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Forthcoming key tasks in fight against COVID-19

Pursuant to the direction of the Vietnamese Prime Minister, the Ministry of Health has coordinated with relevant ministries and departments to draft the Master Strategy on COVID-19 pandemic prevention and control for the 2021 – 2023 term. In particular, a number of key immediate tasks were identified as below.

Source: danangtoday.com.vn

Vietnam to develop new tourism products for South Korean vacationers

On Monday, authorities in Quang Binh, Thua Thien-Hue, Danang, and Quang Nam held a joint webinar to promote tourism aimed at the South Korean market.

Nam Dukhyun, representative of CH Commons Company, said that South Korean tourists have had a change in demand and spending behaviors.

A recent survey on travel options showed that a tour package of one to four days is preferred by up to 66 percent of South Koreans.

Some 53 percent of South Korean tourists are fond of leisure travel, while 43 percent enjoy visiting family and friends, and 22 percent choose outdoor sports.

Tourist attractions that embrace a closed tourism model without outside contact and are close to nature will attract such tourists, according to available data.

Vietnam has plenty of potential to satisfy different tourism demands, therefore South Korea’s travel agencies expressed their wish to organize charter flights and self-contained full-service tours for customers for the upcoming year-end and Lunar New Year holiday.

According to Nguyen Xuan Binh, vice-director of the Danang Department of Tourism, Vietnam is actively reviving international tourism with COVID-19 safety regulations in place to ensure a safe reopening.

From November, the main source of international visitors to the four said localities are expected to be mainly Vietnamese who are currently abroad and wish to return home to visit family, as well as guests from markets such as South Korea and Japan.

A trial period is crucial to Vietnam’s desire to fully reopen its tourism industry and welcome international visitors in June 2022.

Danang, among the localities that have been chosen for this trial, has carefully prepared safety protocols to welcome tourists, with plans for inbound travelers consisting of three phases:

Phase one (from November 2021): Danang welcomes international travelers who book full-service tours through charter flights and commercial flights to selected accommodations.

The city will select accommodations to service international guests, including hotels, resorts, and golf courses that meet requirements and match package tours developed by travel companies. The packages are expected to include a combination of hotels, golf tours, and leisure tours with entertainment activities.

Phase two (from January 2022): Danang will expand its plans to welcome foreign travelers, connecting destinations through charter flights and commercial flights. Visitors can participate in tour packages combined with other permitted cities and provinces after completing the tourism program at the first destination in seven days.

Phase three: The full reopening of tourism to foreign travelers will depend on the state of the pandemic and on the evaluation of the results of welcoming international tourists in the first two phases.

Source: tuoitrenews.vn/news

Various activities planned to celebrate 25th anniversary of Danang’s recognition as a centrally-governed city

An array of exciting activities and cultural events will be held across Danang from late this year until early next year to mark 25 years since the city’s recognition as a centrally-governed city on 1 January 1997.

Specifically, a photo exhibition will be organized along both banks of the Han River, and at the Museum of Danang, from December 15, 2021 – January 15, 2022.

In December 2021 and January 2022, the city will celebrate the arrival of New Year 2022 and the 25th anniversary of its recognition as a centrally-governed city with a number of fascinating arts programs to be hosted by the municipal Youth Union and the city’s Junior College of Culture and Arts.

From December 25, 2021 – January 5, 2022, the city’s Culture and Movie Center will show numerous fascinating films at the Le Do Cinema, and in some remote areas in Hoa Vang District.

In the evening of December 30, a Trung Vuong Theatre-organized special arts programme will be live streamed on the Danang Radio and Television Station channel and the theatre’s online social platforms to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Danang’s recognition as a centrally-governed city.

The New Year Countdown Party 2022 will be held from 7.30pm on 31 December at the 29 March Square on 2 September Street.

Most notably, Danang will ring in New Year 2022 with spectacular fireworks at the Nguyen Van Troi Bridge on New Year’s Eve.

Source: danangtoday.com.vn

48 arts works to be displayed at ‘Danang Fine Arts 2021’ exhibition

Co-hosted by the municipal Fine Arts Association and the Museum, the event aims to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Traditional Day of Viet Nam Fine Arts (December 10, 1951-2021), the 64th birthday of the Viet Nam Fine Arts Association (1957 – 2021), and the 20th birthday of the Danang Fine Arts Association (December 24, 2001 – 2021).

On display at the exhibition will be 48 arts works made by 44 painters and sculptors citywide who are members and collaborators of the Danang Fine Arts Association. The displayed works are created by various materials and techniques, including oil and lacquer painting, watercolors, acrylic, silk, wood carving, statues and reliefs.

Also at the event, the municipal Fine Arts Association will honor painters and sculptors for their outstanding works.

Source: danangtoday.com.vn

Train ride through central Vietnam among six amazing Asian journeys

According to details given by the website, The Vietage, a custom-design carriage, offers guests a luxurious train journey through the southcentral region. It carries no more than 12 passengers and brings a comfortable experience for international travelers to enjoy in style.

“The scenery is as peaceful as it is lush: water buffaloes graze in wide-open fields, humble villages flit by and impossibly green fields beg to be photographed,” says CNN, adding, “Onboard, marble tables, rattan screens and private booths evoke the romance of vintage rail travel.”

