Then singing seeks UNESCO recognition
The northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang, one of the cradles of Hat Then (Then singing), is working hard to hasten the compilation of a dossier seeking UNESCO’s recognition of the musical genre as a piece of intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
Central region ready for marine tourism season
Central coastal provinces and cities will launch interesting programs during the marine tourism season.
Nikko Saigon offers treats for brides and grooms
The Hotel Nikko Saigon has launched special wedding packages for brides and grooms to enjoy a one-night stay at Nikko Suite room, buffet dinners and decorations for their wedding parties.
Garlic salad on Ly Son Island   (Apr 03, 2014)
Garlic salad on Ly Son Island
If you have a chance to travel to Quang Ngai Province’s Ly Son Island, you will find an exotic plant for sure dubbed “male garlic”.
Gov't helps to keep xoan alive
A 165 billion VND (7.85 million USD) project funded by the Government will help encourage artisans, amateur singers and young people in the northern province of Phu Tho to preserve xoan singing.
Viet Nam continues to be an attractive destination for international tourists
  (TITC) - According to the General Statistics Office, the number of int’l visitors to Viet Nam in the first two months of 2014 increased dramatically over the same period last year, which shows that Viet Nam continues to be an attractive destination for international tourists.
Hoi An celebrates arrival of six millionth foreign tourist
The ancient city of Hoi An in central Quang Nam province celebrated the arrival of the 6 millionth foreign tourist who visited the old quarter at the Japanese Bridge, on February 28.
Hoi An named one of the most romantic cities in the world
An Indian magazine, India Times, has named Hoi An, a World Heritage Site located in the central province of Quang Nam, one of the world's most romantic cities.
Lao Cai aims for 1.5 million tourist arrivals in 2014
The northern mountainous province of Lao Cai targets 1.5 million tourist arrivals and 2.8 trillion VND (135.7 million USD) in tourism revenue for 2014.
Dragonair increases Danang-Hong Kong flights
Dragonair of Cathay Pacific announced it will raise the number of weekly flights between Danang and Hong Kong to 7 from the current 4 as of December 18.
Hoi An organizes various activities to celebrate Cultural Heritage Day
(TITC) – The People’s Committee of Hoi An City has launched the plan of organizing various activities to celebrate the Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Day (23rd November) and 14th anniversary of Hoi An ancient Town recognized as World Cultural Heritage (November 1999 – 2013).
Soc Trang builds up to boat race festival
The first regional “Ngo” boat race festival, a traditional race among ethnic Khmer in the Mekong Delta, is slated for November 14-17 in the southern province of Soc Trang with 61 teams on the waiting list.
Hoi An wins 2013 Asian townscape awards
Hoi An ancient town in the central province of Quang Nam has won the 2013 Asian Townscape Awards given by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme.
Hoi An voted as scenic city of 2013 in Asia
Hoi An city in Quang Nam province has been voted as a scenic city of 2013 in Asia by the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN Habitat).
Hoi An City attracts 1.3 million tourist arrivals
(TITC) - Since early this year, Hoi An City (Quang Nam Province) has  attracted 1.3 million tourist arrivals, increasing by 22.9% over the same period last year. Total same-day visitor arrivals reached 926,500, increasing by 18.6%; total over-night tourist arrivals reached 593,000, increasing by 16.2%.