Qatar Airways to open direct flights to Da Nang in December
Qatar Airways has announced it will launch direct flights to the central city of Da Nang on December 19.  
Hoi An hosts RoK Cultural Days 2018
The Republic of Korea (RoK) Cultural Days will take place in Hoi An City on October 12-13, said the municipal Culture and Sports Centre on October 8.  
October adds luster to Viet Nam’s destinations
Many of Viet Nam’s popular destinations become more alluring in the month of October, the Condé Nast Traveler says.
Dong Nai targets tourists from Japan, RoK, Germany, Australia
The southern province of Dong Nai plans to promote inbound tours targeting tourists from Japan, the Republic of Korea (RoK), Germany and Australia for 2018 – 2020.   
Exploring Muong Hoa valley by mountain train
From now to December 31, Sun World Fansipan Legend arerunning a discount program for visitors to discover Muong Hoa Valley by mountain train and enjoy Muong Hoa cuisine.  
5,000 people to join street carnival in Ha Noi
A street carnival with the theme “The Quintessence of Ha  Noi - Confluence and Shine” is scheduled to be held around Hoan Kiem Lake in the centre of Ha Noi on July 29, according to an announcement from the Ha Noi Department of Culture and Sports on July 20.  
Vietjet transfers operations to Terminal T1 at Yangon International airport
Viet Nam’s budget carrier Vietjet Air has transferred its flight operations from Terminal T2 to Terminal T1 of Myanmar’s Yangon International Airport in order to meet the airport’s renovation requirements.  
Tourist arrivals to Ha Noi up 10 percent in first half
Tourist arrivals to the capital city of Ha Noi topped 13.19 million in the first half of this year, up 10 percent year-on-year, pushing up revenue by 9.3 percent annually to over 39.2 trillion VND (1.74 billion USD).   
Media cooperation boosts tourism in Mekong-Lancang region
Major media agencies from member countries of the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation met on July 3 to seek to enhance cooperation in service of tourism in the region.
CNN audience responds positively to Ha Noi’s sights and culture
The US Cable News Network (CNN) has recently broadcast a special programme titled “Destination Ha Noi”, with footage of the Viet Nam capital’s sights and culture having received a positive response from many international friends.  
Vietnamese firms advised to invest in Cuba’s tourism market
Amid increasing demand from international visitors, Cuba plans to increase its number of hotel and guesthouse rooms to 108,000 by 2030, opening up great opportunities for Vietnamese investors operating in the fields of property, restaurant and tourism.
Overseas Vietnamese students active in promoting Vietnamese image in Russia
Traditional Vietnamese cultural values were introduced to international students in Russia via a range of special performances by Vietnamese students in Moscow.
Fireworks display in Ho Chi Minh city on April 30th
Ho Chi Minh city People’s Committee has planned fireworks displays celebrating Southern Liberation and National Unification Day (April 30th) and May Day at two locations.
Ly Son Island’s new high-speed boat launched
A high-speed boat, Super Bien Dong, which will ferry passengers to Ly Son Island in Quang Ngai province was launched on April 11, shortening the travel time from the mainland to the island from 75 minutes to 35 minutes.  
Co To Island awaits beach lovers to explore
The exceptional beauty of the UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay is always what local and international tourists think of first when the name of Quang Ninh Province flashes through their mind. That is true but a trip to Quang Ninh will be more richly rewarding if visitors take the chance to drop by Co To Island, also in the province.