Chinese tourists led to shops using only Chinese workers

Last update 14:21 | 11/10/2017
VietNamNet Bridge – Some domestic and Chinese partners have refused to cooperate with licensed Quang Ninh tour operators and shops not using Chinese workers.


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Chinese travelers in Vietnam

Thirteen shops serving Chinese tourists have opened in Ha Long City. There are also many sales points in Mong Cai.

The owner of a shop said he could not attract Chinese travelers since the opening.

“We strictly obey the laws and don’t hire Chinese workers, who come to Vietnam with tourism visas. Chinese partners don’t bring Chinese travelers to our shop,” he said. Tiếp tục đọc “Chinese tourists led to shops using only Chinese workers”

Gov’t plans for tourism to spearhead economy

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Update: October, 11/2017 – 09:00

Welcoming the masses: Tourists visit the Temple of Literature in Hà Nội. — VNA/VNS Photo Anh Tuấn.
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — The Government unveiled an action plan on Monday to transform the tourism sector into the country’s economic engine, following the Poliburo’s decision to pursue that goal. Tiếp tục đọc “Gov’t plans for tourism to spearhead economy”

Vietnamese man probed for stealing $26,000 in credit card theft

He stole the information from a customer during his time working at a restaurant

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October 11, 2017, 16:27 GMT+7

​Vietnamese man probed for stealing $26,000 in credit card theft
An employee of a restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City has been probed for stealing Visa card information of a Japanese customer and appropriating nearly VND600 million (US$26,460).

In November 2016 a Japanese director of a company based in the Mekong Delta province of Long An, complained to local police that his Visa account had been used to complete many unusual payments in the first ten months of that year. Tiếp tục đọc “Vietnamese man probed for stealing $26,000 in credit card theft”

Thailand to ban smoking at 20 popular beaches: Report

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Thailand’s famous Patong Beach, Phuket. (Photo: Panu Wongcha-um)

Thailand plans to impose a smoking ban on 20 of its popular tourist beaches across the country, including those in Phuket and Krabi, the Bangkok Post reported on Tuesday (Oct 10).

From next month, those who are caught smoking at these beaches will face up to a year in prison or a fine of 100,000 baht (US$3,000). Tiếp tục đọc “Thailand to ban smoking at 20 popular beaches: Report”

Ban Gioc Waterfall – Natural masterpiece in Southeast Asia

Last update 10:04 | 10/10/2017

 Ban Gioc Waterfall is considered a priceless gift that the nature has given to the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang. It is an overwhelming waterfall with breathtaking beauty in Southeast Asia

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Ban Gioc Waterfall, located on the Vietnam-China borderline, is in Dam Thuy commune of Trung Khanh district

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The waterfall is 89km to the north of Cao Bang township and 26km from Trung Khanh town

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Ban Gioc Waterfall is 53 metres high and 300 metres wide. It has three levels with many smaller waterfalls Tiếp tục đọc “Ban Gioc Waterfall – Natural masterpiece in Southeast Asia”

The communal house with 400 dragons in Hai Phong

Last update 16:00 | 07/10/2017

VietNamNet Bridge – One of the unique features of the Hang Kenh communal house in the northern port city of Hai Phong is nearly 400 dragons carved on wood plates, each with a different appearance.

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Hang Kenh is also known as “Nhan Tho” communal house, located in Nguyen Cong Tru street, Hang Kenh ward, Le Chan district of Hai Phong city, worshiping Ngo Quyen. Tiếp tục đọc “The communal house with 400 dragons in Hai Phong”

Community tourism brings changes to mountainous area

Last update 20:31 | 07/10/2017

Community-based tourism has brought many changes to the lives of residents in Da Bac district, one of the most disadvantaged localities in the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh.

Hoa Binh, about 70km northwest of Hanoi, is home to several ethnic groups, including Muong, Thai, Dao and Tay. Of the total population, 60 percent belong to the Muong group.

A view of Da river (Photo: VNA)

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Công trình thủy điện – ‘Đặc sản’ du lịch của Hòa Bình

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Ngoài việc tham quan nhà máy, du khách còn có thể ngồi thuyền lướt trên mặt hồ rộng lớn, ghé thăm động thác Bờ, đền thờ Long Vương, đền Bà Chúa Thượng Ngàn hay các bản làng dân tộc gần đó.

Du lịch: Hồ Thủy điện Sơn La

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Mặt hồ trong xanh như ngọc bích, sóng nước lay động; khung cảnh sơn thủy hữu tình; trải nghiệm du lịch cộng đồng, tìm hiểu nét văn hóa truyền thống, thưởng thức ẩm thực của đồng bào dân tộc, cùng hòa mình trong tiếng chiêng, tiếng trống mùa lễ hội… vùng lòng hồ thủy điện Sơn La đang mời gọi du khách bằng vẻ đẹp như thế! Tiếp tục đọc “Du lịch: Hồ Thủy điện Sơn La”

Tourism firm fined for encroaching on Nha Trang Bay

Last update 15:46 | 06/10/2017

Champarama Travel Joint Stock Company have been fined VND70 million (USD3,200) for encroaching upon Nha Trang Bay in the central province of Khanh Hoa.

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Champarama Travel JS Company poured stone and soil into Nha Trang Bay to absorb over 17,500 square metres 

According to Khanh Hoa Province’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment, local authorities have decided to fine the company a total VND105 million (USD4,772) for its violations. Tiếp tục đọc “Tourism firm fined for encroaching on Nha Trang Bay”