2019-nCoV epidemic affects tourism and exports in Vietnam
The cancellation of thousands of air tickets and hotel reservations, and lower sales of agricultural products, especially to China, are the first symptoms of what the Vietnamese economy could suffer from the new coronavirus.
 |
That was the concern shown today by tourism and agriculture managers in meetings aimed at mitigating the expected consequences of the coronavirus 2019-nCoV.
According to the General Department of Statistics (DGE), in the first quarter of the year the number of foreign visitors to Vietnam will only be around 644,000, a reduction of more than 55 percent compared to the same period in 2019.
If the epidemic of acute respiratory syndrome caused by the virus lasts until March, the losses will amount to about 2.3 billion dollars due to the non-arrival of foreign tourists, the agency predicted.
Already in January, revenues fell two percent, he said, but then the alarm (about the expansion of the epidemic) was not as great as it is now, and the situation threatens to worsen.
China, the first and main victim of the new coronavirus, is the world's third largest importer of Vietnamese goods, particularly those items. Trade between the two countries is virtually paralyzed in order to prevent the spread of the epidemic./.
Tags:
Most read
Related Stories
Viets Home
US CDC Continues to Accompany Vietnam in Improving Community Health
In a recent press conference, Dr. Eric Dziuban, Country Director at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) in Vietnam, discussed priorities and potential for Vietnam-US cooperation in public health after the COVID-19 pandemic.
December 03, 2023 | 05:09
Viets Home
Vietnam makes world's first mask with Covid-killing ability
According to research by from German, American and Indian laboratories, Vietnam's Wakamono masks are capable of killing 99% of some viruses, including nCoV
June 18, 2021 | 10:08
National
New COVID-19 strain won’t affect Vietnam’s vaccine study
The most stable gene region of the nCoV is selected to develop vaccine, therefore, the latest mutation of the novel coronavirus found in Da Nang late July won’t affect Vietnamese experts’ vaccine study.
August 01, 2020 | 16:15
World
Beijing says COVID-19 situation 'extremely severe'
After almost two months with no new coronavirus infections, Beijing has recorded dozens of new cases in recent days, all linked to a major wholesale food market, raising concerns about a resurgence of the disease.
June 17, 2020 | 08:33
In topics
Focus
Vietnam Covid-19 Updates (May 1): Daily Infections Fall to Nine-month Low of 5,109
As of 6pm on April 30, Vietnam has confirmed more than 10.6 million infections, ranking 12th out of 227 countries and territories worldwide.
May 01, 2022 | 11:15
Focus
Vietnam Covid-19 Updates (April 29): 7,100 Cases, 79,000 Recoveries Reported
As of 6 pm on April 28, Vietnam has confirmed more than 10.6 million infections, ranking 12th out of 227 countries and territories worldwide.
April 29, 2022 | 09:54
Focus
Vietnam Covid-19 Updates (April 28): 8,004 Cases, Five Deaths Reported
As of the end of April 26, 17.3 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines were given to more than 17.3 million children between 12 and 17 years old.
April 28, 2022 | 08:28
Focus
Vietnam Covid-19 Updates (April 26): Additional 7,417 Cases Recorded
The total number of Covid-related fatalities in the country now stands at 43,021, or 0.4% of the overall caseload.
April 26, 2022 | 09:21
Recommended
Travel
Hanoi Ranks Among World’s Friendliest Destinations for International Tourists
The Star of Malaysia reported that MoneySuperMarket website had released a list of “10 cities with friendliest customer services in the world”. Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, is the only Southeast Asian destination to make the top 10 and rank second globally. Hanoi is depicted as a city with friendly staff and high-quality customer service for visitors.
July 20, 2026 | 14:27
Travel
"Discover Moscow" - Tourism Information Ecosystem Launches Vietnamese Version Platform
With a Vietnamese tourism promotion page, Moscow is demonstrating its growing interest in the Vietnamese market to create a more comfortable, accessible, and personalised destination experience.
July 16, 2026 | 16:01
Travel
Top Coral Reef Diving Destinations in Viet Nam for Summer 2026
Viet Nam's long coastline and thousands of offshore islands have created ideal conditions for thriving coral reef ecosystems. As summer travel peaks in 2026, destinations including Hon Mun, Cu Lao Cham, Phu Quoc, Vinh Hy, and Con Dao are expected to attract travelers eager to explore vibrant underwater landscapes through snorkeling and scuba diving.
July 16, 2026 | 09:20
Travel
Leveraging Cuisine to Elevate Vietnam's Tourism Brand
On July 13, the Vietnam Institute of Culture, Arts, Sports and Tourism under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism held a seminar titled “Cuisine and the development of Vietnam’s tourism”. The seminar gathered managers, experts, researchers, and businesses to recommend solutions to bringing cuisine values into play as a cultural resource, contributing to enhancing competitiveness and creating Vietnam’s tourism brand in the context of international integration.
July 14, 2026 | 21:09
Popular article
Travel
Ho Chi Minh City Boosts Tourism Revenue Through High-Value Visitor Strategy
Ho Chi Minh City orientates tourism development linked to urban economy, night-time economy, culture industry and experience economy, changing from event organizing model to developing event economy model.
July 13, 2026 | 14:53
Travel
Vietnam Ranks First in Number of Foreigners with Long-Term Stays in RoK
According to a report released by Statistics Korea on July 9, Vietnam ranked first in the number of foreign nationals entering the RoK for long-term stays in 2025, with approximately 98,000 people. Vietnamese citizens accounted for the largest share among foreigners staying in the country for more than 90 days.
July 12, 2026 | 18:29
Travel
Bringing Essence of Vietnamese Cuisine Closer to Europe and the World
On the evening of July 8, at Pho Saigon Restaurant in Vienna, Austria, the Vietnamese Embassy in Austria, in coordination with the We Love Pho Association, the Ninh Binh Culinary Culture Association, and Vietnamese culinary artisans and experts, organized a program titled “Pho and Culinary Culture: Bringing Vietnamese Identity Closer to Europe and the World.”The event was one of the stops on the Journey of Pho and Vietnamese Culinary Culture Across Europe, contributing to the promotion of Vietnam’s image, people, and cultural values to international friends.
July 12, 2026 | 18:27
Travel
Russian Arrivals to Vietnam Nearly Triple in First Half of 2026
In the first six months of 2026, Vietnam welcomed more than 742,000 Russian visitors, 2.8 times higher than in the same period last year. This strong recovery has made Russia the third-largest source market for Vietnam's tourism industry, behind only China and the Republic of Korea.
July 11, 2026 | 16:31