The fish belongs to farmer Nguyen Van Binh. His fish farm is at Ong Cu Island, about 4 km away from Bai Tu Long Bay, Cam Pha City. "Everyone is surprised and doesn't understand how a grouper fish can be so friendly. It resurfaced whenever it heard people talking. It likes playing and doesn't like eating, like a child," Binh said. According to Binh, he and his family noticed that this grouper fish was different from others about 8 years ago. One of his employees realised that this particular fish was especially friendly when he was feeding. When being touched, the fish often swam around merrily. … [Read more...] about Toothbrush-loving grouper becomes popular in Quang Ninh
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18th ASEAN+3 Tourism Ministers’ Meeting opens in Quang Ninh
He expressed his hope that the 18th ASEAN+3 Tourism Ministers Meeting would discuss measures to foster the exchange of tourists between the two sides as well as strengthen collaboration in areas of common concern, contributing to boosting cultural exchanges and consolidating the friendship, cooperation and prosperity of ASEAN as well as the three Northeast Asian nations. … [Read more...] about 18th ASEAN+3 Tourism Ministers’ Meeting opens in Quang Ninh
Electricity restored after forest fires impact transmission lines
While electricity consumption has not reached the maximum capacity, electricity production in the northern region is encountering difficulties as a number of coal-powered generators with a total capacity of over 2,000 MW could not be operated due to various reasons. … [Read more...] about Electricity restored after forest fires impact transmission lines
PM approves tourism development strategy by 2030
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a tourism development strategy by 2030. The strategy aims to turn Vietnam into a renowned destination by 2025, ranking among three leading countries in terms of tourism development in Southeast Asia and among top 50 nations with the highest tourism competitiveness in the world. Accordingly, tourism revenue is expected to reach 1,700-1,800 trillion VND (77-80 billion USD), contributing 12-14 percent to the country’s gross domestic product and creating about 5.5-6 million jobs. Vietnam strives to serve at least 35 million international tourists and 120 million domestic holidaymakers by that year. By 2030, Vietnam sets a target to make tourism a spearhead and sustainable economic sector and become one of 30 countries in the world with the best tourism competitiveness. The tourism sector is projected to earn 3,100-3,200 trillion VND (130-135 billion USD) and create 8.5 million jobs by 2030. Vietnam looks to … [Read more...] about PM approves tourism development strategy by 2030
