HCM City seeks solutions to promote agriculture tourism
Agricultural tourism is one of the new tourism products of Ho Chi Minh City with high potential of development, but providers of this kind of tourism are facing difficulties in expanding their service.     
Can Tho to upgrade Cai Rang floating market
The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho plans to upgrade the Cai Rang Floating Market with total investment of 8 billion VND (351,840 USD), according to Pham Van Luan, deputy…
Ca Mau boosts tourism cooperation with Thai province
The southernmost province of Ca Mau wants to bolster cooperation, especially in tourism and investment with Thailand’s Trat province, said Vice Chairman of provincial People’s Committee Tran Hong Quan.
More national intangible cultural heritages recognised
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recently recognised several new items as national intangible cultural heritage, raising the total number to 228.
Russian tourists to Viet Nam skyrockets
Between January and August, Russian tourist arrivals in Viet Nam surged 45 percent compared to the same period last year, according to Russian news agency Sputnik.
Festival brings taste of Vietnamese cuisine to Russia
The Vietnamese Street Food Festival was held from September 22 to 24, in Moscow, bringing together dozens of Vietnamese restaurants and food companies in Russia.
Diwali Fest to light up Ho Chi Minh City
The Diwali Fest 2017, the annual Indian light festival, is expected to attract more than 1,200 people in HCM City on October 14, according to the Indian Business Chamber in Viet Nam (Incham).
Programme of National Tourism Year 2018 in Quang Ninh announced
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on September 22 announced the theme and activities of the National Tourism Year 2018, which will be hosted by the north-eastern province of Quang Ninh.  
Festival of Dao ethnic culture in Tuyen Quang province
The first national festival of Dao ethnic culture will take place in the northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang from September 29th to 30th.
ASEAN Village takes place in Ho Chi Minh City for the first time
The ASEAN Village kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City for the first time, on September 21, as an event to celebrate the 50th founding anniversary of ASEAN and 22 years since Viet Nam’s accession to the bloc.
90 international artists display works at exhibition
Artworks by 90 international artists are on display at an ongoing exhibition at the Republic of Korean Cultural Centre in Ha Noi.
Vietnamese gastronomy research centre debuts in Ho Chi Minh City
The centre on Vietnamese cuisine studies, preservation and development was introduced to the public at a ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City on September 21.
Venice celebrates Vietnamese Cultural Days
The Vietnamese Cultural Days in Venice were held in mid-September with a string of activities designed to give locals an insight into Viet Nam’s culture.  
VNAT organizes Viet Nam tourism roadshow in Nordic countries
(TITC) – On September 13, a roadshow to promote Viet Nam tourism took place in Copenhagen, Denmark. 
VNAT introduces Viet Nam tourism in Japan
(TITC) – In the framework of Viet Nam Festa in Kanagawa 2017, on 17 Sept, Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) organized a roadshow to promote Viet Nam tourism in Kanagawa Prefecture.
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