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Yen Bai Tourism Year 2017 opens

Yen Bai Tourism Year 2017 opens
The highlight of the opening ceremony was a special art show which gathered leading domestic artists with a combination of traditional music and dance performances complimented by contemporary art and lighting.
The events also kicked off a chain of tourism activities scheduled for this year in Yen Bai Province in response to the 2017 Lao Cai – North-western Region National Tourism Year.
Alongside this, a festival honouring practices related to the worship of the Mother Goddess of Forests will be held for the first time in Dong Cuong Temple in Ben Dien Village, Dong Cuong Commune, Van Yen District from May 20-21, with the participation of 54 teams nationwide.
There will also be a fair introducing Van Yen’s cinnamon products – a Yen Bai specialty with booths showcasing and reproducing the process of making products from Van Yen cinnamon as well as other local products.
Also within the framework of the Yen Bai Tourism Year, the Khau Pha Paragliding Festival has attracted more than 100 registered paragliders from Vietnam and other foreign countries. In addition, travelers can take part in double paragliding services from Khau Pha mountain pass down to Lim Village in Khau Pha Commune, Mu Cang Chai District, on May 20 and 21.
Yen Bai Tourism Year 2017 will be followed by a range of activities, such as Muong Lo Cultural Tourism Week; visiting Mu Cang Chai terraced fields; community-based tourism and adventure tourism in Nghia Lo, Van Chan, Tram Tau and Mu Cang Chai; as well as exploring Thac Ba Lake with Dai Minh Pomelo Festival and Thac Ba lake boat racing.
A conference introducing and promoting tourism investment in Yen Bai has also been organised to introduce local potential for tourism development and tourist sites in Yen Bai Province. Typical provincial tourism products and connecting routes to serve domestic and foreign tourists will be showcased at the event.
 
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Vietnam’s Da Nang launches $154 mln airport terminal for APEC

Vietnam’s Da Nang launches $154 mln airport terminal for APEC
The terminal came into service on Friday as part of preparation for the Asian Pacific Economic Conference Summit in November.
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Investment in the terminal worth VND 3.5 trillion ($154 million) came from the Da Nang Internatinal Terminal Investment and Operation JSC. Construction started in November 2015 and the project also included a flyover and a parking area to serve around 400 cars.
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The three-storey terminal is built over 21,000 square meters (5.2 acres). The parking area is able to accommodate 15 aircraft, including B777/B787 and A330.
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With construction on schedule, the terminal received its first flight on May 8. There will be preparations to welcome delegations to the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week this November.
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The departure and arrival areas are separated. The terminal gives one floor entirely to shops and other commercial services.
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The roof design is inspired by seagull wings. There are 44 check-in booths, 20 booths for departure, 22 for immigration and 10 boarding gates.
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The terminal is designed to handle 6 million passengers a year and could serve a maximum 1,800 passengers at a time.
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Transport ministry officials inspect the new terminal.
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Security check area
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The boarding area
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Immigration check at the arrival lounge.
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Vietnam Festival 2017 to take place in Tokyo

Vietnam Festival 2017 to take place in Tokyo
The plans were announced by the organisers at a press conference on May 17.
Speaking at the press conference, Deputy Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Nguyen Truong Son stressed that the festival enhances mutual understanding between the two countries and draws overseas Vietnamese in Japan closer together.
He also expressed his hope that the festival will deepen ties between the two countries’ governments and people.
This year’s festival will feature more than 100 booths, including about 60 food stalls. It is expected to draw approximately 150,000 visitors.
Vietnam’s landscapes and people will be introduced to Japanese friends through various art performances, food and handicraft booths.
Vietnamese pop artists such as Ho Quynh Huong, Tieu Chau Nhu Quynh and Ngo Kien Huy will also perform at the festival, along with an Ao Dai (traditional Vietnamese long dress) fashion show. 
The Vietnam festival in Japan is an annual cultural exchange activity. Last year the event welcomed 200,000 people, the largest number of visitors to date.
The festival was first held in 2008 as part of activities to celebrate the 35th year of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic relations.
 
