Vietnam reimagines tourism Vietnam reimagines tourism
A more local focus has become a pandemic-era necessity, but many changes will endure when international arrivals resume.
published : 10 May 2021 at 04:30
8 Da Bac district in Hoa Binh province of northwestern Vietnam offers a variety of activities from kayaking to trekking, appealing views of terraced rice paddies, and simple but comfortable homestay accommodation. (Photos courtesy of Da Bac Community-based Tourism)
Rich in history, vibrant in culture and cuisine, with striking landscapes from mountains in the North to beaches along the coast, Vietnam has become one of the favourite destinations in Southeast Asia.
In 2019, the country welcomed a record 18 million foreign visitors and generated total revenue of US$32.8 billion (755 trillion dong) from both domestic and international tourists.
The Bangkok Post on May 10 published an article titled “Vietnam reimagines tourism” discussing the Vietnamese tourism sector’s efforts to respond to COVID-19 impact.
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Vietnam would continue to be world’s second largest rice exporter: US department
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has forecast that Vietnam would maintain its position as the world’s second biggest rice exporter this year.
According to the department, Vietnam will export 6.4 million tonnes of rice in 2011, an increase of 233,000 tonnes compared the volume recorded in the previous year.
It is likely that India will remain the largest rice exporter in the world, with 15.5 million tonnes rice shipped abroad this year. Thailand will rank third with an estimated export volume of 6.1 million tonnes.
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