The second outbreak of COVID-19 has been calm, Da Nang and Phu Quoc are trying to recover.
The second outbreak of COVID-19 has been calm, Da Nang and Phu Quoc are trying to recover.
Tourists swim at Dinh Cau beach, the center of Phu Quoc island - Photo: K.NAM
Da Nang: economic activity is still bleak
In Da Nang, although the epidemic has been basically controlled, economic, trade and service activities are still bleak. The tourism industry has basically "frozen" even though accommodation establishments have been allowed to reopen, as not many tourists have come to Da Nang yet.
However, in the construction sector, the districts have allowed construction works to return. This is a positive signal to help bringing more jobs for labor and stimulate the economy. Sharing with Tuoi Tre, Mr. Pham Truong Son - Head of Da Nang Hi-Tech Park and Industrial Zones Authority - said that up to one third of 450 manufacturing enterprises, factories in Da Nang are not working properly again.
According to Mr. Pham Bac Binh - Chairman of Da Nang Association of Small and Medium Enterprises - currently most of the member enterprises have not recovered their production and business. Many localities still consider people and vehicles coming from Da Nang to be from the epidemic zone and the control is very strict, inconsistent with the direction of the Ministry of Transport. The Association has proposed to the Government to propose a separate policy to support the Da Nang small and medium business community such as reducing interest rates, extending principal and interest, reducing VAT, corporate income tax, ...
Phu Quoc added promotions
Mr. Tran Chi Dung - director of Kien Giang Tourism Department - said that in August, Phu Quoc alone had 368,900 tourists, a decrease of 27% over the same period in 2019, a decrease of 47% compared to July; of which, international visitors were 3,240 arrivals, decreasing 93%.
Recorded in Phu Quoc Island, the areas and sights are quite crowded. The Phu Quoc night market in the center of the island, the entertainment and resort complex of Vinpearl Land in the north of the island, the cable car area, the water park in the south of the island and Hon Thom have quite good business results.
"Hopefully after September 15, 2020 (the expected time to reopen some international routes - PV), foreign tourists will return. Of course, besides welcoming guests, ensuring the safety of the epidemic room is still a priority."- Mr. Dung said.
According to representatives of high-end amusement parks in Phu Quoc, despite the absence of foreign visitors due to the temporary closure of international flights, domestic tourists also bring a source of income that is possible enough to maintain operations and pay salaries. tablets.
According to Viettravel, Saigon Tourist ..., many domestic tourists find package tours with promotions to 4 - 5 star resorts in Phu Quoc quite a lot. These luxury resorts are offering a discount of 20 - 30% depending on the time.
Via Tuoi Tre