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President hails Việt Nam- US trade ties

President hails Việt Nam- US trade ties
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President Trần Đại Quang (centre) with US Ambassador Ted Osius (second from right) and VCCI’s Chairman Vũ Tiến Lộc (second from left) at AmCham’s conference in Hà Nội. – VNA Photo Nhan Sáng.
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HÀ NỘI – During his keynote address at yesterday’s conference on the future of the Việt Nam – US commercial relationship, President Trần Đại Quang expressed his faith in the bilateral economic ties between Việt Nam and the United States.
The conference, titled “The United States and Việt Nam in 2017 and Beyond” and jointly hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Hà Nội (AmCham) and the US Chamber of Commerce with cooperation from the Việt Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), aimed to promote expanded trade and investment through dialogues between government and industry leaders from both countries.
During his address, the President said that bilateral growth will be the basis for the comprehensive partnership between the two countries toward sustainability, stability, productivity and mutual benefits.
Sharing in the President’s belief, Ted Osius, current United States Ambassador to Việt Nam, stressed that US firms have significant interest in the Vietnamese market, and he also trusts that trade, economic and investment ties between the two nations will be the foundation of mutual progress.
Quang suggested that businesses from both sides play more active roles in investment and trade according to Việt Nam’s needs and the US’ advantages. He urged the United States to become the number one investor in sectors such as energy, oil, infrastructure, education and travel.
As an opportunity for business communities from both countries to engage in direct talks, solve remaining problems and share trade and investment experience, the conference featured discussions panels on healthcare, financial technology and market development, as well as innovations in information technology and manufacturing.
Participants also discussed the growth of small- and medium-sized enterprises, and they explored ways to improve market access through trade facilitation toward export-driven growth for Việt Nam’s economy.
Vũ Tiến Lộc, VCCI’s Chairman, asserted that even with the absence of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), Việt Nam and US bilateral trade ties will continue to strengthen through other cooperative mechanisms and new trade agreements to replace the TPP.
According to AmCham’s recent survey, Việt Nam is still the number one choice for US companies, as more than 80 per cent of them hope to have higher revenue in 2017, 72 per cent believe the business environment in Việt Nam is improving and 40 per cent plan to expand their business here in the next two years.
“American companies are excited about opportunities in Việt Nam, however they face a number of challenges in the country through market access restrictions and other barriers, for which we are working to find concrete ways to strengthen the bilateral trading relationship, including the possibility of a bilateral free trade agreement,” said Tami Overby, Senior Vice President for Asia of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
In response, the government of Việt Nam will work continuously to improve the domestic entrepreneurial environment, ensure fair competition and form a green and sustainable market economy through institutional reconstruction, human resource development and infrastructure unification.
Towards the end of yesterday’s conference, a Memorandum of Understanding, a Framework of Cooperation and a Letter of Collaborative Intent were signed by representatives from government agencies and trade organisations from both sides, namely the VCCI, the General Department of Vietnam Customs and AmCham.
US investors now play an important role in Việt Nam’s economy, as the US ranks 8th amongst countries and territories with direct investment in the country, with a variety of multinational groups from the US turning a profit. However, President Quang expressed his hope that Việt Nam will continue to export to the US a wide selection of agricultural products, seafood, textile, electronics and household goods.
Trade relations between the two nations are on the rise, having increased from 2008’s trade value of US$15 billion to 2016’s number of $52 billion. Furthermore, the US exports to Việt Nam have risen by 43 per cent between 2015 and 2016, proving that bilateral economic ties are the fruits of joint announcements and oriented visions.
‘We are confident that the upward growth trend of trade and investment relations between the US and Vietnam will continue, and can strengthen,’ said AmCham Executive Director Adam Sitkoff. – VNS
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HCMC to host iconic cuisine festival at Dam Sen

HCMC to host iconic cuisine festival at Dam Sen
HCMC to host iconic cuisine festival at Dam Sen
Dao Loan
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Chef Vo Quoc introduces some food programs which will be available at the Dat Phuong Nam (Southern Land) gastronomic festival at Dam Sen Park – PHOTO: DAO LOAN
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The annual Dat Phuong Nam (Southern Land) gastronomic festival will take place from May 24 to 28 at Dam Sen Cultural Park, 3 Hoa Binh St., Dist. 11, HCMC with an aim to promote tourism and food culture of the city and southern provinces.
The festival, which is expected to attract 100,000 visitors, will feature some 60 food stands, cultural activities and art performances to serve visitors all day.
Themed “Saigon- Xưa và Nay (then and now)”, the festival will introduce the culinary and cultural traits with popular dishes attached to people’s childhood such as che (sweet soup), banh trang nuong (grilled rice paper cake) and Asian street foods including Korea’s Tteokbokki, Thai-style milk tea, and Japan’s takoyaki (grilled octopus cake).
La Quoc Khanh, deputy director of the HCMC Department of Tourism, told a press conference to introduce the upcoming event on May 18 that street foods are becoming increasingly popular with Saigonese young people, thus the festival is aimed at promoting the culture of street foods and tourism images to international tourists.
Apart from special programs for street foods, the organizer will host numerous interesting activities including typical culinary performances of the regions, and folk games. Besides, visitors will have a chance to admire fresh farm produce market and unique activities of craft villages.
In addition, ten art ensembles under the HCMC Southern folk music club will be available during the five-day event to show exceptional performances.
 
