animal tourism in Southeast Asia. Monkey Island in Nha Trang city is one of the countless animal tourism sites across Vietnam that raise the concerns of activists Tourists are encouraged to show the monkeys their empty hands if they don't want to be accosted by the aggressive macaques, who routinely steal snacks, hats, and even mobile phones from visitors, who nervously laugh and snap pictures. "They grabbed my biscuits and climbed on my body," Dinh Thi Hoa told AFP on the small island in Nha Phu bay in south-central Vietnam. "I didn't even have time to open my bag, the monkey took it from me and opened it!" she said, smiling, after a gang of macaques rifled through her rucksack. It is one of countless animal tourism sites across Vietnam where for just a few dollars … [Read more...] about Monkey business: Vietnam macaque island draws tourists — and criticism

Sunworld Ba Na Hills Carnaval Each of the five Sun World complexes in Vietnam offers a unique charm that has made the country’s leading destinations even more appealing. The origin of Disneyland On July 17, 1955, Disneyland first opened its doors in Anaheim, California, ushering in a new era of entertainment that would go onto capture the world’s imagination. Now there are a total of 11 Disney operated parks around the globe with five Disneyland locations and six other theme parks. By the end of 2018, Disneyland had welcomed more than 2 billion visitors globally—the equivalent to nearly one-third of the world’s population—since that opening day. For both adults and children, Disneyland is considered a must-see experience—one that they would gladly return to again and again. The theme parks are filled with thrilling rides and magical experiences that whisk all who enter into a fun-filled world. Most visitors agree that one day at Disneyland is … [Read more...] about With world class entertainment and accommodations, Vietnam enters a new era for travel and leisure

Kent Logsdon, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Energy Resources, US Department of State. The US government has been providing strong support for American companies to increase engagement in Vietnam’s energy market which is projected to continue delivering strong growth in the next decades Vietnam is a dynamic economy that is part of the Asian growth in next 20 years and sees increasing demand for energy while American companies, with new competitive edges, can fulfil the Southeast Asian country’s energy needs, Kent Logsdon, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Energy Resources, US Department of State, told Hanoitimes in a recent interview.   “Vietnam is one of a number of countries that want to talk to us on how we can work on legislation, regulations that will make it better for international companies, including US companies, to come into the market,” Logsdon said, adding that he found great willingness from the … [Read more...] about US aids its energy companies to boost engagement with Vietnam

Rice export volume up but value falls The ministry said the total rice export volume and value in the first nine months of this year reached 5.2 million tonnes and $2.24 billion, respectively. The figures represented a rise of 5.9 per cent in volume and a drop of 9.8 per cent in value compared to the same period in 2018. Of which, Viet Nam shipped abroad 586,000 tonnes of rice in September for $251 million. The Philippines was the top market for Vietnamese rice in the first eight months of this year, consuming 1.76 million tonnes worth $720 million, 2.9 times higher in volume and 2.6 times in value over the same period last year. Strong growth was also seen in other markets, including Australia (75 per cent), Ivory Coast (nearly 35 per cent) and Hong Kong (nearly 35 per cent). The average rice price in the first eight months fell 13.8 per cent year on year to $435 per tonne. White rice led the way in the period, accounting for 47 per cent of total revenue, followed by Jasmine rice … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 14

The central province of Phú Yên has sufficient conditions to set up a Global Geopark, Guy Martini, Chairman of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council, said after a field trip to the site earlier this week. A team of experts explore Xép beach. Photos vov.vn The expert headed a team of international scientists and experts from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to explore various locations, including Gành Đá Dĩa (Đá Dĩa Reef), Hòn Yến (Yến Islet), Bãi Môn (Môn Beach) - Mũi Điện (Điện Cape), Gành Ông (Ông Reef), Bãi Xép (Xép Beach), Tháp Nhạn (Nhạn Tower), White Stone Pagoda, Sa Huỳnh Gò Ốc archaeology relic site and Xuân Lộc diatomite mine. During a meeting with local authorities on August 5, Martini reported results after a three-day excursion. He noted that the province has … [Read more...] about Central province meets criteria for Global Geopark