Xoe dance dossier for UNESCO recognition prepared
The Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism and the People’s Committee of Yen Bai province on October 26 jointly held a conference to build a national dossier on Xoe dance of Thai ethnic people to submit for UNESCO recognition as an intangible heritage of humanity.
Ao Dai to become ‘tourism ambassador’
The 'Ao Dai' (Vietnamese traditional long dress) is a symbol of the beauty of Vietnamese women as well as the country’s culture. Tourism directors are seeking solutions to preserve and promote…
Noi Bai, Da Nang Airports listed in top 30 Asia Best Airports 2016
Two of Viet Nam’s international airports, Noi Bai (Ha Noi) and Da Nang Airports, have been rated among the best 30 airports in Asia for a snooze while awaiting flights,…
New York Times names Vietnam a place to travel in your 20s
A new travel check list by the New York Times has listed Viet Nam among 20 places you should visit in your 20s, an age when people are eager to explore the world but do not have a lot of money or time off from work.
Viet Nam tourism, food spotlighted in Argentina
The Viet Nam Embassy in Argentina organised an event to promote Vietnamese tourism and cuisine in Buenos Aires’ La Plata city on October 20. 
Viet Nam listed among world’s cheapest destinations
Viet Nam has been rated by leading Australia-based travel website News as among cheapest destinations for tourists in the world.
Exhibition boasts of beauty of Viet Nam’s land and people
A total of 55 photo collections featuring the beauty of Viet Nam’s land and people are being displayed at an exhibition in Nguyen Van Binh Book Street in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ha Noi tourism information centre launched
A tourism information centre opened in Ha Noi recently, promising to bring tourists more options to discover the capital city and beautiful places nearby.
Improving position of Bau Truc pottery brand in Vietnamese tourism
Bau Truc Pottery Village in Phuoc Dan Town, Ninh Phuoc District is known as the only Cham pottery village in the south-central coastal province of Ninh Thuan and one of the most ancient in Southeast Asia.
Programme to boost Russian tourism in Viet Nam
The Russian Centre of Science and Culture joined hands with the Southeast Asia representative office of Russian Tourism Agency, the Viet Nam Society of Travel Agents and Aeroflot Airlines to launch a programme themed “Russia in Winter and World Cup 2018” on October 21.
Viet Nam makes a UNESCO push for Dan bau
Vietnamese agencies, including the National Institute of Music, Folk Arts Association of Viet Nam and Viet Nam Musicians’ Association, are aiming to ally with the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Sports to propose to UNESCO to recognise dan bau, the nation’s monochord zither, as a world heritage.
Viet Nam heritage photo exhibition underway in Binh Thuan
A photo exhibition featuring Viet Nam’s landscapes, daily life and culture opened in the central province of Binh Thuan’s Phan Thiet city on October 23.
Workshop promotes modern tourism
A workshop was held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 20 to promote modern tourism to fully tap Viet Nam’s tourism potential.
Latin America Film Week to open in Ha Noi
The fourth Latin American Film Week will take place in Ha Noi from October 24-29 at the National Cinema Centre. 
Photo exhibition reflects modern Ha Noi
Contemporary life in Ha Noi is reflected through photos displayed at an on-going exhibition in the capital. 
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