Cua Lo beach of Nghe An province (Photo: VNA) Nghe An (VNA) – The north central province of Nghe An has been taking numerous measures to promote the province’s tourism in both domestic and foreign markets. The province is striving to welcome 5-5.5 million tourists by 2020 and increase tourism earnings by 17-18 percent each year. It also aims that tourism will account for 4.5-5 percent of the province’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) and generate jobs for more than 45,000 labourers. Nghe An has been working with the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism and the Vietnam Tourism Association to participate in annual tourism promotion events in traditional foreign markets of Thailand, Laos, Japan, China, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. The province has also promoted itself in new and potential markets such as France, Germany, the UK, Russia, the US, Canada and India. Several fam trips are arranged in a year for foreign … [Read more...] about Nghe An province works hard to lure more visitors
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Drug ring busted in central Nghe An province
Police seized 19 bricks of heroin and 4kg of crystal meth on a jeep driven by Kha Van Cong, who was identified as the mastermind in the case.(Source: VNA) Nghe An (VNA) – Police in the central province of Nghe An and the anti-drug unit of the Vietnam Coast Guard have smashed a drug ring, confiscating large quantities of drugs transported from Laos to Nghe An. Kha Van Cong, born in 1983, and Quang Van La, born in 1994, both from Thanh Chuong district, were caught on July 4 trafficking drugs on the Ho Chi Minh trail in Thanh Xuan commune, Thanh Chuong district. Forces seized 19 bricks of heroin and 4kg of crystal meth on a jeep driven by Cong, who was identified as the mastermind in the case. Cong and La confessed their crimes. The case is under further investigation. The same day, police forces in Nghia Dan district, Nghe An province, arrested two men for trafficking three bricks of heroin, 1kg of crystal meth, as well as some meth pills. They are Nguyen Van Toan, … [Read more...] about Drug ring busted in central Nghe An province
Crafting industry promotion in Nghe An Province
(VEN) - Industry promotion programs have contributed greatly to craft villages’ production and sales in Nghe An Province. Nghe An Province is home to 153 craft villages, most of which have been operating efficiently, employing more than 20,000 workers. In 2017, province-based craft villages reached a total production value of VND160 billion and an average annual employee income of VND30.6 million per person. They have enjoyed stable markets, with their products meeting the needs and tastes of consumers and importers. Industry promotion programs have contributed greatly to craft villages’ prosperity. Over the past decade, the programs encouraged many rural industrial enterprises to invest hundreds of billions of Vietnamese dong in production and trade development. Benefiting from branding assistance, Nghe An craft village products have carved a niche in the market. Dien Bich and Dien Ngoc communes in the province’s Dien Chau District have almost 100 dried peeled … [Read more...] about Crafting industry promotion in Nghe An Province
Flash floods, landslide may hit Thanh Hoa, Nghe An provinces’ mountainous areas
The provinces of Thanh Hoa, Nghe An are forecast to experience rains and heavy rains, thunderstorms, said the National Center for Hydro Meteorological Forecasting. In the upper sections of Ma, Ca Rivers will appear small floods. However, the center warned flash floods and landslides may hit the northern mountainous areas of Thanh Hoa and Nghe An provinces V.PHUC-Translated by T.Tran Tags: flash floods landslides mountainous areas Thanh Hoa Nghe An … [Read more...] about Flash floods, landslide may hit Thanh Hoa, Nghe An provinces’ mountainous areas
Nghe An Province: Unique homestay tours delight foreigners
(VEN) - Nghe An Province is endowed with beautiful natural landscapes and is home to many ethnic minority groups with unique cultures. Travel businesses and local residents in the province are offering attractive homestay tours, notable ones being those in Quy Chau District. Located in the western part of Nghe An Province, Quy Chau is inhabited by Thai ethnic people whose tradition is based on rice cultivation and textile and woodwork crafts. Thai women in Hoa Tien Village have been well known for their brocade weaving techniques and skills for many generations. The brocade products were originally made for family needs and as a dowry for brides. The Thai women in Hoa Tien are adept at weaving silk and cotton and using herbs, flowers, leaves, and bark as natural dyes, adding unique value to their products. A variety of activities for every taste awaits visitors to Hoa Tien. They have an opportunity to enjoy local foods, learn how to make banh chung (square glutinous rice cake filled … [Read more...] about Nghe An Province: Unique homestay tours delight foreigners