Ho Chi Minh City puts into operation tourist information centres
Two visitor information and support centres began operation at the Bach Dang Wharf and 23/9 Parks in Ho Chi Minh City on August 2.
Da Nang updates tourism guide phone app
The Department of Tourism of the central city of Da Nang, on August 1, updated the Da Nang FantastiCity mobile phone application, which originally helps plan tours and find tourist…
ASEAN Cultural Day opens in Vinh Phuc
ASEAN Cultural Day took place in the northern province of Vinh Phuc on August 1 to celebrate the 50th founding anniversary of the bloc with the participation of representatives from…
Viet Nam Journalism Museum established
The Prime Minister has signed a decision establishing the Viet Nam Journalism Museum under the Viet Nam Journalists Association.
Int’l conference promotes sea-island tourism development
Tapping huge potential of sea and island tourism coupled with preserving natural landscapes was discussed at an international conference jointly held by Ton Duc Thang University and the National Penghu University of Science and Technology, Taiwan (China) on August 1.  
Exhibition on Cham culture in An Giang, Ninh Thuan opens
An exhibition themed “Cham culture in An Giang and Ninh Thuan provinces” kicked off in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang on August 1.
Viet Nam participates in World Folklore Festival
A Vietnamese art troupe, led by Director and Meritorious artist Thanh Son, is participating in the World Folklore Festival 2017, in Bistrita city, Romania, from July 27-31.
Lifting the position of Viet Nam’s performing arts
Viet Nam's central city of Da Nang has been chosen to host the first World Performing Arts Festival in 2018. The decision was made by the International Theatre Institute (ITI) at its 35th World Congress held recently in Spain. The festival will help raise the position of Viet Nam’s performing arts.
Tay Ninh looks to develop sustainable tourism industry
The People’s Committee of southwestern Tay Ninh Province held an international seminar on July 31 to introduce its tourism potential, advantages, and development prospects.  
Ho Chi Minh City Days programme opens in Lao capital
The 2017 Ho Chi Minh City Days in Vientianne, themed ‘Forever green and forever sustainable friendship between Viet Nam and Laos’, officially opened in the Lao capital on July 29.
Over 1.98 million foreigners visit Ha Noi in seven months
Foreign tourists staying overnight at Ha Noi reached an estimated 248,000 in July, a 6.7% rise from the previous month and a 16.2% increase over a year earlier.
Cat Ba to be eco-smart island   (Jul 27, 2017)
Cat Ba to be eco-smart island
Cat Ba island, off the northern port city of Hai Phong, is set to become an eco-smart island and a national tourism site, according to the city’s tourism development plan period 2017-2020.  
CNN names Hoi An floating lanterns among best travel photos
The photo shot, taken by John S Lander, depicting tourists in boats cruising admist colorful floating lanterns on the Hoai River in the World Heritage site of Hoi An in the central coast province of Quang Nam, has been named as one of the world’s best travel photos by the U.S. news site CNN at edition.cnn.com.
Viet Nam among world's best places for weddings
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort has been listed among the eight most ideal places to organize a wedding by the US Cable News Network (CNN) website.
Cua Van fishing village among Top 22 fairytale towns
Cua Van fishing village has been named among the world’s 22 most enchanting towns and villages by Buzzfeed.
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