HCM City prepares for travel expo in September
The 2015 International Travel Expo in Ho Chi Minh City will take place from September 10-12.
Vietnamese culture shines in US
A “Vietnamese Cultural Night” gala featuring traditional art performances and fashion shows was held on August 12 at the New-York Historical Society Museum and Library Archive (NYHS) in New York.
Viet Nam heritage photo contest launched
Viet Nam’s nature and daily life coupled with tangible and intangible culture will be featured at the fourth Viet Nam Heritage Photo Awards through the lens of photography aficionados, as…
Cable car system to be built in Phu Quoc
The People’s Committee of Kien Giang Province has approved a project on building a cable car system linking An Thoi Town and Hon Thom Isle on Phu Quoc Island, a district of the province.
Viet Nam Tourism Gala in India   (Aug 12, 2015)
Viet Nam Tourism Gala in India
The first tourism gala was held in Chandigarh, India by the Vietnamese Embassy and two domestic travel agents, Vidotour and Victoria Tour on August 10 attracting around 100 representatives of Indian travel agents and news reporters.
Ha Giang reserve area to protect forest ecology
Authorities in the northern Ha Giang Province have just announced a plan to open a new nature reserve area in the province's Meo Vac District.
The cyclo listed in 30 most unique modes of transport in the world
(TITC) - The website Boredpanda (USA) has published the list of 30 most unique modes of transport in the world, including the cyclo in Viet Nam.
Ancient Duong Lam Village gets a new reading corner
Nearly 500 books were donated by a local gift shop, Le Chalet Cafe, to create a reading corner for the community of ancient Duong Lam village, located in the outskirts of Ha Noi.
World class cruise ship docks at Chan May port
On August 9, the world’s third biggest cruise ship Voyager of the Seas carrying more than 3,600 passengers and 1,200 crew members landed at the Chan May port in the central province of Thua Thien Hue for the first time. 
Mekong Delta region boosts tourism products
The Mekong Delta region needs to offer outstanding tourism products, increase marketing activities and coordinate to create a hospitable tourism environment to attract both domestic and foreign tourists, as heard at a conference held in An Giang in early August.
Champa cultural relic site to be relocated
The Trien Tranh relic site containing Champa vestiges and structures in the central province Quang Nam, excavated during the construction of Da Nang-Quang Ngai expressway, will be moved to the Quang Nam Museum and Museum of Sa Huynh and Champa Culture in Duy Xuyen district for display and further study.
Viet Nam cultural days in full swing in US
The Vietnamese Cultural Days in the US kicked off in Washington D.C. on August 8 to mark the 20th founding anniversary of Viet Nam-US diplomatic ties (1995-2015). 
Domestic visitors boost tourism in Quang Nam
The central province of Quang Nam has welcomed nearly 1.9 million visitors this year so far, including 1.2 million domestic tourists.
Cham tower reopens after four-year upgrade
A Cham tower within the UNESCO-recognised My Son Sanctuary in the central province of Quang Nam has reopened for tourists after nearly four years of restoration.
Homestay grows popular among tourists
Homestay service has been popular in many Western countries. In Viet Nam, homestay is emerging as a new trend in rural areas as international visitors have strong demand for exploring daily indigenous life and culture in Viet Nam.
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