Ho Chi Minh City tourism publication launched
“Ho Chi Minh City Hotels and Restaurants 2016”, a tourism publication was launched on August 30.   
Hue, Da Nang, Quang Nam announce joint tourism destination brand
The EU-funded Environmentally and Socially Responsible Tourism Programme (EU-ESRT) has announced a joint tourism destination brand for three central coastal localities of Thua Thien-Hue, Da Nang and Quang Nam, which…
Viet Nam named 11th best place for expats: survey
Viet Nam is in the 11th position among the best places for expats this year, according to the InterNations Expat Insider 2016 survey. 
Wells from Champa era discovered in Thanh Hoa
Scientists have confirmed their first findings of traces of ancient wells from the Champa Civilisation in the central province of Thanh Hoa.
Kien Giang looks to tap special tourism advantages
With natural landscapes from mountains to sea, the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has potential in tourism that has yet to be fully exploited.
Ca tru introduced to tourists to Quang Binh
Tourists can now enjoy ca tru (ceremonial singing) as part of the Chay River - Dark Cave tour in the central province of Quang Binh.
Ha Noi moves for rich downtown nightlife in weekend
Folk music will be performed around Ha Noi’s Hoan Kiem (Returned Sword) lake to make the capital city’s nightlife more attractive to visitors.
Painting workshop for kids coming to Hoi An
A painting workshop for children, ‘Childhood Colour’, will be held at Hoi An’s Terracotta Park in Thanh Ha Viet Village on September 2.
ASEAN colours shine at Moscow exhibition
An international exhibition themed “All colour of Asia” opened at the State Darwin Museum in Russia’s capital of Moscow on August 26, as part of activities to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the ASEAN-Russia Agreement on Friendship and Cooperation.
Viet Nam - attractive destination for Russian tourists
Viet Nam has become an attractive destination in Southeast Asia for Russian tourists, according to the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR).
Foreign Ministry’ headquarters recognised as national relic site
The building served as the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in Ha Noi received a certificate recognising it as a national relic site at a ceremony on August 26.
Ha Noi Museum in world’s most beautiful museums
The Ha Noi Museum in the capital city of Viet Nam has been listed in the world’s most beautiful museums voted by the US’ Business Insider newspaper.
Phu Tho - “golden” land for tourism development
With natural and cultural advantages, the northern province of Phu Tho is considered a “golden” land for tourism development. 
Valuable royal documents exhibited in Lam Dong
More than 200 precious royal documents are being showcased at an exhibition that opened in the National Archives Centre IV in Central Highlands province of Lam Dong on August 25. 
Viet Nam develops sustainable tourism in the era of climate change
(TITC) – On 17 August 2016, a conference on sustainable tourism development in the era of climate change was held by Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) with the technical support of the Environmentally and Socially Responsible Tourism Capacity Development (ESRT) Program funded by the European Union (EU-ESRT Project).  
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