Snail noodle soup: A dish brings the breath of Ha Noi
Like the French, the Vietnamese eat snails too, but not the same kind of snails. They eat oc (Vietnamese freshwater snails), which are smaller and chewier than their land-based cousins. 'Bun oc' (snail noodle soup) is a dish that brings the breath of Ha Noi.  
Vietnam Airlines aims to become five-star airline in 2020
Vietnam Airlines has reached five-star standards for 30 percent of the 700 criteria from the international air transport rating organisation Skytrax, a step forward in its quest to become a…
Vietnam Airlines maintains Skytrax four-star rating for three consecutive years
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has been certified as a 4-Star Airline by the international air transport rating organization SKYTRAX for three consecutive years.
2018 Gong Cultural Festival slated for mid-November
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has instructed the People’s Committee of the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai to work with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) and relevant agencies to organise the 2018 Gong Cultural Festival.  
Vietnam Airlines allows payment by QR code
Vietnam Airlines has announced that it will start to allow customers to buy tickets using QR code through the National Payment Corporation of Viet Nam (NAPAS) and VNPay.  
Vietnam Airlines announces Branded Fares Matrix for passengers
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines announced its Branded Fares Matrix (BFM) for passengers on July 2, which made a comprehensive introduction of the interests of customers.
Viet Nam’s hotel market attracts foreign management companies
Viet Nam has witnessed an influx of international hotel brands and hotel management companies in the last few years, according to property consultant Savills Viet Nam.
Vietnam Airlines, Sabre expand partnership
Vietnam Airlines and US-based Sabre Corporation, a leading technology provider in the global travel industry, have signed an agreement to expand their cooperation.  
Vietnam Airlines adds 3,000 flights during summer
The national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines, will add 3,000 flights (equivalent to 530,000 seats) on domestic routes to meet the increasing number of travellers during summer holidays.  
Festival offers a taste of Southern region’s cuisine
The eighth annual Southern Land Cuisine Festival opened at Dam Sen park in Ho Chi Minh City on May 31, offering visitors a chance to savour the best flavours and specialties of the region.
2018 Da Nang summer travel programme to offer a range of exciting activities
A series of 23 exciting events under the 2018 Da Nang Summer Destination programme, taking place from June 16 to 20, promises to give visitors a new and interesting experience in the coastal city this summer.
Korean painters launch 30 more murals in Quang Nam village
Volunteers from the Republic of Korea have completed some 30 more murals on walls of houses in the coastal commune of Tam Thanh in Tam Ky, the capital of central Quang Nam province.  
Viet Nam ranks 84th among world’s most powerful passports
According to latest statistics of Henley Passport Index 2018 released on May 23, Viet Nam ranks 84th among the most powerful passports in the world with 51 visa-free destinations.
Malaysian Famtrip delegation surveys tours in central provinces
A Famtrip delegation from Malaysia is surveying new tours in central provinces and meeting with local tourism businesses to seek cooperation opportunities.
Vietnam Airlines move operations to new terminal at China’s Baiyun airport
The Vietnam Airlines Corporation announced that it will switch operations to Terminal T2 from Terminal T1 at Baiyun International Airport in China’s Guangzhou city from May 19 to improve its services.