Unlocking the Potential of the Mekong Region via Innovative Partnerships
(TITC) – This is the theme of Mekong Tourism Symposium which will be held on June 18, 2015 in Da Nang.
Deputy PM Dam affirms sustainable tourism development
Viet Nam pursues sustainable tourism development in accordance with environmental protection and promotes traditional cultural values and local livelihood, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam stated.
Cruisers to boost Hoa Binh tourism
The Hoa Binh Tourism Company has launched two new three-star cruisers to serve tourists in the Hoa Binh Lake in the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh, expected to contribute…
Muong ethnic culture museum inaugurated in Hoa Binh
A private museum was inaugurated on April 9 in the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh to preserve and uphold Muong ethnic culture.
Thai ethnic people host tourists
Homestay service has been available for years in Lac village of Thai ethnic minority group in Mai Chau District in the northwestern mountainous province of Hoa Binh. But recently it has been made more professional.
Media centre for IPU-132 Assembly opens in Ha Noi
A media centre for the 132nd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly (IPU-132) opened on March 26th on the 3rd floor at the Viet Nam National Convention Center in Ha Noi.
Tourism helps historic Ha Giang village prosper
Lung Cam Tren village in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang has been positively transformed owing to Dong Van district’s 2010 decision to develop it into a ‘Cultural Village’ in line with new style rural area regulations.
An Giang province to have tallest Shakyamuni Buddha statue
The construction of the Shakyamuni Buddha statue, which is expected to be the tallest of its kind in the world, commenced in the southern province of An Giang on March 5.
Viet Nam receives 756,000 foreign arrivals in February
Foreign tourist arrivals to Viet Nam in February 2015 reached 756,000, a 7.9% rise from the previous month, according the General Statistics Office (GSO).
Cua Dai Beach makes TripAdvisors best list
Travel website Trip Advisor has named Cua Dai Beach in the central province of Quang Nam to its 2015 Travelers' Choice Awards for Asian beaches.
Moc Chau blanketed in white blossoms
It is that time of the year again in Moc Chau Plateau, the northwestern province of Son La, where hills and valleys are dyed in plum blossoms’ white.
Jetstar Pacific opens Ho Chi Minh City - Dong Hoi route
Low-cost airline Jetstar Pacific officially opened a new domestic route connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Dong Hoi in Quang Binh province on February 1.
Special treats for women   (Oct 20, 2014)
Special treats for women
Many subsidiaries of Saigontourist Holding Company are rolling up their sleeves for special gastronomic and entertainment events to treat customers on the occasion of the Viet Nam Women’s Day (October 20)
Interesting wedding ritual of the Muong
The Muong culture is expressed in the group’s lifestyle, customs, and beliefs. The wedding ritual of the Muong in Hoa Binh shapes the formation and development of the family and clan.
Giang Mo Village offers intimate view of Muong ethnic culture
Houses on stilts rested under the shadow of big trees, surrounded by paddy fields. Our curious eyes seemed not to bother the chickens who walked freely on simple bamboo fences. A small cement path led us to houses where we could see how Muong people garden, raise poultry, weave and cook.