Business trendsVietnam's tourism hot spot becomes foreign investment hub
U.S.-China conflict and new infrastructure give rise to northern Quang Ninh province
The same province that attracts tourists from around the world to Halong Bay is beginning to attract big manufacturers to its relatively cheap industrial parks. © AP
ATSUSHI TOMIYAMA, Nikkei staff writer
TOKYO -- With its emerald green ocean and moss-covered islets, the world heritage site of Halong Bay in northern Vietnam is one of the country's most popular destinations, attracting tourists from around the world. In 2023, it welcomed about 2.6 million foreign visitors, accounting for 21% of Vietnam's total inbound tourists.