From May 2018 to April 2019, Russian arrivals to the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region rose 54.5 percent, far outstripping the 3.8 percent growth of international arrivals to the region, according to ForwardKeys data. The huge spike in Russian travelers has been prompted by a doubling of direct flights from Russia to Asian tourist destinations, mainly in Vietnam and Thailand, with air seat capacity increasing by 38 percent overall. The ForwardKeys survey shows Vietnam saw the highest increase in Russian market seat capacity at 153 percent, followed by Thailand and the Maldives, which saw a growth of 125 percent and 58 percent respectively. South Korea and India also saw seat capacity rising by more than 30 percent. Vietnam has emerged as a favorite destination for Russian holiday-goers in recent years and is expected to surpass its neighbor Thailand, a favored Russian haunt for a long time. Market observers say the launch of direct air connections from multiple secondary and tertiary cities … [Read more...] about Vietnam emerges top Asia-Pacific travel choice for Russians
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Policy key to boosting Vietnam’s digital economy: experts
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s key task is to evaluate the building and adjustment of policies to support the development of the digital economy, according to Deputy Minister Cao Quoc Hung. Along with e-commerce, Hung said that the digital economy is both a challenge and opportunity for Vietnam to resolve major issues in economic development, including the issuance and revision of policies to make Vietnam more competitive globally. According to a report from the MoIT’s Vietnam e-Commerce and Digital Economy Agency, Vietnam’s digital economy has been developing in terms of infrastructure and markets in the last decade. There are currently 64 million internet users in the country, accounting for 57 percent of the population. With the increasing penetration of the internet, mobile devices and social networks, more and more individuals are joining the e-commerce network. The report shows a quarter of 1,000 surveyed … [Read more...] about Policy key to boosting Vietnam’s digital economy: experts
Great work by VNA to bring news agencies together: AAP editor
Tony Gillies, editor in chief of Australian Associated Press. — Photo mediaweek.com.au Việt Nam News reporter Lê Hương interviews Tony Gillies, editor in chief of Australian Associated Press, on the sidelines of the 44th meeting of the executive members of the Organisation of Asia Pacific News Agency hosted by the Vietnam News Agency in Hà Nội on April 19. - Could you tell us how your agency has met the trend of watching video news online? - As a B2B operation AAP works closely with its subscribers to understand the impact of its content on their platforms. It is not just about the use of the content, it’s about how that content performs for their audience – how much they engage with it via views, likes or comments. Some AAP customers have been willing to share these analytics on the basis that if AAP content performs well it is better for them. AAP also works with analytics platforms that track AAP use and monitors the … [Read more...] about Great work by VNA to bring news agencies together: AAP editor
Memorable voyages across Vietnam
More and more people from around the world are uncovering the sheer amount of different experiences one can have while exploring Vietnam Stretching along the S-shaped strip of land, a harmony of magnificent natural landscapes and ancient architectural structures which have been in being for centuries make up one of the world’s most attractive destinations, Vietnam. In 2018, the country welcomed a record number of more than 15.4 million international visitors, compared to 13 million in 2017. This rise is a testament to the efforts made to promote the country’s tourism industry. This development shows that the nation is gradually making the right strategic moves, continuing to harness and develop modern tourism products, yet retaining its untouched, uniquely beautiful natural landscape. Upon arriving, alongside the opportunity to contemplate some of the natural wonders of the world, visitors can also experience diving into an authentic world of Asia with warm people and … [Read more...] about Memorable voyages across Vietnam
Mongolia broadcaster, news agency treasure ties with Vietnam
The Hanoitimes - Mongolia`s officials agreed that propaganda will help bring Vietnamese culture closer to Mongolians. Mongolian National Broadcasting (MNB) and Mongolian News Agency Montsame are preparing for the broadcast of different programs on Vietnam on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the two nations' diplomatic ties. Vietnamese Ambassador to Mongolia Doan Thi Huong met MNB’s General Director Ninjjamts Luvsandash. Photo: Le Chien MNB will air a series of Vietnamese movies, paintings and photographs on Vietnam’s landscapes and people, handicrafts, and specialties, art performances, and cuisine festival. Activities during the “Vietnam Week” which will be held in Ulaan Baatar in 2019 will be broadcast live. It’s a pleasure to broadcast programs on Vietnam and its people, MNB’s General Director Ninjjamts Luvsandash said at a meeting earlier this week with Vietnamese Ambassador to Mongolia Doan Thi Huong. … [Read more...] about Mongolia broadcaster, news agency treasure ties with Vietnam