There are still limitations in attracting Japanese tourists According to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), in 2008, Vietnam received 826,647 Japanese tourists, up 3.6 percent over 2017. In the first four months of this year, around 302,804 Japanese visited Vietnam, 8.2 percent more than during the same period last year. The growth of Japanese tourism to Vietnam is not very fast but stable, at an average rate of 8 percent a year. In 2020, Vietnam is forecast to welcome 1 million Japanese visitors. The attraction of Vietnam tourism for Japanese tourists lies in beach resorts, dramatic scenery, but also in its special cultural heritage. Nevertheless, Deputy Head of Tourism Market Department under the VNAT Vu Nam said Japanese tourism to Vietnam is not commensurate with its potential due to low quality human resources, service, food safety and hygiene and pollution. Moreover, Vietnamese travel agencies still use traditional methods instead of applying e-marketing … [Read more...] about Vietnam mulls ways to attract more Japanese tourists
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Japanese institute supports Can Tho in language training
Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Vo Thanh Thong (R) and Director of the institute Hiroko Katayama (Photo: baocantho.com.vn) Can Tho (VNA) – The Okayama Institute of Languages wants to join hands with Can Tho city’s education sector to carry out the specialised Japanese language training programme at local colleges and universities. At a working session with the city People’s Committee on March 25, Director of the institute Hiroko Katayama said that Can Tho city, an economic hub in the Mekong Delta region, has welcomed a strong investment wave from Japan, the Republic of Korea, India and the US, among others, requiring local education establishments to move towards international standardised training programmes to improve human resources quality. She said that language is a decisive factor in the context of global integration as it helps labourers work well in foreign companies. The collaboration is part of activities to realise the cooperation … [Read more...] about Japanese institute supports Can Tho in language training
Japanese coast guard ships visit Đà Nẵng
Two training ships from the Japan Coast Guard dock at Tiên Sa Port to begin a three-day visit to Đà Nẵng. — VNS Photo Công Thành Viet Nam News ĐÀ NẴNG — Two training ships from the Japan Coast Guard, the JS Setoyuki and JS Shimayuki, and 390 crew members started a three-day friendly visit in Đà Nẵng yesterday. The two ships, which are led by colonel Nakagama Yoshiyuki, will pay visits to Đà Nẵng’s administrative office and the Naval Zone 3 commander. The Japanese crew members will play a volleyball match with the Vietnamese Naval Force and have a joint music performance at the city’s Trưng Vương Theatre during the visit. These ships will leave from Đà Nẵng’s Tiên Sa Port on Saturday. The visit aims to promote understanding and friendship among Coast Guard forces between Việt Nam and Japan. Đà Nẵng is working to … [Read more...] about Japanese coast guard ships visit Đà Nẵng
Japan to welcome 10,000 Vietnamese caregivers over next two years
Japan will accept 10,000 Vietnamese caregivers over the next two years to address a chronic labour shortage in the nursing sector. — Photo kyodonews.netViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — As many as 10,000 Vietnamese caregivers will be welcomed in Japan over the next two years to address a chronic labour shortage in the nursing sector. Initially, Japan will receive 3,000 Vietnamese workers this year with financial support from the government for language training. The remainder will arrive by 2020, the Nikkei Asian Review reported. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Tuesday he had ordered his cabinet to make arrangements to accept more foreign workers. Similar targets for recruiting labourers from other Southest Asia countries like Indonesia, Cambodia and Laos have also been set by the government. Việt Nam and Japan are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding this year as part of the “Asian Health and Human Well-Being Initiative” – a … [Read more...] about Japan to welcome 10,000 Vietnamese caregivers over next two years
Japanese newspaper highlights President Tran Dai Quang’s visit
The Japan Times highlights President Tran Dai Quang's visit (Photo: vov.vn)Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang’s State visit to Japan from May 29th to June 2nd affirms and consolidates the Vietnam - Japan extensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia, Japan Times, the country’s largest and oldest English-language daily newspaper, wrote on May 28th. According to the newspaper, President Quang’s visit is especially significant for the sound friendship between the two nations, which have reached mutual political trust, the article wrote, given that political ties have been developed and strengthened over the past 45 years by regular visits and meetings of their senior leaders at international and regional forums. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe chose Vietnam for his first overseas trip after taking office in January 2013. He was also the first leader of the G7 nations to invite Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to attend the expanded G7 Summit, it … [Read more...] about Japanese newspaper highlights President Tran Dai Quang’s visit