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Over the past few years, Vietnam's tourism has made breakthrough developments which, according to experts in the Vietnam Annual Tourism Report 2018, increased the number of international visitors to 22.9. percent (while the world average is 5-6 percent). This is a very high growth rate, making Vietnam a "hot spot" for global tourism. … [Read more...] about Green tourism – sustainable development direction of Vietnam’s tourism

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

Talking with VIR, Nong Viet Yen, Secretary of Mu Cang Chai Party Committee in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai, shared the local people’s desire for support and implied that understanding the needs and aspirations of the community plays a crucial role in helping businesses plan out sufficient programmes and offer meaningful contributions to society. “We sometimes receive clothes donated by philanthropists – however, these items are not always necessary because local people here are mostly ethnic minorities, and they wear their own traditional costumes,” said Yen. “What we really need is access to clean water. For this reason, we have negotiated with two organisations for equipping water purification systems at local schools so that the students have clean water to drink.” … [Read more...] about Setting off New Year with hearts full of warmth

As many as 126,000 new businesses were established each year on average during 2016-2019. This year, it is expected that 136,000 new businesses will open, with the total registered capital of about VND1.7 quadrillion ($73.9 billion), bringing the total number of active businesses to about 760,000. … [Read more...] about Meeting of prime minister and business community takes place today

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh (right) and Justin Wood, Head of the Regional Agenda, Asia-Pacific; Member of the Executive Committee of the World Economic Forum. Photo: VGP The Deputy PM stressed the point while delivering his remarks at the ASEAN Strategic Outlook session of the ongoing 50th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on January 21. … [Read more...] about ASEAN remains one of strategic priorities in VN’s foreign policy