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Under 12-seated cars are allowed to go back to Cát Bà Island. — Photo laodong.com.vn Viet Nam News HẢI PHÒNG — After a five-day ban, under 12-seater cars were allowed to go to Cát Bà Island via Gót-Cái Viềng Ferry in the northern city of Hải Phòng. This was announced by Hoàng Triệu Hùng, deputy director of Hải Phòng City’s Department of Transport. The decision came into effect from Tuesday midnight. Previously, the Hải Phòng People’s Committee had banned all cars to Cát Bà with the intention of building a smoke-free, ecological tourism island. Under the ban, the Gót-Cái Viềng ferry had refused to transport cars to the island. Meanwhile, cars from Quảng Ninh Province via Tuần Châu Ferry are allowed onto the island. Instead, the People’s Committee permitted Đất Cảng Trade and Transport Service Company to put into operation 40 buses transporting passengers from Cái Viềng Ferry to Cát Bà Township. The bus runs every 10 minutes, with a fare of VNĐ25,000 for a single … [Read more...] about Car ban in Cát Bà Island lifted

Hà Nội is planning to bring the world-famous Formula One car race to the capital, Government Office chairman Mai Tiến Dũng confirmed on Thursday. — Photo vnexpress.net HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội is planning to bring the world-famous Formula One car race to the capital, Government Office chairman Mai Tiến Dũng confirmed on Thursday. During a press conference following a closed regular cabinet meeting, Dũng said that the Law on Sports allowed Việt Nam to host international sports events, including the F1 race. Hà Nội initially proposed to the Government to organise the race around the iconic Hoàn Kiếm (Returned Sword) Lake and along the adjacent streets in the city centre, but the idea was rejected after thorough reviews by both the city and ministries of planning and investment, and culture, sports and tourism. The capital then wanted to host the game in the Mỹ Đình sports complex in Nam Từ Liêm District to take advantage of the existing infrastructure there, Dũng … [Read more...] about Hà Nội seeks hosting F1 race

Cars and vans are served for transporting tourists at Lý Sơn Island’s port. Booming of transport vehicle would lead to damage of infrastructure. — VNS Photo Công Thành Viet Nam News LÝ SƠN ISLAND — Lý Sơn Island’s roads could be overloaded with commercial transport vehicles in the near future, according to a local official. Vice chairwoman of the island district’s People’s Committee, Phạm Thị Hương, made the warning after the Quảng Ngãi Province decided to increase the number of transport vehicles operating on the island to 160 cars in 2017-20. Hương said the island has now 108 cars including four-seat cars, light-trucks and battery-powered cars travelling on the 10sq.km island, and 22 electric cars on An Bình Islet – 3 miles off Lý Sơn’s coast. The current vehicles can meet the travel demand for the island’s 21,000 population and 200,000 tourists each year, while infrastructure would be damaged if more vehicles are brought to the island, according to Hương. She said … [Read more...] about Island to face overloaded traffic

A cabin travels on the world’s longest sea cable car which was inaugurated in Phú Quốc Island District in the southern province of Kiên Giang yesterday. — VNA/VNS Photo Lê Sen Viet Nam News KIÊN GIANG — The world’s longest sea cable car route connecting An Thới Town and Hòn Thơm Island in the southern province of Kiên Giang’s Phú Quốc Island District was inaugurated yesterday, reducing travel time by half compared to speed boats. The sea cable route is nearly 8.9 kilometres long, thought to be the longest in the world, with one end in An Thới Town and the other in Hòn Thơm Island, the largest in the An Thới island cluster to the south in Phú Quốc. The maximum speed of the cable car system can reach 8.5 metre per second so the total time from the start to the final station is just 15 minutes. The system has 69 cars capable of carrying 30 passengers each and uses modern three-rope cable car technology. The cable car system is the first item of the Sun World Hòn Thơm Nature … [Read more...] about World’s longest sea cable car route launched in Kiên Giang Province

Island tour is a special product of Phú Quốc. — VNS Photo Trương Vị Viet Nam News by Hoàng Nguyên KIÊN GIANG – Phú Quốc Island has become one of the hottest holiday spots in the country in recent years as the local and central governments have gone ahead with ambitious plans to develop it into an international hub for eco-tourism, resort tourism and amusement and a regional financial centre. Phú Quốc, dubbed pearl island, is the biggest island in the country at around 600 square kilometres. With white sandy beaches and balmy weather almost all year round — since two-thirds of the island is covered in forests — Phú Quốc is a holiday-goers’ paradise. “What attracts tourists the most are the island’s wild beaches, its warm weather which allows tourists to bathe in the sea almost all year round, and its diverse landscapes from mountain to forest and sea,” Huỳnh Quang Hưng, deputy chairman of the Phú Quốc District People’s Committee, said. Night markets in Phú Quốc … [Read more...] about Phú Quốc Island becoming international tourism magnet

