Vietnamese dishes listed in top 100 famous food and beverages
The World Records Union (Worldkings) has announced the list of top 100 famous food and beverages from countries all over the world, including ‘pho’ (noodles served with beef or chicken), ‘bun cha’ (rice noodles served with grilled pork) and ‘banh mi’ (Vietnamese sandwich).
Ha Noi to provide free Wi-Fi services
Within this year, the Ha Noi administration will provide free Wi-Fi services in many locations for tourism and intelligent transportation.
Kien Giang keen to develop green tourism
The Phu Quoc - Kien Giang Green Tour programme was introduced at a ceremony on the island on August 6 as part of the activities in response to the National…
Hau Giang works on new eco-tourism products
The Mekong Delta province of Hau Giang is developing new eco-tourism products based on the local advantages of rivers and orchards, according to Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Do Chieu Qui.
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.
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