The signing ceremony of the memorandum of understanding on tourism cooperation between Quang Ninh and various enterprises and localities. (Photo: VNA)

Quang Ninh province hosts first-ever Vietnam Travel Day

The inaugural Vietnam Travel Day reflects the strong determination of the Vietnam Tourism Association and Quang Ninh to realise the Government’s 2025 growth targets. The event aims to renew mindset and action in Vietnam’s travel sector, fostering its role as a pioneer in developing tourism into a spearhead economic sector.

Cruise ship Piano Land carrying about 1,000 tourists from China docks at Ha Long International Cruise Port. (Photo: VNA)

Chinese tourists stream back to Quang Ninh province

Large-scale events like such as a MICE tour of nearly 1,000 Chinese visitors traveling by land, the Beihai–Ha Long cruise routes, and the charter flights between Shenzhen (China) and Van Don (Vietnam) have been a robust signal to the local tourism, which is striving to welcome 1.25 million international arrivals in Quarter 4 to complete its yearly target of 21.2 million visitors, including 4.09 million foreigners.

Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Vu Dai Thang (R) and Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Rogelio Polanco Fuentes at their meeting on October 13 (Photo: VNA)

Quang Ninh enhances cooperation with Cuban localities

Cuba deeply values and appreciates the sincere support and solidarity that Vietnam and Quang Ninh have extended to his country during challenging times, said Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Rogelio Polanco Fuentes.

The Quang Ninh Food Festival 2025 is scheduled to take place from October 30 to November 2.

Quang Ninh Food Festival 2025 set for October 30 – November 2

Visitors will be treated to a wide range of local specialties alongside international cuisine, as well as artistic performances, cocktail shows featuring local ingredients, and free workshops such as making cha muc (fried cuttlefish patties), banh gat gu (rolled rice pancakes), nem chua, cha nem, and banh chung.

Quang Ninh has reaffirmed its commitment to resolute action against IUU fishing, contributing to Vietnam’s national goal of having the EC's “yellow card” warning removed. (Photo: VNA)

Quang Ninh province ramps up fight against IUU fishing

Quang Ninh has registered 4,116 fishing vessels of six metres or longer on the VNFishbase system, with 99.2% licensed for operations. Over 93% of vessels are within inspection validity, while the remainders are under review.

Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Vu Dai Thang speaks at the event (Photo: VNA)

Quang Ninh’s Party Organisation opens 16th congress

For the 2025-2030 term, Quang Ninh is determined to be among the pioneers in realising Vietnam’s development aspirations in its new era, contributing to the national target of double-digit economic growth in coming decades. The province is committed to taking the lead in sci-tech application, innovation, digital transformation, and private economic sector development.

Members and farmers of Hua Cau village, Tien Yen commune, take part in an environmental clean-up. (Photo: baoquangninh.vn)

Quang Ninh farmers contribute to environmental protection

Farmers across Quang Ninh province are stepping up efforts to protect the environment, with the chapters of the provincial Farmers' Union adopting creative and practical initiatives that have raised awareness and responsibility among members.