Quang Ninh boost tourism cooperation with Lao, Thai partners
A June 22 meeting on tourism development among Viet Nam’s Quang Ninh province, Laos’ Luang Prabang province and Thailand’s Udon Thani province resulted in the signing of their third cooperation agreement for 2016-2017. 
Viet Nam joins first-ever ASEAN Ecotourism Forum
Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Dang Thi Bich Lien is joining tourism chiefs from other ASEAN member countries in the first-ever ASEAN Ecotourism Forum 2016 that opened in…
Viet Nam Festa to thrill Kanagawa audience
The second Viet Nam festival in Japan’s Kanagawa Prefecture (Viet Nam Festa in Kanagawa 2016) will take place in its coastal capital Yokohama from October 28 to 30. 
Venezuela Cultural Day launched in Ha Noi
The “Venezuela Cultural Day in Ha Noi” was held on June 21 to mark the 10th anniversary of the Venezuelan Embassy in Viet Nam, aiming to introduce the landscape and culture of the South American country.
Vung Tau offers free public wifi
The Sai Gon Posts and Telecommunications Service Joint-Stock Corporation (SPT) has begun to offer free public wifi in Vung Tau City in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau.
Traditional puppet show celebrates Viet Nam and Thailand ties
A Vietnamese and Thai traditional puppet show was performed at the Ha Noi Opera House on June 18 as one of the activities celebrating 40 years of ties between the two countries (August 6, 1976-2016).
Bai Xep in top Asian unknown but incredible destinations
The remote fishing village of Bai Xep in central Viet Nam has been named in the list of “16 incredible destinations in Asia that tourist don’t know about yet” by US-based news website Business Insider.
Rach Gia City opens tourism information centre
Rach Gia City in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has opened a tourism information centre on Nguyen Cong Tru Street in Vinh Thanh Ward to serve local and foreign tourists.
Paragliders to race from Son Tra Mountain
Around 50 fliers from clubs nationwide will compete in a paragliding race on Son Tra Peninsula in the central city of Da Nang on June 17-22.
Russian artist inspired by Viet Nam
An art exhibition titled Cam hung Viet Nam (Inspiring Viet Nam) by young Russian painter Sasha Fishler is on display at LIVINCollective in the south central province of Khanh Hoa’s Nha Trang City.
Vietnamese culture highlighted in Czech Republic
The essence of the Vietnamese culture was highlighted at a ceremony to wrap up the 2015 Vietnamese Culture Year in the Czech Republic in Prague on June 18. 
Russian revenue from tours to Viet Nam on the rise
Revenues from tours to Viet Nam will rise by 8-10 percent this year, Russia-based Sputnik News quoted press-secretary of the Russian Tourist Industry Union Irina Turina on June 13.
Improving Hue traditional singing on Huong River for tourists
The central province of Thua Thien - Hue has instructed relevant agencies reorganize Hue traditional singing performances on boats to improve the service and ensure safety for tourists.
Viet Nam among top foodie destinations for solo travelers
Viet Nam, Thailand and India are Asian countries listed among the top destinations for a solo foodie holiday, according to new data released by travel dating website tourbar.com.
Luxury cruise ship brings over 4,300 tourists to Viet Nam
The Ovation of the Seas, one of the largest cruise ships of Royal Caribbean International Group, from the UK, docked at Phu My port in the coastal southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province on June 14, carrying more than 4,300 tourists.
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