K. Srikar Reddy, Consul General of India in HCM City, speaks at the seminar. — VNA/VNS Photo The Indian Consulate General in HCM City held a seminar on Wednesday to introduce the culture, tourism, cuisine and beautiful nature of India. The event, which drew representatives from the municipal Tourism Department, nearly 50 Vietnamese travel companies and those from India, was also a chance to promote tourism ties between the two countries. Addressing the seminar, Indian Consul General K. Srikar Reddy noted the Viet Nam-India connections in history and civilisation, saying visits by the two countries’ high-ranking leaders have focused on tourism collaboration and people-to-people exchange. He noted that Viet Nam and India are yet to fully tap their tourism potential although the number of tourists travelling between the two countries has significantly increased in recent years. According to Nguyen Thi Anh Hoa, deputy director of the HCM City Tourism Department, India is the … [Read more...] about HCM City seminar promotes Viet Nam-India tourism
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Epizode could be just what Viet Nam’s rave scene needs
Local scene: Ouissam Mokretar, the French co-founder and a resident DJ of Ha Noi’s clubbing mecca Savage, will perform at Epizode. - Photo courtesy of the oganisers Viet Nam News by Peter Cowan Epizode festival returns to Việt Nam for its third year this week, not a moment too soon for the country’s reeling dance music scene. From December 28 until January 8 on Phú Quốc Island in the southern province of Kiên Giang, the annual festival will once again bring a world-class selection of techno and house DJs to some of the country’s most beautiful beaches. This time though, the festival arrives after a year of tragedy and controversy for Việt Nam’s dance music scene. Epizode press releases have referred to some artists as “DJ heroes”, which is fitting, as the country’s rave scene may need to be rescued. Tragedy It’s been a tough year for dance music in Việt Nam. On September 16, seven youths aged … [Read more...] about Epizode could be just what Viet Nam’s rave scene needs
Foreign arrivals to Việt Nam top 6.7m in five months
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Foreign arrivals to Việt Nam surpassed 6.7 million in the first five months of this year, up 27.6 per cent annually, the General Statistics Office announced on Tuesday. In May alone, the figure topped 1.16 million, down 13.5 per cent month-on-month. The number of Asian tourists hit over five million in five months, up 33.3 per cent while those from China was up 37 per cent, South Korea (62.1 per cent), Japan (6.6 per cent), Malaysia (12.5 per cent), Thailand (9.1 per cent) and Singapore (5.4 per cent). Meanwhile, the number of European visitors rose by 11.8 per cent year-on-year, including those from Russia (up 9.2 per cent), France (13.1 per cent), the UK (9.6 per cent), Germany (8.5 per cent) and Italy (18.3 per cent). Visitors from America and Oceania were up 13.8 per cent and 12.1 per cent, respectively. Major tourist localities saw a surge in tourist arrivals. The central city of Đà Nẵng … [Read more...] about Foreign arrivals to Việt Nam top 6.7m in five months
Việt Nam, India seek to boost tourism
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — Fifty Vietnamese companies met with 15 major tour operators from India at B2B meetings held during the “Incredible India Road Show” on Tuesday in HCM City. The Indian delegation of officials and tour operators led by Rashmi Verma, secretary of India’s Ministry of Tourism, organised the roadshow for the first time in Việt Nam to strengthen relations in the tourism sector. Last year was the Year of Friendship commemorating the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and the 10th anniversary of the Strategic Partnership between the two countries, said P. Harish, Ambassador of India in Việt Nam. Strong tourism cooperation and people-to-people relations are seen as key elements of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries. The establishment of a direct flight between HCM City and New Delhi by VietJet Air later this year will provide a firm foundation for enhancing bilateral … [Read more...] about Việt Nam, India seek to boost tourism
Bến Tre: Việt Nam’s coconut kingdom
Viet Nam News Coconuts can be found anywhere and everywhere in Việt Nam. The fruit’s versatility is renowned. Juice, candy, rice and meat dishes are all immensely popular, but only in the Mekong Delta province of Bến Tre can you find the Green Xiêm coconut. It’s so special that it was recently granted a certificate of Geographical Indication. Văn Châu BẾN TRE – Whenever I think of coconuts, Bến Tre Province immediately comes to mind. Though coconut trees can be found nearly everywhere in the country, only in Bến Tre can you find the special species of palm tree that is characteristic of the region. Located in the southwestern part of the Mekong Delta, about 90km west of HCM City, Bến Tre has long been famed for its delicious variety of coconut dishes. Travelling from HCM City, you will soon notice the shadows of coconut trees as you cross the Rạch Miễu Bridge over the Tiền River linking … [Read more...] about Bến Tre: Việt Nam’s coconut kingdom