Quang Ninh, Jan. 1 -- The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh on January 1 welcomed its first cruise ship of the year, carrying 3,016 passengers, mostly from the UK, the US, Australia, Canada and Spain. The Celebrity Solstice, flying the Maltese flag, docked at the local Ha Long international passenger port on the morning of December 31, 2025, and is scheduled to depart on the evening of January 1. The vessel began its voyage from a port in Thailand, and after Ha Long, its next destination will be Hong Kong (China). At the welcoming ceremony on January 1, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Quan Minh Cuong presented flowers and extended New Year greetings to the cruise passengers. Cuong stressed that Quang Ninh aims to develop...