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15844
Thu, 08/14/2008 - 10:16
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ASEAN tourists rise 21 percent in first-half year
Hanoi (VNA) - The number of arrivals from ASEAN countries in Vietnam rose by 21 percent to 473,000 in the first half of the year.
The strong increase is attributable to the improvement in road routesbetween Vietnam , Laos and Cambodia and simplified entry procedures.
The ASEAN countries have emerged as the fastest growing market forVietnam 's tourism.
Tourists from the Philippines take the lead with a 55 percent rise, followed by Thailand with 41.6 percent, Singapore 27.5 percent and Malaysia 21.6 percent.-Enditem
The strong increase is attributable to the improvement in road routesbetween Vietnam , Laos and Cambodia and simplified entry procedures.
The ASEAN countries have emerged as the fastest growing market forVietnam 's tourism.
Tourists from the Philippines take the lead with a 55 percent rise, followed by Thailand with 41.6 percent, Singapore 27.5 percent and Malaysia 21.6 percent.-Enditem
