French gastronomy festival to take place in Ha Noi
The first Balade en France in Ha Noi is set to take place at the city’s Ly Thai To Statue Square from December 14-16, said French Ambassador to Viet Nam Bertrand Lortholary in a media briefing on December 11 in Ha Noi.
Rural tourism targets community benefits
To promote rural tourism, it is necessary to pay attention to community benefits and cultural and environmental protection, said Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue. 
New TV channel on culture and tourism launched
The country’s first multi-platform interactive TV channel on culture and tourism has just been launched by the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Forum discusses solutions for sustainable tourism development
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam chaired a tourism forum in Ha Noi on December 6 to discuss major measures to develop high-quality and sustainable tourism in Viet Nam by 2030.
VN among Asia’s destinations that you aren’t wasting too much time on travel
Viet Nam has been named among best destinations that you aren’t wasting too much time on travel, according to a list released by The Economic Times, an English-language, Indian daily newspaper.
Tay Ninh to host the first traditional rice crepe festival
The first Trang Bang - Banh Trang Phoi Suong (dew-soaked rice crepe) Festival will take place in Tay Ninh Province’s Trang Bang District from December 20 to 25, according to the province’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism. 
Exploring serene Lan Ha Bay – the “second” Ha Long bay of Viet Nam
With around 400 islands covered with diversified species of plants, Lan Ha Bay in Cat Ba island district, in the northern port city of Hai Phong, has risen to become a “second” Ha Long Bay of Viet Nam on the tourist map.
Ha Noi launches second open top bus tour
The second double-decker bus tour named Thang Long-Ha Noi City Tour was launched in Ha Noi on November 30.
Nearly 150 Vietnamese cultural antiques introduced
Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh City Antique Association opened an exhibition of 130 valuable antiques featuring Vietnamese history, culture and cultural exchanges in the region, on November 28.  
Ha Noi introduces 13 new heritage items
As many as 13 national special heritages were introduced to the public for the first time in an exhibition held on November 22 in the Ha Noi Museum on the occasion of the Viet Nam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23).  
Ha Noi to host first Viet Nam Travel & Tourism Summit
The first Viet Nam Travel & Tourism Summit will take place at the Intercontinental Landmark72 hotel in Ha Noi on December 5-6 in the framework of the Viet Nam Economic Forum (ViEF) 2018.    
Viet Nam - Korea culture, food fest to run in Ha Noi
The Viet Nam - Republic of Korea (RoK) culture and food festival will take place in Ha Noi between November 30 and December 2.
Na Hang lake: A great area to get out of the city at the weekend
Taking a boat trip on Na Hang lake in Tuyen Quang province amid the cool breeze in late autumn is a sound choice to get out of the city at the weekend, allowing visitors to forget their busy schedules at work and refuel their positive energy for the coming week.  
National cultural heritage exhibition to run in Hanoi this November
An exhibition on Viet Nam’s cultural heritage will take place at the Viet Nam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts in Ha Noi between November 23 and 25.
Vietnamese culture day held in Egypt’s Damietta province
The Cultural Day of Viet Nam was held in Damietta province of Egypt by the Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt and the province’s authorities on November 15.