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HCM City and the 13 provinces of the Mekong Delta region have agreed to establish a council to enhance their cooperation in tourism development. Delegates at a meeting to discuss tourism cooperation between HCMC and the Mekong Delta -  At a meeting in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu today, November 20, as part of the Bac Lieu Culture-Tourism Week, Bac Lieu chairman Duong Thanh Trung said that the official ceremony to sign an agreement on the council’s establishment would be held in mid-December. Cao Xuan Thu Van, director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said the council will be responsible for studying and proposing policies and solutions to bolster tourism cooperation between HCMC and the 13 Mekong Delta provinces in the 2020-2021 period. The council will also handle obstacles to tourism development, which are beyond the jurisdiction of the local tourism departments. It set targets to upgrade existing tourism destinations in both … [Read more...] about Council established to boost HCM City, Mekong Delta tourism cooperation

All 13 provinces in the Mekong Delta region are seeking investment in 128 culture, sports and tourism projects at an investment promotion conference today, September 4.  A view of Cai Rang floating market, one of the tourist attractions in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho. All 13 provinces and cities in the region are seeking investment in 128 culture, sports and tourism projects - PHOTO: VNA Preferential policies to attract investors will be put in place. An Giang Province expects to raise funds for 24 projects, while the province of Bac Lieu will call for investment in 20 projects and Kien Giang will seek funding for 15 projects, according to the organizing board. Of the megaprojects, a mangrove eco park project in Ba Dong Sea in Tra Vinh Province is in need of over VND1.3 trillion, while an ecotourism zone project on the Tan Loc river islet in Can Tho City requires VND915 billion, and a shopping mall and entertainment complex project in An Giang is seeking VND900 billion … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Mekong Delta seeks investment in tourism facilities

Mobile phone sales in the Vietnamese market decreased in the last three months, which has been anticipated. GfK reported that the mobile market, including feature and smart phones, saw a 10 percent decline in the first nine months of the year compared with the same period last year. 15 million products were sold during that time, a decrease of 1.3 million products. GfK reported that the mobile market, including feature and smart phones, saw a 10 percent decline in the first nine months of the year compared with the same period last year. 15 million products were sold during that time, a decrease of 1.3 million products. Only the online sales saw a slight increase in Q3 in comparison with Q2. However, the sales still were on the decrease compared to the three months of Q3. In July 2019, 290,000 products were sold, and the figure dropped to 214,000 products in September. The total number of products sold in the first three quarters of 2019 also decreased by 100,000 compared … [Read more...] about Mobile market on decline, distributors see different business results

Striker Nguyen Anh Duc played his final match for the national team when Vietnam drew with Thailand on Tuesday night in Hanoi. Striker Nguyen Anh Duc retires after last match with the national team on Tuesday. — VNS Photo The veteran player earlier posted on his Facebook announcing his retirement. "Every journey has its end. It is my honour to play for the national team together with generations of talented players. In my journey, the team and I have always received strong support, encouragement and love of people. Thank you and I hope the team will get more success in the future," Duc wrote. After the match on Tuesday, Duc paid tribute to the supporters in My Dinh Stadium and hugged his teammates goodbye. Previously, Duc planned to retire after the AFF Cup last December. But coach Park Hang-seo still needed him, so he delayed his decision. However, he suffered a knee injury during the King's Cup in June and has struggled to find his top form since then. He did not play a … [Read more...] about Striker Duc announces international retirement at 34

Cyclist Nguyen Thanh Tam has decided to retire from road racing to move to the BMX category. Tam wins overall yellow jersey of HCM cycling event I’m really the best in the eighth Nguyen Thanh Tam celebrates a win in the yellow leader's jersey during the HCM City Television Cycling Tournament in 2018. — Photo sggp.org.vn Tam, who is one of Vietnam’s best sprinters on the road, left the Loc Troi Group team early this week and will ride for An Giang’s BMX team. The national team member competed in BMX for short time before he switched to road racing. “Being a road cyclist means that I have to be away from home regularly,” said Tam. "I am now a married man and I want to spend more time with my family. An Giang team is based in Tinh Bien District which is near my home." VNS … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s top cyclist moves from road racing to BMX