VietNamNet Bridge – The National Authority of Tourism has chosen 2018 as a Tourism Year themed Ha Long – Quang Ninh with Ha Long Bay as a heritage, wonder of the world and a friendly destination. Le Huong of Viet Nam News talks to Pham Ngoc Thuy, director of Quang Ninh Tourism Department on the local tourism achievements and preparation for the tourism year. Quang Ninh Province possesses great potential in tourism, with stunning destinations like the world heritage site Ha Long Bay. VNA/VNS Photo Could you detail Quang Ninh’s achievements in tourism and some problems in the field? Last year, the local tourism sector gained encouraging results. The total number of tourist arrivals reached some 9.87 million, an 18 per cent increase from the previous year. Among them, foreign tourists numbered 4.28 million, a 23 per cent increase from the previous year. Total income from tourism was nearly VND17.9 trillion (US$784.2 million), a 30 per cent increase from the … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh to make tourism key economic sector: director
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Quang Ninh tops in provincial competitive index
In the PCI 2017 report jointly launched on March 22 in Ha Noi by the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the city gained the top score of 70.7 on a 100 point scale. The report has been produced annually since 2005 to assess the ease of doing business, economic governance, and administrative reform efforts by the provinces and cities in Vietnam in order to promote the development of the private sector. The 2017 PCI Report is the 13th iteration and is based on responses from 12,000 enterprises, including more than 10,200 domestic private enterprises from 63 cities and provinces and nearly 1,800 foreign invested enterprises in 21 provinces in the country. According to the report, Quang Ninh was followed closely by Da Nang (70.1 points) and Dong Thap (68.8 points). Positive improvements have been the dominant trend in Viet Nam’s business environment for the past year, said VCCI Chairman Vu Tien Loc during … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh tops in provincial competitive index
Quang Ninh tops Provincial Competitiveness Index
PCI 2017 studied over 10,000 private firms and nearly 1,800 foreign-invested enterprises.Quang Ninh province championed the PCI rankings for the first time, followed by Da Nang, Dong Thap and Long An provinces. VCCI President Vu Tien Loc said that this year’s PCI shows a high level of optimism among businesses as 52% of domestic companies and 60% of FDI enterprises plan for business expansion. Photo: Chung Thuy “This year PCI has the highest average scores since our first ranking in 2005 while most provinces improved their positions. This reflected positive changes following the government leadership by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. On a national scale, unofficial costs and administrative procedures have improved, reflecting the Party and State’s determination to fight corruption and boost administrative reform.”, said Loc. In the report, businesses called for sustained momentum in business climate improvement focusing on tax management, customs and … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh tops Provincial Competitiveness Index
Quang Ninh to host flowers festival
The event is one of the important activities organised under the National Tourism Year 2018 – Ha Long – Quang Ninh. A series of art programmes will be held at the festival, including a show on traditional and modern clothing of Vietnam and Japan, art performances, a display of 50 cherry blossoms trees, 5,000 bonsai trees and more than 100 Yen Tu yellow ochna flower trees and a trade fair introducing local farm produce. A wide variety of festive activities will be on show including song and dance performances by Vietnamese and Japanese artists, a show of traditional and modern clothes of the two countries, and a display of agricultural products from localities in the provinces. The festival has been held in the province for four consecutive years, attracting a large number of enterprises, locals, and visitors. Through the festival, Quang Ninh aims to promote its image and strengths in economy, culture and … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh to host flowers festival
Hanoi, Quang Ninh Coal share two top spots
>>> Hanoi FC off to good start in V.League 1-2018 The highlight of the second round was the confrontation on the home field of Thanh Hoa between two teams of foreign coaches who made their debut this season, Marian Mihail of FLC Thanh Hoa and Toshiya Miura of Ho Chi Minh City. With the backing of the home fans, Thanh Hoa overwhelmed the visitors with a series of attacks. In the 5th minute, Minh Tuan almost scored the home team’s opener but the ball went narrowly wide of keeper Thanh Diep’s goal. It was the midfielder who then unexpectedly escaped down the pitch to hit the net of Miura’s team in the 32nd minute, but the goal was denied by the referee for offside. In the second half, the guests’ defensive line could not stand against the attacks from Thanh Hoa and conceded the only goal in the 70th minute. From a long pass by the national U23 team’s keeper Bui Tien Dung, Dinh Tung scored the only goal of the match. FLC Thanh Hoa (in yellow) earned … [Read more...] about Hanoi, Quang Ninh Coal share two top spots