Nearly three million foreign visitors have arrived in Hanoi from the outset of 2015, rising 14 percent from the same period last year, Director of the municipal Department of Tourism Do Dinh Hong said
Foreign visitors at the well-known One-pillar Pagoda in Hanoi. (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Nearly three million foreign visitors have arrived in Hanoi from the outset of 2015, rising 14 percent from the same period last year, Di🍷rector of the municipal Department of Tourism Do Dinh Hong said on December 11.
The capital city welcomed holiday-makers from 160 countries and territories worldwide, according to Hong.
Despite global economic downturn, Hanoi has seen impressive growth of foreign travellers with an annual average growth rate of 10 percent, he said.
In the past few years, the city’s tourism sector has made concerted efforts to improve management efficiency and develop high-quality and competitive tourism products such as historic-cultural sites, handicraft items, festivals, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Events) tourism.
In addition, the tourism department pays attention to promoting and building Hanoi tourism brand.
The city is focusing to make investment in comprehensive and modern facilities as well as create top-quality tourism packages, making Hanoi become an attractive destination in the country and the region at large.-VNA
Some 21 countries and territories will introduce their tourism products and packages at 250 booths during the International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC) 2015.
Vietnam should extend the visa-free period for visitors from five Western European countries, industry insiders told the recent 2015 International Travel Expo HCM City.
Foreign arrivals to Vietnam reached more than 6.33 million in the first ten months of this year, a decrease of 4.1 percent year-on-year, announced the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism.
Revenue per available room (RevPAR) for four and five-star hotels and resorts showed a sharp increase in H1 compared to a year earlier, rising 13.7 percent to 69.1 USD.
According to Mastercard data, Vietnam has recorded a remarkable 92% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in contactless transaction volume from Q4 2022 to Q4 2024.
Tuan expressed his confidence that LH, with its expertise and experience, would swiftly implement the urban area project, contributing to a modern urban landscape for the province.
With its strategic location, abundant workforce, and modern infrastructure, Vietnam holds significant potential to become a leading centre for power and electronics production in the region and the world.
The renewable energy workforce training and development centre, invested by Germany's GEO Group, is expected to be a cornerstone in shaping Binh Dinh as a renewable energy and innovation hub in central Vietnam, meeting the growing demand for skilled technical personnel in offshore wind, solar farms, and green hydrogen projects.
A notable trend is the shift toward satellite regions. With land scarcity and soaring prices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, investors are eyeing provinces like Hung Yen, Bac Ninh, and Hai Phong, which are benefiting from improved technical infrastructure and transport connectivity.
To further strengthen private-sector innovation, Bac Ninh plans to accelerate administrative reforms, build a digital, service-oriented government, and develop an integrated innovation ecosystem that connects businesses with domestic and international institutions, universities, and experts.
The participation of H&M, one of the world's largest fashion corporations, in Vietnam International Sourcing 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City in early September is considered a special highlight, opening up many cooperation opportunities for Vietnamese businesses in the fashion, textiles and sustainable supply chains.
This latest order builds on a previous agreement signed at the Singapore Airshow last year for 40 engines, bringing the total number of Trent 7000 engines ordered by the airline to 80.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien acknowledged that despite concerted efforts by ministries and local authorities in combating fake and substandard goods, the situation remains highly complicated, attributing the persistent challenges to high profits luring numerous participants, increasingly sophisticated violations, limited resources within enforcement agencies.
The group also placed among the Top 5 energy companies in Southeast Asia and secured the top spot among the largest Vietnamese enterprises featured on the list.
The zone will cover 1,881 ha, comprising functional areas for production, logistics, trade and services, digital technology industry, information technology, and innovation.
Dung underlined several key objectives, including a comprehensive review of the legal framework governing SOEs, and called for updates that reflect international standards and support modern, transparent governance.
While the US market has become more difficult to access due to new tax policies, Australia could play the role of a trade cushion, helping to reduce shocks and maintain export momentum for Vietnam's shrimp industry.
Vietnam Cycle Expo 2025 will coincide with the Vietnam Sport Show 2025, an international exhibition on sports and outdoor entertainment, expected to attract more than 20,000 visitors in the three-day event.
Despite global economic uncertainties, Binh Duong has maintained strong momentum in both exports and industrial production during the first half of 2025.
Foreign visitors at the well-known One-pillar Pagoda in Hanoi. (Source: VNA)
