Mong Cai International Border Gate. (Photo: VNA) Quang Ninh (VNA) – Along with economic development, urbanisation in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh is taking place at a rapid pace. In 1993, the province had only a second-tier urban area – Ha Long city which is considered an economic, political, cultural centre of the locality, and three towns - Cam Pha, Mong Cai and Uong Bi. Since 2006, Quang Ninh’s strong socio-economic development, especially in industry, tourism, services and trade, has led to the formation and development of new urban areas in the locality. The province now has 14 urban areas, including a first-tier city – Ha Long, three second-tier cities – Uong Bi, Cam Pha and Mong Cai, four fourth-tier urban areas – Quang Yen, Dong Trieu, Cai Rong and Troi towns, and six fifth-tier urban areas – Quang Ha, Tien Yen, Ba Che, Binh Lieu, Dam Ha and Co To towns. Many apartment buildings and hotels have sprouted up across … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh sees rapid urbanisation
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Quang Ninh expects to welcome Vietnam’s 15 millionth foreign tourist
Welcome ceremony was held for foreign tourists arriving in Ha Long City on the first day of 2018 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam expects to welcome its 15 millionth foreign visitor of 2018 in Ha Long City, the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh, in late November or early December. The province, home to the world natural heritage site of Ha Long Bay, is the host of the National Tourism Year 2018 themed “Ha Long-Heritage, Wonder, Friendly Destination”. Highlights of the National Tourism Year 2018, which offers at least 51 cultural, sports and tourism events, included the opening ceremony and the Carnaval Ha Long 2018 in Ha Long city, which took place last April. Meanwhile, the closing programme will be held in January 2019 in combination with the opening of the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2019 and the Ha Long - FLC 2019 open golf tournament. As a result, during the first nine months of 2018, Quang Ninh welcomed more than 10 million tourists, completing 83 percent of … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh expects to welcome Vietnam’s 15 millionth foreign tourist
Quang Ninh stands ready to welcome investment waves
An aerial view of Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province (Photo: VNA) Quang Ninh (VNA) – The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh has emerged as a magnet for foreign investors in the recent time thanks to its “golden age” population, favourable business climate, and administrative reform. According to Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Foreign Affairs Vu Dinh Xung, the province is now housing 120 valid foreign direct investment (FDI) projects with total registered capital of more than 6.23 billion USD. Among 21 countries and territories having invested in the province, the US is the largest investor, registering 2.3 billion USD for its eight projects, accounting for nearly 38 percent of the total foreign capital. It is followed by China, Singapore, Japan, and Indonesia. Most of the FDI has been poured into the fields of tourism, service, hotel, industry, mining, fibre production, and building materials. The province is being offered a chance to attract … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh stands ready to welcome investment waves
Quang Ninh attracts foreign attention as investment destination
Former President of the Singapore Institute of Estate Agents Harry Yeo shared his impression of the majestic beauty of Ha Long Bay during his first trip to the World Heritage site. He said a long and beautiful coast and expansive unused land in the province constitute excellent potential for tourism and real estate development. According to assessment by the Vietnam Association of Realtors, Quang Ninh is fast becoming an attractive destination for both tourists and investors, with the focus on attention on Ha Long, Mong Cai and particularly Van Don, an area designated to be a special economic zone. In the first nine months of 2018, Quang Ninh welcomed more than 10 million visitors, including 3.6 million foreigners, up 19% from the same period last year. Revenues from tourism were estimated at VND17.5 trillion, up 30% year on year. As such, the province promises to be a profitable land for tourism and resort property development. During the past two years, Quang Ninh has attracted over … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh attracts foreign attention as investment destination
Quang Ninh: First-instance trial begins for Chinese nationals with fake ATM cards
The four defendents at the first-instance trial (Photo: conganquangninh.gov.vn) Quang Ninh (VNA) – The People’s Court of the northern province of Quang Ninh on October 22 began the first-instance trial for four Chinese nationals under the charge of “using a computer network, telecommunications network, or electronic device to appropriate property”. The four defendants, Zheng Ren Xien, Feng Yu He, Wang Tao, and Li Dan Yang, were arrested in February for using fake cards to withdraw money from local ATM booths. The provincial People’s Court decided to hand out prison sentences to the defendants. Zheng and Wang each got four years and six months in prison, while Feng was sentenced to five years and six months of imprisonment, and Li five years in jail. According to the verdict from the local people’s procuracy, Zheng was caught red-handed by the provincial police while withdrawing cash with counterfeit cards at an ATM in Hong Gai ward, Ha Long city … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh: First-instance trial begins for Chinese nationals with fake ATM cards