Youth union members of the team of young volunteers supporting Thang Long - Hanoi tourism are introducing the landscape around Hoan Kiem Lake area to international visitors.

In the past 10 years, the average economic growth rate was 7.41% per year; the city’s gross domestic product (GRDP) in 2017, increased by 1.9 times compared to 2008; per capita income reached US$3,910, 2.3 times higher than in 2008; contributing 19.05% to the total budget revenue, maintaining its role as one of the two economic hubs of the country. 

In 2018, the city completed and exceeded all 20 socio-economic development targets. Along with economic development, the city focused on ensuring social security and taking care of people's lives. The rate of poor households by the end of 2018 was 1.18%, down 0.5% from the previous year, exceeding the plan and completed two years ahead of the target set for the term. The traditional values of Trang An culture and ‘Xu Doai' culture has been preserved and promoted.

Hanoi’s celebrations of its 20th anniversary of receiving the title “City for Peace” coincides with the 2nd DPRK-US summit

On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Hanoi’s UNESCO recognition as a City for Peace, on February 27 and 28, Hanoi was chosen as the venue of the second DPRK-USA Summit. This was an honor and pride of Hanoians in particular and the Vietnamese people in general. 

Vice President of the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organisations Tran Thi Phuong shared that Hanoi was proud to be the venue for the second DPRK-USA summit. It was an opportunity to promote the beautiful image of Vietnam’s landscape and people, a "peaceful" capital to the world. 

Hanoi meets all the elements of diplomacy, facilities, as well as ensuring security to organize important international conferences. But the most important thing is the friendliness and hospitality of the people, which the countries appreciate. Choosing Hanoi as the venue of the second DPRK-USA Summit shows Hanoi’s great reputation with the international community. 

It also shows that Hanoi is a positive contributor to regional and world peace and a safe, friendly destination for tourism, investment and world-class diplomacy. Hanoi’s people love peace and are willing to contribute practically to the common peace of the world.

In recent years, Hanoi has been the place where many major international events have taken place such as the 2018 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC), Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), and the 132nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-132), as well as many regional cultural and sporting events.

 With the coordination between the party committee, government and people of the city with the forces of the Ministry of Public Security and Ministry of Defence, many activities and visits of leaders of countries from around the world have taken place successfully in Hanoi, recognized and highly appreciated by international friends.

Turning Bac Giang an attractive, safe destination

(BGO) – After the Tay Yen Tu Spring Festival and the Culture-Tourism Week themed "Exploring the sacred land of Tay Yen Tu" concluded, Bac Giang newspaper’s reporters had an interview with Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Le Anh Duong, who was head of the organizing board.

 

HCM City among top five destinations for solo travellers

Ho Chi Minh City has joined Bangkok and Bali in a new list of best places for solo travel, according to Airbnb, an accommodation service that allows people to list their homes and hotels for holiday rentals.

 

Son Doong cave - one of the world's 11 best tourist destinations

 

 

Road to Ha Giang: The journey is the destination

It is spring, and the road to Ha Giang in Vietnam's northern highlands is as spellbinding as the final destination.

 

Suoi Mo – famous destination in Tay Yen Tu

(BGO) – Vuc Mo (Mo Canyon) is the old name for the whole complex of Suoi Mo (Mo Spring) landscape and relic site located at the present Nghia Phuong commune, Luc Nam district, Bac Giang province. 

 

Source: NDO