Viet Nam could join RoK’s effort to seek recognition of lacquer
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) has asked the Prime Minister for permission to join the Republic of Korea (RoK) in compiling a multinational dossier seeking UNESCO’s recognition of the traditional craft of “son mai” (lacquer) as part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage. 
Paintings on Viet Nam displayed in Kremlin Palace
Twenty paintings featuring Vietnamese people and landscapes drawn by children in central Asia and Eastern Europe are on display in Russia’s Kremlin Palace. 
Viet Nam acts as honourary guest at Kolkata book fair
Viet Nam is joining in the 40th International Kolkata Book Fair - one of the biggest of its kind in the world - in Kolkata, the capital city of India’s…
Vietjet to launch Ha Noi - Chinese Taipei route
Low-cost carrier Vietjet Air will introduce a new flight route from Ha Noi to Taipei, Taiwan (China) starting February 1, reported by the Ha Noi Moi newspaper.
Tourism attraction in the east pole of Viet Nam
Located around 100km from Nha Trang City to the North, Mui Doi - Hon Dau has attracted young visitors by beautiful rocky promontories jutting out the sea.
Viet Nam promotes tourism in ATF TRAVEX
(TITC) – In the framework of ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2016 in Manila (Philippines), Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) collaborated with Tourism Department of Ho Chi Minh City, Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Da Nang City, Vietnam Airlines and tourism enterprises to participate in ATF TRAVEX from 20 - 22 January 2016.
Hoi An to host Viet Nam - Asia silk festival
A Viet Nam - Asia silk festival set to take place on March 28-29 will be a major cultural highlight of myriad of events celebrating the 41st anniversary of Hoi An City.
Vietnamese tourism popularised in Panama
An eight-minute film featuring Viet Nam’s beautiful landscapes, unique culture and 30-year reform achievements, began a seminar held in Panama on January 20, to popularise Viet Nam’s people and tourism potentials.
Vietjet Air launches three new air routes
Low-cost carrier Vietjet Air officially launched a new air route between Ho Chi Minh City and Tuy Hoa on January 20.
Thrillist recommends Viet Nam   (Jan 20, 2016)
Thrillist recommends Viet Nam
Thrillist, a leading US food, drink and travel website, has cited the best countries in Southeast Asia to visit, including Viet Nam.
Viet Nam promotes tourism in Norway
Viet Nam’s stand left a good impression on visitors at the “Reiselivmessen Oslo 2016”, an annual international tourism expo that was held in Norway from January 15 - 17. 
Australia helps Viet Nam preserve Thang Long Royal Citadel
Australian Ambassador to Viet Nam Hugh Borrowman on January 18 handed over information boards introducing the Thang Long Royal Citadel to Ha Noi People’s Committee.
Cross-cultural art portrays Morocco, Viet Nam
Landscapes and heritage of Morocco and Viet Nam are featured at an exhibition by artist Naima R Deniale, the wife of the Moroccan Ambassador to Viet Nam.
Vietnamese bakers head to France
Vietnamese bakers and pastry enterprises will present at the Europain & Intersuc 2016 international trade show held in France in February.
Surveying products and services for golf in Viet Nam
(TITC) – From December 26-30, 2015, an int’l presstrip with delegates from Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, England, Australia and India surveyed products and services for golf tourism in Viet Nam.