Dong Thap: Cao Lanh receives UNESCO Learning City Award
Cao Lanh in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap is the next city in Vietnam to join the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC), together with 76 other cities from 43 countries.
Xanh island-a green pearl in Binh Dinh province
Nhon Chau island commune, which is called Xanh or Green island by the locals in Binh Dinh province, is located in a strategic position of national defense and an unspoiled…
Dong Son-era drum surface found in Dong Thap province
A bronze drumhead dating back about 2,000 - 2,300 years ago in the Dong Son civilisation has been discovered in the southern province of Dong Thap.
Annual festival at Go Thap Special National Monument held internally
The ceremony to commemorate the 155th death anniversary of national heroes Thien Ho Vo Duy Duong and military officer Nguyen Tan Kieu, one of two annual festivals at the Go Thap Special National Monument, Thap Muoi District, Dong Thap, will be held on an internal scale due to the pandemic.
Exhibition honours typical examples following President Ho Chi Minh’s lifestyle
Over 200 documents, articles and objectives featuring 131 typical examples in all fields are being showcased at an exhibition which officially opened at the Ho Chi Minh Museum in Hanoi on June 3.
“Story of Pottery” retells history of traditional craft
A series of cultural activities entitled “Story of Pottery” are underway to introduce some craft villages in Hanoi and other places. The event will run through the end of this month.
Dong Thap develops close to 100 community-based tourism sites
Dong Thap province has developed nearly 100 community-based tourism sites to date and become the third-most attractive locality in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region.
Best places to visit in Mekong Delta
(TITC) - Mekong Delta owns rich natural resource, specific historical and cultural values of 4 ethnic groups, including Kinh, Hoa, Khmer, Cham. Recently, Mekong Delta Tourism Association has recognized more 7 new typical tourist sites of the Mekong Delta in 2014 to strengthen tourism potential promotion of the region to tourists at home and abroad
Seven South-eastern localities join hands to stimulate regional tourism
A tourism stimulus programme in the Southeast region was launched on October 2 in Vung Tau City, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province, to promote the region as a safe and attractive destination for visitors.
Protect pristine beauty of Lan Ha Bay: Hollywood hero DiCaprio
American actor Leonardo DiCaprio says Vietnam's Lan Ha Bay is a "paradise" that could be lost to tourism overkill and plastic pollution.
Sa Dec flower village to be turned into tourism culture centre
The People's Committee of Sa Dec city, the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap has been assigned to invest in a project to develop the Sa Dec flower village into a tourism culture village.
5 must-try dishes when visiting Ba Vi
Goat, ostrich and hill chicken meat, rice cakes and dairy products are among the top specialities of Ba Vi, a popular weekend getaway near Ha Noi.
Vietjet announces new route linking Phu Quoc with RoK capital
Budget carrier Vietjet Air announced the opening of a new route linking Phu Quoc island in the southern province of Kien Giang with Seoul of the Republic of Korea (RoK), on December 7.
Da Nang pitches itself to international cruise agents
The Central City of Da Nang will host an international conference on cruise tourism development on November 15 with the aim of promoting the central coastal city to international cruise lines and cruise travel agents as an attractive cruise destination.  
Viet Nam-Japan cultural, trade exchange programme opens
The fourth Viet Nam-Japan culture and trade exchange programme kicked off at Luu Huu Phuoc Park, Can Tho city, on November 2, as part of the activities to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Viet Nam-Japan diplomatic ties.