Vietnam’s landscape provides tourists with new experiences Enhanced image Vietnam’s tourism sector ended 2017 on a high, after fully fulfilling the tasks assigned by the prime minister. Hoang Nhan Chinh, head of the Tourism Advisory Board secretariat, said the number of foreign visitors grew 30 percent in 2017. According to the government’s assessment of Vietnam’s economy, services contributed the most to the gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2017, of which domestic trade and international travel were the main driving forces. “This is a valid assessment of the contribution and importance of tourism in national economic development,” Hoang Nhan Chinh said. The impressive growth of the tourism sector in 2017 was attributed to various factors, in particular, the successful organization of APEC 2017 events that raised awareness of the country’s standing among the 21 member economies of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. Nguyen … [Read more...] about Vietnam tourism flourishing, seeking bigger spenders
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Vietnam and Australia conclude bilateral negotiation on Vietnam’s accession to WTO
CPV: On March 2, witnessed by Vietnamese Minister of Trade Truong Dinh Tuyen and Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Bill Tweddell, the official signing ceremony to conclude bilateral negotiations on Vietnam's accession to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) between Vietnam and Australia was held in Hanoi. The signing was done by Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Trade Luong Van Tu and the Australian Ambassador to APEC, who is also the Deputy Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia, David Spencer. Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Minister Luong Van Tu said that the conclusion of bilateral negotiations on Vietnam's accession to the WTO will start a new chapter in trade and economic development between the two countries. Ambassador David Spencer also expressed his belief that Vietnam would join the WTO soon, adding that the Australian Government will continue to support Vietnam on its ccession to the WTO. Bilateral negotiation between the two countries started in 2002. As a result of … [Read more...] about Vietnam and Australia conclude bilateral negotiation on Vietnam’s accession to WTO
Vietnam, northern Australia’s businesses to explore new fields
The Northern territory of Australia is eager for closer linkages with Vietnam in construction, investment, oil and gas exploitation, education and training and agriculture in the coming time. Northern territory Chief Minister Adam Giles was speaking at a business forum jointly held by the Vietnamese General Consulate in Perth, the administration of the Northern territory, and VABIS group from November 22-25. Gile said he hopes the event would bridge businesses of Vietnam and the territory in enhancing economic and trade activities between the two countries. The region expects to sign cooperation agreements with northern Hai Phong city and southern Ho Chi Minh City in the coming time, he added. General Consul Le Viet Duyen said he hopes Vietnamese businesses will grasp opportunities offered by the Northern territory, especially its labour needs. The Northern territory of Australia has an annual growth rate of 4.5 percent, which is the country's highest rate. Its estimated GDP of … [Read more...] about Vietnam, northern Australia’s businesses to explore new fields
Vietnam Tourism in lack of advertisement and marketing for development
Hanoi Times - Vietnam is now known as an attractive and safe destination in the region and is considered to have great potential for more development. However, the sector's activities is still inefficient. This is due to the lack of professional marketing and advertisement. Vietnam has not yet to set up a national tourism trademark. Even the current slogan "Vietnam-The Hidden Charm" is not powerful enough to attract visitors. Professor, Doctor L K Jago, director of the research centre of tourism and hotel of the VictoriaUniversity in Australia held that such a slogan is not clear and transparent so it would fail to attract international visitors. He took the example of other countries with more attractive slogan such as "Malaysia - Truly Asia" , "Uniquely Singapore" or "Incredible India". Ms Ton Nu Thi Ninh, former vice chairwoman of the National Assembly's Committee for External Affairs, shared the same view with Doctor Jago "the current slogan of tourism sector is not a clear message … [Read more...] about Vietnam Tourism in lack of advertisement and marketing for development
Only 5 candidates for Vietnam Tourism Ambassador
The Culture, Sports, and Tourism Promotion Center under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced that only five candidates have applied for the Vietnam Tourism Ambassador vacancy so far. The five candidates are actress Lan Phuong, lesser-known beauty Huynh Thi Ngoc Han, English teacher Do Thi Hong Thuan, 2012 Miss ASEAN Dieu Han, and Chau Mong Nhu, first runner-up of the 2012 Miss National Asia Pageant. Tran Nhat Hoang, head of the center, said that other candidates will be eligible if their airmail applications are dated by the Oct 31 deadline. He added that several potential candidates had contacted the center to inquire about the vacancy, but the number of applications remains the same. The ministry is expected to announce the new Vietnam Tourism Ambassador in early 2014. It is likely that the new ambassador's term will be two years, one year longer than the previous term. There will be different ambassadors for particular areas and tourism markets. After … [Read more...] about Only 5 candidates for Vietnam Tourism Ambassador