New project preserves ethnic cultural values
The Government has approved a project to preserve and promote the literature and art of ethnic minorities. 
Ancient banyan tree lures visitors to Quang Ngai
A huge banyan tree is attracting curious visitors to the central province of Quang Ngai’s Nghia Hanh District.
Viet Nam photo fair 2016 opens in Ha Noi
Hundreds of photos by professional and amateur photographers are on display at the Viet Nam Photo Fair 2016, which opened on August 5 in Ha Noi.
Area outlined to preserve revolutionary war relics, promote economy
An area covering three northern provinces - Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang and Bac Kan - has been designated for the conservation of cultural and historical values and revolutionary war-zone relics, as well as the development of an agroforestry economy.
Hoi An joins ‘Vegetarian Day’ campaign
Hoi An has joined the Vegetarian Day campaign to encourage people to commit to improving their personal health and that of the planet by going meat free one day a week.
Ha Noi to have another walking street
The Ha Noi People's Committee on August 2 approved the proposal of Thanh Xuan precinct to build Nguyen Quy Duc St. into a walking street.
“ASEAN - Cultural Colours” exhibition opens in Ha Noi
The Foreign Ministry and the Viet Nam Women’s Union on August 3 jointly held an exchange programme and exhibition themed: “ASEAN - Cultural Coulours”, to mark the 49th anniversary of ASEAN (August 8, 1967-2016).
Capital enriched by intangible cultural heritages
Tay Ho lotus tea is listed among 1,793 intangible cultural heritages in Ha Noi according to the city’s cultural authority.
Foreign tourists allowed to visit Co To island without permit
Foreign tourists can now freely visit the border Co To island, said Hoang Ba Nam, Secretary of the Party Committee of the Co To district in the northern Quang Ninh province. 
Viet Nam’s heritage photo contest launched
The fifth Viet Nam heritage photo contest, themed “Rivers of Viet Nam”, was launched in Ho Chi Minh City on August 2, open to Vietnamese citizens and foreigners. 
Electric vehicles to promote tourism in Quang Binh
The Quang Binh People’s Committee has approved a three-year pilot project for using electric vehicles to transport tourists on several main roads in Dong Hoi City from this month.
Viet Nam sets up tourism training association
A tourism training association of Viet Nam was set up at a congress in Ho Chi Minh City on August 1 with a view to fostering manpower development in the industry.
Dutch travel portal cites Cua Dai as cheapest beach in the world
Cua Dai beach in the central Quang Nam province has been rated as the most affordable tourist destination in the world.
FLC Quy Nhon opens, hoped to give boost to local tourism
The FLC Quy Nhon resort complex was inaugurated by the FLC Group in Nhon Ly commune, the central province of Binh Dinh on July 30. 
An Giang promotes sustainable tourism
The Mekong Delta province of An Giang has doubled efforts to develop green and sustainable tourism.
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