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Update news attracting tourists

E-visas hoped to be breakthrough in attracting tourists

 VietNamNet Bridge – The granting of 30-day single-entry electronic visas to visitors from 40 countries from February 1 is expected to be a breakthrough in attracting foreign tourists to Vietnam.

HCM City needs regional urban visions to tackle flooding

VietNamNet Bridge – Ho Chi Minh City should create purposeful flooded areas to reduce flooding and the issue should be solved as a part of regional and national climate change adaptation strategy not a plan for the city’s administrative boundary,

Vietnam tourism holds great promise for millions

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam – a region increasingly being defined by optimism, opportunity and growth –   is emerging as a promising land for travellers around the globe with the potential to lift tens of millions of its citizens out of poverty.

Hanoi ranked among least expensive tourist cities

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi ranks second on a worldwide list of 2013’s cheapest cities for tourism, following the Bulgarian capital of Sofia, published by TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel website.

Age-old problem poses costly conundrum

 VietNamNet Bridge – National Heritage houses are vital for attracting tourists and preserving traditional culture for future generations, but their inhabitants are bound by red tape and often forced to live in squalid conditions.