Quang Ninh serves 9.2 million tourists in 8 months
The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh welcomed 9.2 million tourists during the first eight months of this year, up 25 percent year-on-year and completing 77 percent of its target for the whole year.   
Can Tho serves nearly 83,000 visitors during holidays
The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho welcomed 82,800 visitors, including 6,200 foreigners, in the three-day National Day holidays spanning from September 1-3, a rise of 8 percent year on…
Vietnamese culture festival held in Seoul
The 8th Vietnamese culture festival (Vietfest Seoul 2018) was held at Gwanghwamun Square in downtown Seoul, the Republic of Korea (RoK), on September 2 to celebrate the 73rd National Day…
Nghinh Ong festival in full swing in Binh Thuan
Thousands of locals and tourism flocked to Phan Thiet city, in the south central province of Binh Thuan on September 1 to join the ‘Nghinh Ong xuat du’ ritual, a key part of the biennial Nghinh Ong (Whale Worship) festival.  
Vice Chairman Ha Van Sieu meets Chief of Korea Tourism Organization's representative office in Viet Nam
(TITC) - On 30 August 2018, Vice Chairman of Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), Mr. Ha Van Sieu had a meeting with Chief of Korea Tourism Organization (KTO)’s representative office in Viet Nam, Mr. Jung Chang Wook.    
Coastal province eyes ways to boost tourism, protect environment
The southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau held a workshop on August 29 to seek ways to develop tourism in tandem with environmental protection as part of the sea festival now underway in the province.  
Vietjet to attend Modetour Travel Mart 2018 in RoK
Low-cost carrier Vietjet will participate in the Modetour Travel Mart 2018, slated for August 31-September 2 in Seoul, the Republic of Korea (RoK), the airline announced on August 28.  
Quang Ngai street art: more than just house decorations
A street art programme, entitled “I love the ocean/Born to be wild”, in the An Binh islet commune in the central province of Quang Ngai aims to raise public awareness of environmental protection and marine life conservation.  
Vietnamese folk paintings displayed in Thang Long Citadel
Some 50 folk paintings of Viet Nam are being introduced at an exhibition which opened at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Ha Noi on August 29.   
Foreign arrivals to Viet Nam up 11.3 pct in August
Foreign arrivals to Viet Nam surpassed 1.32 million in August, up 11.3 percent month-on-month, reported the General Statistics Office (GSO) on August 29.   
Tourist arrivals to Da Nang expected to surge during National Day holiday
Tourist arrivals to the central city of Da Nang are estimated to hit 158,000 people during the upcoming National Day holiday, which falls on the weekend of September 1-3.  
Long An to focus on ecotourism   (Aug 30, 2018)
Long An to focus on ecotourism
The People’s Committee of Long An Province expects to welcome 1.3 million tourists this year, up 24 per cent over last year.  
More documents and artifacts added to Ho Chi Minh Museum collection
The Ho Chi Minh Museum in Ha Noi received documents and artifacts on the life and career of the beloved national leader, presented by individuals and collectives, on August 29, to mark the occasion of the 73rd anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2).  
ASEAN traditional costumes, art performed in Ha Noi
Traditional costumes and arts of ASEAN countries were performed at a programme in Ha Noi on August 28 as part of activities to mark the 51st founding anniversary of ASEAN and 23 years of Viet Nam’s membership.  
Sea festival opens in southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau province
The Ba Ria-Vung Tau Sea Festival opened in the southern province on August 28 as part of activities marking the country’s 73rd National Day (September 2) and introducing its economic, cultural and social achievements.