Workshop to promote Vietnam-RoK tourism
Nearly 30 travel agencies from the Republic of Korea (RoK) came to a workshop held in central Nha Trang city, Khanh Hoa province, on October 4, 2008 to seek ways to boost tourism between the two countries.
Thua Thien-Hue attracts 1.1 million visitors
Central Thua Thien- Hue province has so far this year welcomed more than 1.1 million visitors, a year on year increase of 25.4 percent, grossing nearly 540 billion VND from…
Hanoi welcomes 960,000 foreign visitors
Hanoi has received more than 960,000 foreign visitors from 160 countries and territories so far this year, according to the Hanoi Cultural, Sport and Tourism Department.
40,000 visitors attend Bay Nui Festival
The 17th Bay Nui Cow Racing Festival took place at Ta Miet Pagoda in Luong Phi commune, Tri Ton district, southern province of An Giang on September 27, 2008 attracting more than 40,000 visitors
Ba Vi National Park offers ideal vacation close to home
The cool weather and beautiful panoramas of Da Lat and Sa Pa may be too far away for those who have limited time for vacation. A one-day picnic to the Ba Vi National Park might be the ideal option to escape the heat and enjoy life in the clouds
Nineteen artists from the Youth Theatre will take part in the 10th Asian Art Festival in China from September 26 to October 8, 2008.
Vietnamese films travel abroad   (Sep 26, 2008)
Vietnamese films travel abroad
A series of Vietnamese movies have set off for international film festivals with hope to be enjoyed by overseas Vietnamese
Russian newspaper hails Vietnam’s land and people
An article on Vietnam’s land and people was published on a Russian newspaper, praising Vietnamese people and the country’s achievements on socio-economy and tourism.
Lam Kinh Festival attracts 25,000 participants
During three days of Lam Kinh Festival 25,000 participants visited the relic, contributing to raising the number of tourists to Thanh Hoa in the first nine months this year to more than 2.12 million, reaching 93 percent of the yearly target, a 21.3 percent year on year.
Vietnam to offer first trans-ASEAN motor tour
Nine tourists from the US, Canada and Norway will join in a trans-ASEAN tour by motorbike, which will be launched in Vietnam for the first time on September 24, 2008.
Russian nationals will be exempted from visa when entering Vietnam within 15 days from January 1, 2009, according to a decision of the Vietnamese Prime Minister.
Festival to celebrate Vietnam’s diverse, colourful cultures
A colourful festival to highlight various regions’ cultural identities will take place in Hanoi from October 6-9, 2008, beginning a series of activities to celebrate the 1,000th founding anniversary of the Thang Long-Hanoi capital city.
Japanese ambassador plants cherry flowers in Da Lat
Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Mitsuo Sakaba on September 21, 2008 joined officials and deaf students from Central Highlands Lam Dong province in planting cherry blossom trees at the resort city of Da Lat.
Saigontourist receives 1,100 visitors from SuperStar Gemini
Saigontourist Travel Service Company has welcomed about 1,100 visitors, mainly Australians from the SuperStar Gemini cruise ship which docked at Sai Gon Port on the afternoon of September 19, 2008.
Colourful Vietnam Festival lightens Japan
The two-day festival, the peak in a series of celebrations to the 35th anniversary held across Japan, is expected to delight Japanese audiences during the week-ends with special art performances by the Ho Chi Minh City art troupe and Vietnamese famous singers alongside with Japanese singer stars. The Vietnam Culture Space has made a difference with a painting and photo picture exhibition on Vietnamese land…
Highlights