Phu Tho looks to promote local specialties as souvenirs for tourists
The northern mid-land province of Phu Tho is striving to develop and promote local specialties as part of its moves to develop tourism, given most tourists’ wish to buy typical products of localities they have visited as souvenirs.
Viet Nam has six more national intangible cultural heritages
Viet Nam has added six more cultural icons to the list of national intangible cultural heritages under a recent decision by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Exhibition displays ceramic products in Ha Noi
The Centre for Scientific and Cultural Activities of Van Mieu – QuocTu Giam (Temple of Literature – National University) and Bat Trang Ceramics and Pottery Association has co-organized an exhibition…
Hue aims to develop smart tourism
The central coastal province of Thua-Thien Hue, especially Hue City, is projected to become a smart tourist destination in the years to come, having invested in technology, infrastructure and relevant services based on a recently approved smart tourism plan.  
Viet Nam, Hong Kong best places for first Asia experience: Canada tourism site
Viet Nam and Hong Kong are where travelers should get their first Asia experiences, says Mapped, a Canadian travel news site.  
Activities to celebrate 15th anniversary of Russian Center of Science and Culture
Diverse cultural activities to celebrate 15th anniversary of Russian Center of Science and Culture in Ha Noi will take place from October 10th to 17th.
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.  
“Ha Noi in me” photo exhibition marks Ha Noi’s Liberation Day
The vibrancy and distinctive features of Ha Noi’s craft streets and villages are being reflected at a photo exhibition entitled “Ha Noi in me” which opened at the Temple of Literature on October 9.  
Ox racing festival in An Giang kicks off
The annual Bay Nui (Seven Mountains) Ox Racing Festival kicked off on October 8 in Tinh Bien district, the Mekong Delta province of An Giang, attracting thousands of people.  
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 both traditional rituals and social activities. 
A food tour of Viet Nam is not to be missed: New York Times
The New York Times has named Viet Nam among seven journeys ideal for a cultural exploration through its cuisine.
Vietnamese airports serve nearly 80 million passengers in nine months
Vietnamese airports served 79.28 million passengers in the first nine months of 2018, a rise of 12.1 percent year-on-year; and transported 1.1 million tonnes of goods, up 5.6 percent, reported the Civil Aviation Authority of Viet Nam (CAAV).  
Ly Son geopark in central province seeks global status
Chairman of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council Guy Martini has expressed his hope that the central province of Quang Ngai will submit the dossiers of the Ly Son geopark to the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to seek a global status next year.  
Ceramic vase set enters Viet Nam Book of Records
A set of 100 ceramic floor vases featuring Viet Nam’s traditional patterns created by artisan Pham Van Tuyen - Venerable Thich Chanh Tinh, has received an entry in the Viet Nam Book of Records.  
Da Nang a top 10 holiday destination for Singaporeans
Bookings and travel trends in Singapore place the central city of Da Nang in the top 10 destinations for Singaporeans.