Culture helps cement Viet Nam-Slovakia ties
Viet Nam and Slovakia has signed a cultural cooperation agreement, which is in coincidence with the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Exhibition ‘President Ho Chi Minh with cultural heritage’ opens
An exhibition titled ‘President Ho Chi Minh with cultural heritage’ kicked off on May 16 at the Thua Thien – Hue provincial branch of the Ho Chi Minh Museum, on…
Viet Nam-Russia cultural exchange programme held in Da Nang
A cultural exchange between Viet Nam and Russia was held in Da Nang on May 16, as part of activities to celebrate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam…
Long Thanh folk show launched   (May 15, 2015)
Long Thanh folk show launched
(TITC) – Cheo Ha Noi Theatre has launched a unique art performance which combines Cheo (Vietnamese Popular Theatre) and water puppetry to serve audiences.
Deputy PM Dam affirms sustainable tourism development
Viet Nam pursues sustainable tourism development in accordance with environmental protection and promotes traditional cultural values and local livelihood, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam stated.
Seoul promotes tourism in Ha Noi
The Seoul Metropolitan Government held an exchange on May 13 to introduce its tourism potential to Viet Nam travel companies and tourists.
Kien Giang lures over 240 tourism projects
The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has to date lured 243 tourism investment projects requiring a combined 8,000 hectares, 154 of which have already been granted licences, according to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Old banyan copse in Ha Giang recognized national heritage
A group of the 600 year banyan trees in Thien Huong hamlet, Dong Van district in northern mountainous Ha Giang province was recognized as a national heritage on May 11.
Viet Nam's natural wonders to be featured live in ‘Good Morning America’ programme
American Broadcasting Company (ABC) will make a live broadcast of a Good Morning America programme featuring Viet Nam's natural wonders.
Ha Noi, HCMC among top 5 cities for a low budget vacation
Dr Prem, a renowned travel and tourism guide website, has named Viet Nam’s capital of Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City among top 5 cities for a low budget vacation in 2015.
Efforts made to relieve obstacles in granting tourist visas in Viet Nam
The Government Office has announced the conclusion of Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam at a recent meeting on removing difficulties and obstacles relating to the issue of granting visas to foreign tourists to Viet Nam.
Hue restores damaged ancient pavilion
Restoration work began at the partly collapsed Phu Van Lau (Pavilion of Edicts) located within the Hue Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO Word Cultural Heritage site since 1993, on May 13.
Ban Gioc among world’s top 15 amazing waterfalls
Ban Gioc Waterfall in Viet Nam’s northern Cao Bang province has been listed among top 15 most amazing waterfalls in the world, according to Thrillist-a leading US food, drink and travel website.
Viet Nam Festival in Japan to promote friendship
The 2015 Viet Nam Festival is scheduled to take place in Yoyogi park in Tokyo, Japan on June 13-14, as heard a press conference in the city on May 13.
Vietnamese lotus on antiques to be exhibited
An exhibition entitled “Lotus on antiques” will open at the Viet Nam National Museum of History in Ha Noi on May 14th to introduce local and international visitors to the beauty and meaning of the lotus flower in Vietnamese culture.
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