Terraced fields in Mu Cang Chai, Vietnam's Yen Bai province.

The article said that Vietnam recorded a significant increase in tourist arrivals in 2017, the highest rise in the region. It stressed that Vietnam’s tourism growth is the result of government efforts in nurturing an attractive tourism sector as well as efforts on behalf of localities and businesses in setting up facilities and resources to support the industry. The article said Vietnam focuses on boosting trade and culture in addition to developing traffic, easing visa procedures, ensuring security, and environmental and food hygiene.