ASEAN ministers of culture, arts meet in Hue
ASEAN Ministers responsible for Culture and Arts are gathering at their 6th conference (AMCA 6) in Hue city, the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, from April 17-20, to discuss measures to boost cooperation in the field among the regional countries.
Canh bong tha - exotic treat from old Hanoians
Hanoi is known for a number of traditional exotic dishes which reflect local people’s unique and sophisticated cultural lifestyle.
World class cruise ship brings over 1,000 visitors to Hue
A Bahamas national ship with more than 1,000 passengers and crewmembers on board docked in the Chan May port in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on April 17.
Vietnam Airlines adds flights during national holiday
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced that it will add 342 domestic flights on 16 routes on April 30 (country reunification) and May 1 (Labour Day).
Plentiful activities to mark Dien Bien Phu Victory
A series of activities will be held across the nation, especially the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien, from now to the end of May to mark the 60th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory, which helped end French colonial rule in Vietnam. 
2014 Hue Festival to feature 68 art troupes
As many as 68 art groups with about 1,400 artists from 38 countries across the world have so far registered to participate in the 2014 Hue Festival, which is slated for April 12-20 in the former imperial city of Hue.
Lao Cai to ready for “North-West’s Spring” Festival
(TITC) - From 5 to 6 April 2014, in Sa Pa Town, Lao Cai Province, Viettel Military-run Telecom Group in cooperation with Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs and People’s Committee of Lao Cai Province will organize “North-West’s Spring” Festival. The event also aims to commemorate 1 year of launching Viettel’s  product set for ethnic minority people. 
Philippines promotes tourism in VITM 2014
(TITC) – In the framework of Viet Nam International Travel Mart 2014 (VITM Ha Noi 2014), on 3rd April 2014, Philippines Department of Tourism organized a press conference introducing Philippines’s destinations to promote its image.
Viet Nam attracts over 2.3 million foreign tourists in first quarter
The number of foreign tourist arrivals to Viet Nam in the first quarter of 2014 reached an estimated 2.32 million, a 29.3 percent rise over a year previous, according to the General Department of Statistics.
Puppetry to mark World Theatre Day
Traditional puppetry will be performed in Ha Noi to celebrate World Theatre Day, which falls on March 27.
Sienkiewicz promotes Viet Nam tourism in Russia
The Moscow State Institute for Industry of Tourism (MGIIT) recently posthumously honoured Yuri Aleksandrovich Sienkiewicz for his significant contributions to promoting Viet Nam and its culture in Russia.
Foreign arrivals increase in two months
Viet Nam welcomed over 1.6 million overseas arrivals in the first two months of 2014, a surge of 33.4 percent over the same period last year, according to General Statistics Office.
Cherry blossom festival to be held in Ha Long city in April
The opening ceremony of the annual cherry blossom festival will take place on 8pm at Ha Long park and will be broadcast live on Quang Ninh Television and Radio.
Specific cultural characteristics of Tay ethnic group in Quang Ninh province
Long Tong festival, a special festival of the Tay ethnic minority group, has taken place at Dap Thanh commune, Ba Che district, the northern province of Quang Ninh.
 Vietnam's gastronomy introduced in Thailand
The Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand in conjunction with Le Danang restaurant in Thailand 's capital of Bangkok has launched the Vietnam Gastronomy Month in Thailand .