Ships dock at Tien Sa Port in Da Nang city. The city plans to develop into a global hub of hi-tech industry and tourism.-VNS Photo Cong Thanh Director of the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM) Nguyen Dinh Cung said at a workshop on the city’s Development Plan to 2035, vision 2045, on Monday. Cung said the city’s face-lift in recent decades was mostly based on natural resources and real estate development rather than from advances in innovation, hi-tech industry and value chain creation. “I am yet to see any changes in innovation and technology in the city’s economic and development structure, even in the leadership. The city still develops its domestic economy rather than focusing internationally toward growth,” Cung said. “Having ranked in the top five cities’ Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) for years, Da Nang has not made any unique difference in comparison to other cities and provinces in industrialisation, hi-tech … [Read more...] about Da Nang looks to boost innovation
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Da Nang Airport’s dedicated international terminal inaugurated
In addition to the passenger terminal, the VND3.5 trillion (US$154 million) project also includes three other components, namely a flyover in front of the terminal, a technical building as well as an additional car park. The T2 terminal, covering an area of 21,000 square metres and located to the north of the domestic terminal, consists of 40 check-in counters, 20 customs departure counters, 22 customs arrival counters and 10 boarding gates, four of which are equipped with jet bridges. The new T2 terminal also features a business lounge which covers 860 square metres on the third floor and can accommodate up to 180 people. With the addition of the T2 terminal, the annual capacity of Da Nang Airport will increase to up to six million passengers. Deputy Minister of Transport Le Dinh Tho said the terminal’s completion will help the resort city of Da Nang welcome more visitors whilst also helping in preparation for the APEC Summit to be held in the city later this year. The T2 … [Read more...] about Da Nang Airport’s dedicated international terminal inaugurated
Airlines officially exploit T2 terminal at Da Nang airport
The new T2 international terminal has been put into operation at Da Nang airport to improve the quality of services, overcoming the overload of the current situation. As one of important projects to serve APEC 2017 year, it is designed and installed with modern equipment, with 40 counters, 20 departure counters, 22 check-in counters and 10 gates to board aircraft, with a capacity of 6 million passengers a year. From May 9th, exploitation of all Vietnam Airlines’ (VNA) international flights to and from the airport were moved from T1 to T2 terminals. At the new terminal, VNA arranged 22 fixed procedure counters at the second floor. According to Jetstar Pacific, from May 11th, the carrier’s international flights to and from the airport were handled at the new terminal. Passengers of international flights from Da Nang were served at counters 42, 43, and 44, while those arriving in the city conducted their immigration proceedings at a new location. Currently, Jetstar Pacific … [Read more...] about Airlines officially exploit T2 terminal at Da Nang airport
Trial operations start at new T2 terminal at Da Nang airport
The new international passenger terminal (T2) at Da Nang International Airport is undergoing trial operations from May 9, according to Mr. Le Khac Hong, General Director of the Da Nang International Airport Investment and Exploitation Joint Stock Company (AHT). “Basically, everything is okay,” Mr. Hong said. “Direct international flights to Da Nang from Japan and South Korea were catered to. Passengers are quite satisfied with the new terminal. After a ten-day trial, it will be officially opened on May 19.” Vietnam Airlines announced that all of its international flights were transferred from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 from May 9. The national flag carrier will have 22 check-in counters on the second floor, with three business class counters. On the third floor is an 860 sq m business lounge with 180 seats serving regular customers and business travelers of Vietnam Airlines and other international airlines operating into and out of Da Nang. According to … [Read more...] about Trial operations start at new T2 terminal at Da Nang airport
Da Nang airport opens new international terminal
A new international terminal has been put into operation at the international airport in the central Vietnamese city of Da Nang. A new international terminal has been put into operation at the international airport in the central Vietnamese city of Da Nang. Several major carriers in Vietnam have begun operating flights and services at the new T2 terminal of the Da Nang International Airport on Tuesday. The new facility includes 40 check-in counters, 42 counters at immigration for exit and entry procedures, along with ten additional departure gates, according to airport management. The new venue is expected to serve some six million passengers per year. In a recent announcement, national carrier Vietnam Airlines (VNA) said that all of its international flights would now operate from the new terminal, beginning on Tuesday. VNA will occupy 22 check-in counters on the second floor of the facility, while baggage carousels and information desks for lost luggage will be arranged in a … [Read more...] about Da Nang airport opens new international terminal