Cẩm Kim Bridge spans the Thu Bồn River to connect Hội An ancient town and Kim Bồng carpentry village. Hội An City rejected a proposal to build a cable car project in the area. — VNS Photo Công Thành Viet Nam News HỘI AN — The central city rejected a proposal to build a 7km cable car route spanning the Thu Bồn River and connecting Hội An and Duy Xuyên District. Chairman of the ancient city’s People’s Committee Nguyễn Văn Dũng confirmed to the Việt Nam News that the Quảng Nam-based joint-stock NVN company proposed to construct a car cable to connect Thanh Hà pottery village and Cẩm Kim carpentry village – two favourite destinations in Hội An – and Duy Nghĩa Commune in Duy Xuyên District, and develop a new tour service. Dũng said the investor asked the city to allocate an area of 100ha of land in return for their car cable investment of VNĐ2.1 trillion (US$93 million). “We offered the most favourable conditions for investors, but Hội An could not allocate land for the … [Read more...] about Ancient city reject car cable project

Local airlines in race to launch new air routes By Le Anh File photo of a Vietnam Airlines aircraft taking off from Tan Son Nhat Airport - PHOTO: VIETNAM AIRLINES HCMC – Local air carriers such as Vietjet, Vietnam Airlines and Vietnam Air Services Company (VASCO), a subsidiary of Vietnam Airlines, have opened new air routes. Vietjet has introduced a new international route between Phu Quoc Island off Kien Giang Province and Hong Kong. This new direct service will connect the famous tourism island of Vietnam to one of the most significant destinations for finance, commerce and tourism in the Asia Pacific region. The route is expected to meet air travel demand, promote tourism and facilitate trade and cultural exchanges among the localities. The carrier will operate four flights per week, starting from April 19, on the new route. With a flight time of two hours and 45 minutes per leg, the flight will depart from Phu Quoc at 10:50 a.m. and land in Hong Kong at … [Read more...] about Local airlines in race to launch new air routes

Photos of Ly Son Island go on show in Hanoi The Saigon Times Daily Visitors look at some photos on display at the exhibition in Hanoi - PHOTO: VNA HCMC - More than 180 photos depicting the beautiful landscapes and people of Ly Son Island are on display at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi, Nhan Dan newspaper reports. Taken by photographer Nguyen A, these photos feature the marvelous nature of the island off the coast of Quang Ngai Province in central Vietnam, the daily life of islanders, especially fishermen, and the rich culture of the island. Through the photos, visitors can explore the island’s traditional boat racing festival, famous temples such as Hang Pagoda, unique landscapes including Cau cave and To Vo gate, crowded seafood markets and garlic farms. Visitors can also explore the island’s development in areas such as agriculture, education, health, environmental protection, solar energy and transport. Nguyen A took the occasion of the opening on June … [Read more...] about Photos of Ly Son Island go on show in Hanoi

Phu Quoc seen becoming Vietnam’s first island city The Saigon Times A villa overlooking a swimming pool and the beach at a five-star resort in Phu Quoc – PHOTO: MINH TUAN HCMC – Kien Giang Province has submitted a proposal to the Government seeking approval to turn the island district of Phu Quoc into a city, which once approved, will make Phu Quoc the first island city in Vietnam, Tuoi Tre newspaper reported. According to the scheme, Phu Quoc City would cover more than 575 square kilometers and have a population of 177,540 people. The city would have two wards—Duong Dong and An Thoi—and six communes: Ham Ninh, Duong To, Ganh Dau, Bai Tho, Cua Duong and Cua Can. The current Hon Thom Commune would be merged with An Thoi Town to establish An Thoi Ward. Duong Dong Ward covering 2,519 hectares would be developed into the city’s financial and commercial center, while An Thoi Ward covering more than 1,000 hectares would become a center for tourism and sea transport … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc seen becoming Vietnam’s first island city

Local airlines race to launch new air routes By Le Anh Passengers disembark from a Vietjet aircraft at Lien Khuong Airport in Lam Dong Province’s Dalat City. Vietjet and Jetstar Pacific plan to open new air routes - PHOTO: LE ANH HCMC - Local budget carriers Vietjet and Jetstar Pacific plan to open many more new air routes this month and next, while national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will increase its flight frequency on existing routes. On April 9, Vietjet introduced a new route between Phu Quoc Island off Kien Giang Province and Hong Kong. The carrier will operate four flights per week, starting from April 19, on the new route. With a flight time of two hours and 45 minutes per leg, the flight will depart from Phu Quoc at 10:50 a.m. and land in Hong Kong at 2:35 p.m. The return flight will depart from Hong Kong at 3:40 p.m. and arrive in Phu Quoc at 5:25 p.m. (all local times). Tickets for these flights are now available for booking at www.vietjetair.com. … [Read more...] about Local airlines race to launch new air routes