The National Food Festival 2018 will take place from September 28 to October 1 at the Sun World Halong Complex in Ha Long city, northern Quang Ninh province. Organized by the provincial people’s committee in cooperation with the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, the event is a part of activities for the National Tourism Year 2018, in which Quang Ninh is the host. The festival will have 50 to 70 booths introducing Vietnam’s culinary art and delicious specialties from different regions and localities. It aims to honor and promote typical dishes from Quang Ninh in particular and the value of the country’s cuisine in general. At the same time, it also creates opportunities for restaurants, hotels, and cruises to exchange experience in improving tourism service quality. It also adds a lively atmosphere to the National Tourism Year, where some 100 events have been organized in the province, attracting the attention of tourists and promoting its tourism image. … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh to host National Food Festival 2018
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Quang Ninh to collect parking fees on streets
Quang Ninh Province's Cam Pha City will pilot collecting parking fees for vehicles on streets from March 1. According to the Cam Pha People’s Committee, a car will be charged with VND10,000 (USD0.45) each time for being parked on pavement or road and the fees will be VND200,000 per month. A street in Cam Pha City The policy is aimed to add to the city’s budget and also help to ensure better parking. The city’s urban management board is assigned to zone street areas where cars can be allowed to park temporarily, while the local departments and agencies have been told to inform the public of the new policy. … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh to collect parking fees on streets
Quang Ninh specialties: Heavenly flavours
Yen Tu apricot wine Visitors to Quang Ninh can enjoy cups of Yen Tu apricot wine, with its special warm taste. After being carefully selected from a special type of apricot grown in Yen Tu, the fruits are naturally fermented in a process based on Japanese technology. The taste of Yen Tu apricot wine is mildly sour and sweet, blended with a natural fragrance which comforts drinkers. Co To dry squid Selected from the freshest squids and prepared with local people’s deft hands and skills, the natural conditions of sunshine and fresh air on the island give rise to the special taste of the dry squid. Squid are caught at night, before being laid out in the sun the next morning and left for two days when the sun is strong, or three days when the sun is less strong, and then carefully packed to be preserved. Co To dried squid has white flesh and pink skin, is very fragrant when cooked and has naturally sweet meat. Hoanh Bo honey Hoanh Bo honey products are made in Hoanh Bo district, … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh specialties: Heavenly flavours
Quang Ninh logo wins Vietnam
A work of art depicting highlights of the northern province of Quang Ninh, such as Yen Tu mountain, Ha Long Bay and Mong Cai Border Gate, beat more than 500 entries to win the top prize in a design contest themed Vietnam – Where I Live. “Vietnam-where I live” is not merely a design competition. It seeks images that can symbolize or create a trademark for Vietnam. The competition received more than 500 entries from across the country. A graphic design, entitled Check-in Quang Ninh, created by 18-year-old Tran Quynh Nhi, was announced as the winner. Tran Quynh Nhi told reporters: "When I knew about the first edition of the competition, it lured my attention but I hadn’t prepared much. Until this year, I have carefully prepared my artwork and it pays off actually. She revealed that her inspiration for the artwork was from her hometown Quang Ninh, where she has lived and loved so much. The design contest Vietnam – Where I Live is organised by Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh logo wins Vietnam
Quang Ninh puts the breaks on land sales
Quang Ninh Province’s local authorities requested the suspension of land use conversions and land transfers in Van Don District until the National Assembly adopts the Law on Special Administrative Economic Zones later this month. The Van Don Economic Zone in the northern province of Quang Ninh.-VNA/VNS Photo Trong Dat Secretary of the Quang Ninh Province Party Committee and chairman of the provincial People’s Council Nguyen Van Doc made this request during the working session with Van Don District on Thursday on the implementation of land management solutions, aimed at preventing land speculation leading to drastic price increases. Van Don District is in the pending approval phase of its quest to become a Special Economic Zone (SEZ). As investors and the Government look towards its future SEZ status, the district has received a large number of major projects with investment from the State, causing land violations and spiking land prices in this region. According … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh puts the breaks on land sales