Rounding off the list of the top six Asian train journeys for food, scenery, and culture are Belmond Eastern and Oriental Express connecting from Bangkok to Singapore, Seven Stars of Japan, the Sri Lanka Main Line connecting Kandy to Ella, Palace on Wheels of India, and Alishan Forest Railway of Taiwan (China).

Source: e.vnexpress.net

Danang to host routes Asia Development Forum 2022

The 16th annual Routes Asia Development Forum 2022 will take place on June 6-8, 2022 in Danang, co-organized by the Danang People’s Committee, Danang Department of Tourism, IPP Travel Retail, a subsidiary of Imex Pan Pacific Group (IPPG) and Informa Routes. The event is expected to offer a platform for airlines, airports and tourism authorities to boost cooperative relationships, establish new routes and expand aviation networks, then driving international tourism and aviation activities while connecting Danang with regional and global air transport networks.

“Routes Asia 2022 is a great opportunity to promote the dynamic and hospitable nature of the city. Meanwhile, this event shall deliver increased international routes to Danang, facilitating the economic recovery, specifically on tourism industry. As being chosen as the host city of Routes Asia 2021, Danang continues to affirm its position as a Asia’s Leading Festival and Event destination, a dynamic aviation hub for tourism development in Vietnam and the region. “, said Mr. Nguyen Xuan Binh, Deputy Director of Danang Department of Tourism.

“Danang is a city that has experienced tremendous growth and possesses strong community strength. We aim to bring an international event, an opportunity to connect not only Danang but also neighboring provinces and cities to the world. Aviation and Tourism are two industries that have been contributing greatly to Danang’s economic development; therefore, the planning and development of flight routes is one of the most important tasks to restart and restore the city’s economy following the COVID-19 pandemic. This has motivated us to resolve to bring Routes Asia 2022 to Danang.” – Mr. Nguyen Phi Long, CEO of IPP Travel Retail stated.

Being held for the first time in 2003, Routes Asia is the only dedicated annual route development event for the Asia – Pacific region, uniting decision makers of the global air transport industry. Within the last few years, Routes Asia was held in
Kunming, China (2015), Manila, Philippines (2016), Okinawa, Japan (2017) and Brisbane, Australia (2018). The 2019 edition of the route development forum hosted in Cebu, Philippines welcomed more than 1000 delegates, 25 speakers from across 60 countries and 113 international leading airlines.

Source: Danang Department of Tourism

Keep in mind brief overview of electronic identification

The Vietnamese Prime Minister has recently issued Decision No. 34/2021/QD-TTg on electronic identification and authentication based on the National Database on population, citizen identification and immigration. Of this, the level 2 of electronic identification account values the same legal as a citizen’s identification card.

Source: danangtoday.com.vn

VietJet signs $400m deal with Rolls-Royce for provision of aircraft engines, services

Budget airline Vietjet has signed a $400-million agreement with British company Rolls Royce for aircraft engines for its wide-body fleet and engine servicing.

The signing ceremony on Sunday was witnessed by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is in the U.K. for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference, according to a statement from the airline.

Rolls Royce Civil Aerospace’s chief customer officer, Ewen McDonald, said the company’s Trent 700 engine has the lowest lifetime fuel burn on its aircraft type, and has logged more than 60 million hours in service since its launch in 1995.

It is the only engine specifically designed for Vietjet’s wide-body aircraft, he said without naming the model.

The carrier’s managing director, Dinh Viet Phuong, said the new engines would improve flight range and quality and boost Vietjet aircraft’s technical reliability and operational efficiency.

Vietjet has a fleet of 90 single-aisle aircraft.

Rolls-Royce has more than 400 airlines and leasing customers and 160 armed forces and navies.

Vietjet, which began flying in 2011, also signed a $20-million reinsurance agreement with brokers Gallagher Co. and Willis Towers Watson Co. for its entire fleet, according to a separate statement it put out.

Source: e.vnexpress.net

Heritage, ‘Ao dai’ to be promoted during 28th Viet Nam Film Festival

The festival will feature 128 films from 42 units, including 26 feature films, 56 documentaries, 15 scientific films, and 31 animated films. A number of side line events will be organized both in virtual and in-person forms.

This year’s event will present two new awards, one for a feature film with the best cinematography, and the other for outstanding debut by a director.

It has been 22 years that the Vietnam Film Festival returns to Hue city, after the 1999 edition. To date, all preparations have been completed.

Within the framework of the festival, together with programmes offering experience of Thua Thien-Hue’s green and safe tourism products, a gala show themed “Ao dai – Cinematography” will be organized.

Hue, which was the imperial capital of Vietnam for over 100 years, is home to five heritages recognized by UNESCO, which are the Hue ancient citadel relic complex – a World Cultural Heritage site; Nha Nhac (Hue royal court music)- an intangible cultural heritage item; Nguyen Dynasty’s wood blocks – a documentary heritage item; Nguyen Dynasty’s Chau ban (royal administrative documents) – part of the Asia-Pacific Register of UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme; and literature on Hue royal architecture – a documentary heritage.

Source: VNA