Ho Chi Minh City in the top 10 fastest tourism growing cities in the world
(TITC) - CNN Channel (U.S.A) has announced “Top 10 fastest tourism growing cities in the world”, of which Ho Chi Minh City (Viet Nam) ranks 10th.
Intangible cultural heritage continues to be investigated
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has sent a document to all Departments of Culture, Sports and Tourism along the country for continued effort in seeking out intangible cultural…
Free Hoi An guidebook app launched for tourists
A free app known as Hoi An Local Guidebook has been launched for tourists visiting the ancient city.
Viet Nam, Singapore bolster culture-tourism-sport affiliation
Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh met with President Tony Tan Keng Yam and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore on the sidelines of the opening ceremony of SEA Games on June 5.
Ancient Shan Tuyet Tea trees recognised as heritage tree
The Viet Nam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment (VACNE) has presented a certificate to recognise a population of 220 Shan Tuyet Tea trees at Cao Bo commune, Vi Xuyen disitrict, Ha Giang as heritage trees of Viet Nam.
Indonesian Culture Day opens in Can Tho
The Indonesian Culture Day was held at Can Tho University in the Mekong Delta city Can Tho on June 5.
Photo exhibition on Viet Nam opens in Argentina
As many as 26 photos of Vietnamese landscapes and livelihoods by Argentinean artists are being showcased on June 3 in the capital city of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Tourism sector focuses on attracting domestic travellers
Viet Nam should do more to encourage domestic tourism to counter the ongoing and damaging decrease in the number of foreign visitors, according to one of the country’s top tourism officials.
Tourism sector aims for effective development
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has taken a number of approaches to develop the sector effectively and sustainably in 2015 and following years.
Quang Binh develops community-based tourism
The community-based tourism in Quang Binh province, including homestays and farmstays, has attracted a large number of visitors. Quang Binh provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has planned some projects to develop this type of tourism.
Strengthening cultural, sports, tourism cooperation between Viet Nam and Russia
(TITC) - On 26 May 2015, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh had a talk with the Russian Ambassador to Viet Nam Vnukov Konstantin Vasilievich on strengthening cooperation of culture, sports and tourism.
The 8th International Artistic Photo Contest in Viet Nam 2015 (VN-15) launched
(TITC) – On 25th May 2015, in Ha Noi, the Viet Nam Association of Photographic Artists (VAPA) launched the 8th International Artistic Photo Contest in Viet Nam 2015 which was sponsored by the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP) and Image Sans Frontière (ISF).
Vietnamese folk painting to be exhibited in Japan
An exhibition, themed ‘Vietnamese wood-engraved painting: from traditional to modern’, will be organised in Tokyo, Japan from June 7-16, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Viet Nam promotes tourism in Argentina
A conference on promoting Vietnamese tourism in Argentina was convened by the Argentina Tourism Association (Armat) and the Vietnamese Embassy in Argentina on June 2.
Managing and preserving local heritage sites in Hue
Plans and strategies to manage and preserve local heritage sites, starting with the tomb of King Minh Mang has been supported by the application of geographic information systems (GIS).
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