Viet Nam, Singapore expand cruise tourism exploitation
Viet Nam and Singapore will promote cruise tourism exploitation, according to the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism.  
Viet Nam Days held in Myanmar for first time
A programme entitled “Viet Nam Days in Myanmar” kicked off on May 7, featuring a wide range of cultural activities and art performances, photo and handicraft exhibitions, fashion shows, and…
Quang Binh strives to welcome 3.5 million tourists
Quang Binh province in Central Viet Nam welcomed more than 727,000 tourists in the first quarter of 2018, an increase of 12% compared to the same period of 2017, bringing…
HCMC’s District 5 to open more traditional craft streets to lure tourists
District 5 of HCMC is planning to open some more traditional craft streets and provide free wifi on these streets to lure more tourists.
Cao Bang: Nang Hai festival named national intangible heritage
The ethnic Nang Hai festival in the northern province of Cao Bang has been recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage.   
Quang Nam welcomes UNESCO status for Bai Choi singing
A ceremony was held in Hoi An, the central province of Quang Nam, on May 7 to receive a certificate from UNESCO recognising Bai Choi singing, a popular folklore style of singing in central Viet Nam, as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.  
Quang Binh - potential for tourism development
Quang Binh in central Viet Nam is well-known for natural landscapes, spiritual tourism destinations and historical relic sites.  
Efforts made to fully tap Dien Bien Phu’s tourism potential
The northwestern province of Dien Bien, which has been famous for the glorious Dien Bien Phu victory against the French colonists, has worked to conserve the relic complex’s historical values to attract more tourists.  
Water wheels stun visitors to northwestern region
Visitors going to the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau to admire the beauty of the Nam Mu river flowing through the pristine mountainous area are also attracted by the stunning sights and cascading sounds of 35 huge water wheels on the river bank.  
National Park draws visitors to Thua Thien – Hue
Bach Ma (White Horse) National Park challenges visitors in stark contrast to the traditionally slow pace of life in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.  
Over 2.6 million foreigners visit Ho Chi Minh city in four months
Ho Chi Minh city greeted more than 2.6 million foreigners from the start of the year, fulfilling 34.85% of the year’s plan, according to the city People’s Committee.
Daily life in Viet Nam captured through lens of Swiss photographer
More than 300 photos capturing the daily life in Viet Nam from 2005 to 2017 through the lenses of Swiss photographer McFreddy are on display at an exhibition that opened in Ho Chi Minh City on May 4.  
US travel site urges tourists to explore Viet Nam's two most beautiful beaches
The New York-based travel site Thrillist has included Cat Co 2 on the northern Cat Ba Island and Thom Beach on the southern island of Phu Quoc on its list of the best seaside getaways in Viet Nam.
Ethnic culture village celebrates President Ho Chi Minh’s birthday
A series of events themed “Uncle Ho with Central Highlands, Central Highlands with Uncle Ho” will take place at the Vietnamese Ethnic Culture-Tourism Village on the outskirts of Ha Noi from May 2-31 to celebrate the 128th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19).   
Thua Thien-Hue announces tourism identification logo
The central province of Thua Thien – Hue held a ceremony on May 4 to announce its tourism identification logo.