Quang Ninh, June 2 -- The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh, home to UNESCO-recognised natural heritage site Ha Long Bay, served 9.1 million holiday-makers, including 330,000 foreigners, earning over 4.25 trillion VND (163.28 million USD) in the first five months of 2025, up 7% in the number of tourists compared to the same period last years. According to Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Pham Duc An, tourism is a key driver of local growth. He urged the province to implement effective measures and organise events to attract visitors during the peak summer season in 2025, aiming to welcome 10.8 million tourist arrivals in the first half of the year.

Local authorities have implemented a range of coordinated measures to b...