Visa exemption extended for visitors from eight countries
Vietnam will continue visa exemption for citizens of Russia, Japan, the Republic of Korea (RoK), Finland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Belarus, until the end of 2022. 
Khmer community in Hau Giang, Soc Trang celebrate Sene Dolta festival
The Khmer community in the southern provinces of Hau Giang and Soc Trang are celebrating their Sene Dolta festival, a major event of the ethnic group to remember ancestors, with…
Soc Trang develops eco-tourism in Dung islet
Emblazoned with lush carpet of forest with diversified flora and fauna, Cu Lao Dung (Dung islet) in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang boasts huge potential to develop eco-tourism.…
Van Don welcomes 690,000 tourist arrivals in first half
The number of tourists to Van Don district in the first half of the year is expected to reach 690,000, 60% of the year’s plan; of which about 11,500 are foreigners, 58% of the plan, according to statistics of Van Don culture and information office.
National photo exhibition to focus on Quang Ninh in search for the best snappers
The biennial national art photo exhibition kicked off on May 2 to assess the achievements of Vietnamese photographers in the last two years.
Viet Nam leaves impression at tourism fair in Canada
Viet Nam’s booth attracted thousands of visitors at the 24th Travel and Vacation Show in Ottawa, Canada, which was held from March 17-18.
Dien Bien Province: Ban Flower Festival 2018 to open in March
The Ban Flower Festival 2018 will open in Dien Bien Phu City, the northwestern province of Dien Bien, on March 18.
Xoan Singing to receive official recognition as heritage of humanity
Xoan Singing of northern Phu Tho province will receive the official recognition as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity from UNESCO in a ceremony at Lai Len Shrine, Viet Tri city, Phu Tho on February 3.  
Cultural and tourism activities contribute to APEC’s success
A conference to summarize cultural and tourism tasks during APEC Viet Nam 2017 Year has been organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, under the presidency of Deputy Minister Huynh Vinh Ai.
Over 500 Khmer race boats at Ooc Om Boc Festival
The traditional Ngo (Khmer boat) race will close the six-day Ooc Om Boc Festival in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang tonight.
Cultural dissemination team serving ethnic people in Dak Lak province
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has decided to organize a cultural dissemination team serving ethnic people in remote and ethnic-inhabited areas in 2017 in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak.
Ok Om Bok festival in Soc Trang provides new features
The Ok Om Bok Festival, also known as the Festival of Worshipping the Moon, will take place in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang, from October 28 to November 3.
Viet Nam-RoK cultural exchange organised in Seoul
A Viet Nam - Republic of Korea (RoK) cultural exchange festival was held in Seoul on August 27 to celebrate Viet Nam’s 72nd National Day (September 2, 1945) and the 25th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties (December 22, 1992).
Hoi An International Marathon 2017 to be held in September
The Hoi An International Marathon 2017 will be held at Hoai River Square on September 17.
The 7th Da Lat Flower Festival to be launched from 23 to 27 December
The Central Highlands Province of Lam Dong of People’s Committee has planned for the 7th Da Lat Flower Festival 2017. As per the province's plan, the festival will take place from 23 to 27 December 2017.