Vietnamese tourism could draw diverse investment: experts
Tourism in Vietnam and other countries in the lower part of the Mekong River such as Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand has been booming in recent years, which is expected to help Vietnam draw investment from diverse sources both at home and abroad.
Hoi An ancient city in central Quang Nam province (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – Tourism in Vietnamand other countries in the lower part of the Mekong River such as Myanmar,Cambodia, Laos and Thailand has been booming in recent years, which is expectedto help Vietnam draw investment from diverse sources both at home and abroad.
Michael Duck, Vice President of Informa MarketsAsia Corporation, said there are more flights in Vietnam connecting domesticand foreign locations. For example, new airline Vinpearl Air is expected to startflying soon after receiving a business licence in July.
Earlier, in December 2018, Air Asia signed a memorandumof understanding with local partners in Vietnam reaffirming its intention toestablish a low-cost airline, he added.
Recently, many international hotel groups haverevealed plans to build more locations in Vietnam. Specifically, Oyo Hotels& Homes will invest 50 million USD in Vietnam in the next years. Meanwhile,Eastin Grand Resort Vung Tau Vietnam will open in 2022 with 192 villas and4,000 resort units, and Centara Hotels & Resort strives to open at least 20new hotels in Vietnam by 2024.
The luxury cruise ship Mekong Jewel is expectedto begin its journey down the Mekong River by 2020. This will open up a newmarket for travellers who want a luxurious and unique vacation by cruise shipsfrom Vietnam to Cambodia.
In particular, the Asian Development Bank (ADB)has approved a 45 million USD loan for Vietnam, which will be used to developHoa Binh, Nghe An, Quang Binh, Quang Tri and Thua Thien - Hue into competitivetourist destinations.
Katerina Giannouka, President of the RadissonHotel Group in Asia-Pacific, said the central coast of Vietnam is becoming oneof the most attractive destinations in Asia.
Particularly, the ancient city of Hoi An givesvisitors a perfect blend of the charm of ancient culture and modernity. This isalso why the Radisson Hotel Group has participated in a number of projects inVietnam, including the Radisson Blu Hoi An project, she added.
Vietnam welcomed 11.3 million internationaltourists in the first eight months of 2019, a year-on-year rise of 8.7 percent.The country aims to serve 17.5-18 million foreign arrivals and 85 milliondomestic ones this year.-VNA
The Vietnam Tourism Association and its chapters in the northern mountainous provinces of Phu Tho, Hoa Binh and Son La provinces are scheduled to launch an anti-plastic-waste action programme from July 15 to 17.
A workshop was held in Hanoi on August 20 to seek suitable measures for tourism operators and managers to promote development of Vietnam’s tourism sector in the context of new tourism development trends in the world.
Throughout its 80-year history, the VNA has remained at the forefront of information dissemination. It has consistently delivered timely, accurate, and objective reports on both domestic and international events, serving the Party’s leadership, the State’s management, and the public’s demand for official news.
With strong support from local authorities, businesses, organisations, and residents, the province has successfully built or repaired 10,707 homes for disadvantaged households, including war veterans, families of martyrs, ethnic minority people, and low-income residents.
Throughout its resistance against colonialists and imperialists, Vietnam developed a revolutionary press that has served as a benchmark for just and legitimate causes worldwide.
Founded in 1842, the Vienna Philharmonic is regarded as a cultural ambassador of Austria, with prestigious conductors like Mahler and Karajan who shape its legacy. Its New Year’s Concert, broadcast to over 90 countries annually, stands as a global symbol of classical music excellence.
PM Chinh lauded the press’s historic role in the nation’s fight for independence and its ongoing process of national development, affirming that the Government always highly appreciates the close partnership and steadfast support of press agencies and journalists nationwide.
In recent decades, Vietnam’s mainstream media has become a reliable and persuasive channel for showcasing the nation’s development policies and achievements, especially in economic matters, according to a senior assistant editor at the Times of India.
A hub for sharing best practices, the event aims to forge solutions for financial sustainability, public media contracts, audience engagement, content innovation, and newsroom restructuring. It is also a moment for Vietnam’s media to accelerate its progress and figure out what the “revolutionary press” means in a new era.
From “Thanh nien”, Vietnam’s first revolutionary newspaper founded by Nguyen Ai Quoc (later President Ho Chi Minh) on June 21, 1925, the revolutionary press has remained devoted to its sacred missions -accompanying the nation, serving the Fatherland, and working for the people.
The official launch of Emirates’ Dubai–Da Nang route on June 2 has sparked a “tourism revolution” for Vietnam’s central coastal city. Da Nang is emerging as a top destination for high-end travelers, particularly from the lucrative Middle Eastern market.
Bernama CEO Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin said VNA has been a consistent and reliable partner in OANA, contributing actively to the regional media landscape through content sharing, coordination, and policy discussions. Their coverage of ASEAN and Indochina issues adds valuable perspectives. Bernama appreciates the collaboration with VNA.
In this era of global integration and digitalisation, the press must adopt modern multimedia models to not only meet increasing information and communication demands but also align with the broader socio-economic development of the country.
A master plan on implementation of recommendations accepted by Vietnam under the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) took effect on June 17.
Running until June 21, the festival brings together more than 80 central and local media organisations, featuring nearly 130 exhibition booths that cover the full spectrum of national life, encompassing economy, politics, culture, society, defence, security, and foreign affairs.
As of June 17, Ca Mau province had achieved its target of supporting the construction and renovation of 4,400 homes, with a total budget of over 235 billion VND (about 9 million USD).
Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists’ Association (VJA) Le Quoc Minh has called for technology to be leveraged not to replace identity, but to enhance it—allowing Vietnamese journalism to reach both local and global audiences.
In recent years, with strong support from the Party and State, and building on its tradition as a heroic news agency, the VNA has not only actively participated in OANA but also proactively proposed various ideas for cooperation, helping shape a fresh image of effective media collaboration in the digital era, said VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang.
Hoi An ancient city in central Quang Nam province (Photo: VNA) 
