The first scheduled flight of a new route by Qatar Airways landed at Da Nang International Airport on December 19. (Photo: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) – The first scheduled flight of a new route by Qatar Airways landed at Da Nang International Airport on December 19, with 192 passengers on board. Deputy Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Vo Cong Tri welcomed and presented flowers to the first foreign tourists on this new air route. According to Vice Director of the municipal Department of Tourism Nguyen Xuan Binh, the direct Doha-Da Nang air route plays an important role in the city’s ambitious plan to welcome 15 million visitors by 2030. The Vietnamese central city wants to work closely with Qatar Airways to enhance its connection with the world and bring more tourists from Western Europe and North America to the city, thus realising its tourism development plan, he said. Bestowed with beautiful natural landscapes, the charming Da Nang city offers marvellous views of … [Read more...] about Da Nang welcomes Qatar Airways’ first flight from Doha
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Qatar Airways launched direct flights to Da Nang
First direct flight of Qatar Airways connecting Doha and Da Nang landed on Wednesday at Da Nang International Airport. — VNS Photo The first Qatar Airways direct flight, QR0994 departed from Hamad International Airport (HIA), Doha to Da Nang International Airport was officially launched on Wednesday. The beautiful coastal city of Da Nang is the third Vietnamese destination on the award-winning airline’s rapidly expanding global network. Qatar Airways will operate its Da Nang service four times each week with a Boeing B787-8 aircraft, featuring 22 seats in Business Class and 232 seats in Economy Class. Passengers will be able to enjoy the airline’s superior entertainment system, Oryx One, offering up to 4,000 entertainment options. Speaking at the launching ceremony, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker said: “Qatar Airways is very pleased to extend its reach into Viet Nam by launching our third gateway into this beautiful country. The addition … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways launched direct flights to Da Nang
Da Nang greenlights US$606 million logistics plan
A gantry crane loads cargo at Tien Sa Port in Da Nang. The city has approved a master plan for the development of logistics infrastructure by 2030. Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Dang Viet Dung said the plan, which was submitted to the city’s People’s Council in the second quarter of this year, will focus on making Da Nang a destination for ASEAN and Asia Pacific logistics chains. Dung said the city will allocate 312ha of land for logistics infrastructure with a series of linked roads, railway sections and stations, a cargo airport, storage and a sea port as well as the national expressway system. He said according to the plan, the railway system will handle 55% of total cargo that goes through Da Nang, while the airport and sea ports will host 40% each in 2045. By 2030, the Da Nang International Airport will be able to handle 28 million tourists and 200,000 tonnes of cargo annually, while the sea port system will host 30 million tonnes … [Read more...] about Da Nang greenlights US$606 million logistics plan
Da Nang greenlights 606 million USD logistics plan
A gantry crane loads cargo at Tien Sa Port in Da Nang. The city has approved a master plan for the development of logistics infrastructure by 2030. (Source: VNA) Da Nang (VNS/VNA) - The central city of Da Nang has approved a master plan for the development of its logistics infrastructure by 2030 with total investment of 13.7 trillion VND (606 million USD). Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Dang Viet Dung said the plan, which was submitted to the city’s People’s Council in the second quarter of this year, will focus on making Da Nang a destination for ASEAN and Asia Pacific logistics chains. Dung said the city will allocate 312ha of land for logistics infrastructure with a series of linked roads, railway sections and stations, a cargo airport, storage and a sea port as well as the national expressway system. He said according to the plan, the railway system will handle 55 percent of total cargo that goes through Da Nang, while the airport and sea … [Read more...] about Da Nang greenlights 606 million USD logistics plan
Painters create giant mural painting at Noi Bai International Airport
Thuy’s mural art at Noi Bai International Airport features a lotus flower pond on a 400sq.m wall. A large mural painting at Terminal 2 at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi. Photo: nhandan.com.vn She said she uses anti-dust exterior painting colours which are often used in construction work, ensuring the durability. The colors are mixed carefully in order to present viewers with the true colors of the flower. The lotus flower is the logo of the national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines. It is also considered the country’s national flower. Thuy hoped that viewers will be impressed by the mural painting. Each flower and leaf is very large. One flower is 1.5m in height with a diametre of 2m. Thuy and her colleagues previously created a piece of mural art covering a pillar that is 7.4m in height and 6.4m in diameter, featuring images of flowers and tropical trees at Da Nang International Airport. The artwork won the bronze medal at the 10th International … [Read more...] about Painters create giant mural painting at Noi Bai International Airport