Director of the municipal Department of Construction Vu Quang Hung said a new urban area for a population of one million would be based on an area of 500ha in Da Nang Bay, which is situated in Lien Chieu and Thanh Khe districts. Hung said the new ‘urban area’ will be developed as a ‘super city’ in the sea with unique designs and architecture for luxury accommodation and a regional financial center. Bridge over the Han River in Da Nang He said the urban area project also needs special policies to offer preferential treatment for strategic investors. "We plan to develop part of Da Nang Bay as a sustainable ‘urban area in the sea’ in combination with an ocean economic zone. The idea of sea expansion was originally raised two decades ago, but suitable designs and key investors were not found,” Hung said. “The ‘urban area in the sea’ would increase Da Nang’s competitiveness in attracting big investment among … [Read more...] about Da Nang plans to develop urban area in sea
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Da Nang tackles foreign tour guides
The Ministry of Public Security has set up an interdisciplinary inspection team to supervise foreigners’ compliance with the regulations on their entry, exit, and residence in central Da Nang City. Da Nang (VNA) – The Ministry of Public Security has set up an interdisciplinary inspection team to supervise foreigners’ compliance with the regulations on their entry, exit, and residence in central Da Nang city. The move was made after many foreigners were reported to illegally work as tour guides in Da Nang city, affecting the tourism sector, security and order in the city. Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Luu, Chief Inspector of the ministry, said that Major General Nguyen Huu Tiep, deputy chief inspector of the Ministry of Public Security, would lead the team. The team is comprised of representatives of the Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs and Da Nang inspectors. Luu said that during the 45-day inspection, the team would … [Read more...] about Da Nang tackles foreign tour guides
Da Nang among top ten places worth living in the world in 2018
As the country’s third largest city, Da Nang has garnered widespread recognition from international visitors thanks to spectacular urban landscape without much air and noise pollution, healthy business environment, enormous tourism potential, and notably, a convenient geographical location close to world-recognized heritage sites. Da Nang is attractive to neighborhood workers, especially young ones. It is worth noting that educated people with a good command of English could find it easy to find a job in the retail and travel industry in Da Nang. From Da Nang, it is easy to get to nearby world’s cultural heritages, such as the ancient citadel of Hue, Hoi An old quarter, and My Son Sanctuary. The total number of visitors to Da Nang City last year was estimated at 6.6 million, jumping 19% year-on-year, with international tourist arrivals accounting for 2.3 million. The city is pinning high hopes of wooing 7.47 … [Read more...] about Da Nang among top ten places worth living in the world in 2018
Da Nang seeks youth’s ideas in smart city development
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) – Chairman of the People’s Committee of central Da Nang city Huynh Duc Tho chaired an open dialogue with more than 300 local young people on March 26 to learn first-hand their ideas to develop a smart city. The dialogue also aimed to motivate the youth’s sense of responsibility and power in building the city. Transforming Da Nang into a smart city is the city’s proper policy in an effort to improve local living standards and building a sustainably developing and worth-living city, said Duong Quan from the Youth Union of the Da Nang University of Technology. Quan voiced the fact that little attention has been paid to creative ideas of students at local universities and colleges in order to translate them into reality. He urged the city to provide support to nurture and develop such ideas and apply them widely. Mai Phuoc Tuan, an IT worker of Lien Chieu district, said commune and ward-based IT workers are … [Read more...] about Da Nang seeks youth’s ideas in smart city development
55 works by European painters on display in Da Nang
All these painters are living and working in Da Nang city and Quang Nam province. Also on this occasion, 12 Vietnamese and European painters are conducting a 1.5x2.4 m painting themed “Connection” to present to Da Nang Fine Arts Museum. The exhibition is being held to mark 45 years since establishing diplomatic ties between Vietnam and European countries, and the 43rd anniversary of Da Nang city liberation. Director of Da Nang Fine Arts Museum Ha Thanh Van said the event aims to enhance the international friendship, cooperation and exchange in culture and arts, while helping Vietnamese painters share experience with European colleagues. It is also expected to bring foreign friends closer to Da Nang people. The exhibition will run until April 15th.Following are several works at the exhibition: Work by British painter Chris McbrideWork “Lagoon” by French painter Jean CabaneWork "Open my eyes that I may see" by British painter Gillian DazaVisitors to … [Read more...] about 55 works by European painters on display in Da Nang