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Diverse services at Saigon-Halong Hotel

Diverse services at Saigon-Halong Hotel
Diverse services at Saigon-Halong Hotel
Nguyen Tien
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A view of the four-star Saigon-Halong Hotel – PHOTO: COURTESY OF SAIGONTOURIST
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Nestled on a hill in Bai Chay and overlooking Halong Bay, the UNESCO-recognized World Heritage site in Quang Ninh Province, the Saigon-Halong Hotel is an ideal destination for tourists when taking a tour to the world’s unique breathtaking bay.
The four-star hotel under the management of Saigontourist comprises of a 15-storey building and the surrounding villas, and has 222 well-equipped rooms facing Halong Bay.
Guests staying at the hotel will have a chance to admire the poetic and stunning view of Halong Bay from their rooms or the restaurant on the 14th floor where diners can enjoy a wide selection of tasty dishes. Aside from the rooms, restaurants and bars of the four-star hotel also make a great impression for visitors.
Situated in a green and airy garden of the hotel, the Saigon Restaurant featuring designs reminiscent of villages in southern Vietnam is capable of seating 200 guests. With dishes typical of the Saigon style, the restaurant is highly recommended as an ideal place to serve groups of tourists, meetings, conferences and parties.
Elegant Restaurant in close proximity to the hotel’s lobby will bring Asian dishes and local specialties to 150 diners at a time. Located in the hotel’s lobby, Impression Lobby Bar with a capacity of 200 guests is an ideal gathering place for groups of friends and family members.
Besides, Saigon Bar on the first floor of the hotel, which can serve 50 guests at a time, could be another choice for tourists to enjoy a drink while admiring the breathtaking view of Halong Bay.
Those visiting the hotel should not miss the rooftop restaurant Panorama allowing tourists to contemplate the panoramic view of the bay and savor Asian, Western and Vietnamese dishes.
The conference hall and meeting rooms of the hotel can accommodate 1,200 guests at a time and diverse services are offered such as massage, karaoke, gym, swimming pool, and tennis course.
The Saigon-Halong Hotel has been awarded the national title “Top ten four-star hotel” by the Vietnam Tourism Association and the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism for several consecutive years.
The hotel also offers tours for visitors to discover Halong Bay or Yen Tu Mountain. Boats and floating restaurants owned by the hotel are ready to take tourists to Halong Bay to visit Thien Cung Cave, Cho Da Islet, Cua Van Fishing Village, Toi and Sang (Dark and Bright) caves, Dinh Huong Islet, Ga Choi Islet, and Sung Sot Cave among others.
In addition, many tours to some other well-known destinations in Quang Ninh Province and the northwestern provinces will be available for tourists.
Saigon-Halong Hotel: 168 Halong St., Bai Chay Dist., Halong City, Quang Ninh Province. Tel: 84.33.3845845, Email: <a href="mailto:info@saigonhalonghotel.com">info@saigonhalonghotel.com</a>, Website: <a href="http://bit.ly/2q4eFLw">http://bit.ly/2q4eFLw</a>
 
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Tua Chua Karst Plateau scenic drive

Tua Chua Karst Plateau scenic drive
An amateur photographer recently took a drive through the Tua Chua Karst Plateau and shared these beautiful images of the scenic plateau sandwiched between the high mountains of north-western Vietnam.
 
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A view of the Tua Chua Karst Plateau seen from high above.
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All the residents of the Tua Chua Karst Plateau are Mong ethnic minority people.
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Most roads are lined with stone fences.
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The Mong grow cereals on small fields among the rugged rocky plates.
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A Mong farmer struggles to cultivate among the rocks.
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The Mong people are accustomed to a harsh life here.
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A rock barrier made by the Mong people.
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Stone permeates every facet of Mong life here.
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