Month: March 2024
Hanoi plans to develop a digital map for smart tourism
The Hanoi Department of Tourism announced that it will focus on developing a digital mapping system for smart tourism in the city and digitalised … Full story: https://english.vtv.vn/news/hanoi-plans-to-develop-a-digital-map-for-smart-tourism-20240319114241377.htm
Favorable visa policy boosts tourism recovery: top tourism official
Foreign arrivals number has been on track for full recovery since Vietnam opened its border two years ago on the back of a favorable visa policy, a top tourism official said. Full story: https://www.msn.com/
Hanoi reports turbulent times as casinos accumulate huge losses
HANOI: The Finance Ministry has reported on the casino business situation in Vietnam, indicating that the pilot project allowing Vietnamese individuals to gamble is experiencing financial losses due … Full story: https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/03/19/hanoi-reports-turbulent-times-as-casinos-accumulate-huge-losses
Hanoi plans to develop a digital map for smart tourism
The Hanoi Department of Tourism announced that it will focus on developing a digital mapping system for smart tourism in the city and digitalised data related to attractions and service facilities. Full story: https://english.vov.vn/en/society/hanoi-plans-to-develop-a-digital-map-for-smart-tourism-post1083427.vov
Hanoi to hold dialogues with investors, businesses in late March
During the conference, city leaders will exchange views, provide answers, and address the difficulties faced by enterprises investing and operating in industrial zones and clusters in the city. Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/hanoi-to-hold-dialogues-with-investors-businesses-in-late-march-2260926.html
Hue-Danang tourism train ready for flag off
The trains will be operated by the Hanoi Railway Transport Joint Stock Company (Haraco) in collaboration with local tourism companies. The expected fare is VNĐ150,000, with a 20 per cent discount for … Full story: https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/03/18/hue-danang-tourism-train-ready-for-flag-off
Vietnam’s largest-ever watercolour painting exhibition opens in Hanoi
The international watercolour painting exhibition “Colours of Cultures” – the largest of its kind in Vietnam so far – opened at Van Mieu (Temple of Literature) in Hanoi on March 16. Full story: https://vietnam.vnanet.vn/english/tin-tuc/vietnams-largest-ever-watercolour-painting-exhibition-opens-in-hanoi-362599.html
Hanoi plans to develop a digital map for smart tourism
The Hanoi Department of Tourism said it will continue to implement tourism database software and expedite the progress of data digitisation synchronised with the city’s information systems and tourism … Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/hanoi-plans-to-develop-a-digital-map-for-smart-tourism-2260729.html
Bao Lac, a tourist site between two Global Geoparks
VOV.VN – -Bao Lac district, which is located between Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark and Dong Van Karst Plateau Global Geopark in Ha Giang province, has abundant potential to become a popular … Full story: https://english.vov.vn/en/travel/bao-lac-a-tourist-site-between-two-global-geoparks-post1083167.vov
Hanoi juveniles arm themselves with spears to rob motorcyclists
Hanoi police have arrested four 15-year-old boys who carried two-meter-long “boar spears” to commit motorbike robberies at night. Dang Luu Gia Vu, Cao Nguyen Hong Thai, Phung Cam Dao and Le Thanh Tung … Full story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/crime/hanoi-juveniles-arm-themselves-with-spears-to-rob-motorcyclists-4723260.html
Hanoi police investigate viral video of street vendor allegedly overcharging foreign tourists
A street vendor allegedly attempted to overcharge a pair of foreign tourists VND200,000 (US$8.5) for a small bag of fruit … Full story: https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/society/20240316/hanoi-police-investigate-viral-video-of-street-vendor-allegedly-overcharging-foreign-tourists/78825.html
Chris Shiflett releases new EP ‘Starry Nights & Campfire Lights’ + tour tickets
Ahead of his return to the UK & Ireland next week, Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett has today released the new EP Starry Nights & Campfire Lights. The EP features a country version of the Thin … Full story: https://www.music-news.com/news/Underground/171797/Chris-Shiflett-releases-new-EP-Starry-Nights-Campfire-Lights-tour-tickets