da nang news

Update news da nang news

Da Nang has new IT park

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has signed a decision recognizing the FPT office complex in Danang City as a concentrated information technology park.

Restaurants and hotels in Da Nang 'beautified' to welcome Chinese tourists

Restaurants and hotels along the coast of Da Nang are being repaired and upgraded to welcome back Chinese visitors after a 3-year pause due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic.

Da Nang to transform Han River into a mesmerising ’River of Light’ with $16.9m investment

Da Nang has announced an ambitious plan to transform the Han River into a spectacular river of light.

Da Nang authorities seek solution to foreign man begging for money on streets

The authorities in Da Nang are looking for s foreign man who holds a signboard reading "I am traveling without money. Please support my trip”.

Fireworks to light up Da Nang’s sky as international festival returns with a bang

Vietnam will go up against Finland in the curtain-raiser of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) on June 3 as the unique event returns to the central city after a three-year suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Many Da Nang hotels still closed

Although peak tourist season (summer) is coming, many hotels in Da Nang, the largest city in central Vietnam, are still closed. Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, many hotels have been closed for nearly 3 years.

Da Nang fireworks festival back in June after three years

The 2023 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF 2023) will take place from June 3-7 after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the festival organisers – Da Nang City People’s Committee and Sun Group.

Tour company director organises illegal immigration to Canada

A tour operator is under investigation over allegations she illegally sent people to work abroad.

Danang driver fined for overcharging South Korean tourist

A man in the central city of Danang has been fined VND11 million (USD466.11) for overcharging a South Korean tourist while employed as a licensed taxi driver.

Japanese nationals caught growing cannabis plants in Da Nang

Two Japanese nationals have been caught illegally growing cannabis plants at a rented house in Son Tra district of Da Nang city, central Vietnam.

Macau to resume air services to Danang next month

The Civil Aviation Authority of Macau, China, will resume many flights to Southeast Asian destinations, including Vietnam’s Danang, in March to meet the rising travel demand.

Japan Coast Guard patrol ship visits Da Nang

A patrol ship of Japan's coast guard force arrived at Tien Sa Port on February 13, beginning a six-day visit to the central city of Da Nang.

Da Nang to build duty-free zone

Da Nang’s people’s committee has submitted a plan for a duty-free zone.

Asia’s biggest recycled art launched in Danang

Biere Larue has introduced an Installation Art Display called “Breaking Dawn” in Danang City, which won the first Asia Record of Recycled Art.

Vietnam International Travel Mart kicks off in Da Nang

The Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) Da Nang 2022 opened in the central city on December 9.

Da Nang to hire more IT staff to meet digital transformation goals

In the 2022-2025 period, Da Nang needs at least 7,500 more information technology (IT) workers a year and in the 2026-2030 period, the figure is 8,000.

Da Nang wins Best Vietnam Smart City Award for third time

The central city of Da Nang has been granted the Best Vietnam Smart City Award 2022, the third time so far.

Da Nang hosts Western & Central Pacific Fisheries Commission’s regular session

The 19th regular session of the Western & Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) opened in the central city of Da Nang on November 28.

Danang International Airport needs $1.34 billion for upgrade

Danang People’s Committee estimates $1.34 billion is needed to upgrade Danang International Airport, including the development of the T3 terminal project.

Many hotels in Da Nang are up for sale

As business remains sluggish because tourism has not fully recovered, owners of many hotels in Da Nang have put their property up for sale to pay loans and cut losses.