RoK, Japan seen as Ha Noi tourism’s key markets
The Republic of Korea (RoK) and Japan have been defined as the primary markets of Ha Noi’s tourism thanks to their high growth in the number of arrivals to the capital.
India to support My Son heritage site restoration
The Government of India has allocated 2.5 million USD to assist Viet Nam in restoring and preserving the My Son Sanctuary world cultural heritage site in the central province of…
Central localities announce joint tourism campaign
Thua Thien Hue and Quang Nam provinces and Da Nang City recently unveiled a joint campaign to promote tourism in the Central region, home to a slew of famous beaches…
Five-star cruise ship brings tourists to Binh Dinh
Five-star cruise ship Star Pride carrying 100 American tourists docked at Quy Nhon port in central coastal province of Binh Dinh on January 18.
Traditional music returns to the big stage
Lovers of “Hat Xam” (blind buskers’ singing) will have a chance to savour a spectacular art performance of the traditional music genre at the Ha Noi Opera House on January 20.
Ancient sculptures of lions and “Nghe” exhibited in HCM City
The Viet Nam Fine Arts Museum in collaboration with the provincial Museum of Nam Dinh and the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts on January 15 opened an exhibition on old Vietnamese lion and “Nghe” sculptures.
Viet Nam promotes tourism at Norwegian fair
Viet Nam has showcased traditional fine arts, photos, maps, brochures on tourism, air routes promotion programmes at the Reiselivmessen Tourism Fair in Oslo, Norway, with a view to promoting the country’s tourism potential.
Art photos from 27th national contest showcased in Hai Phong
Selected entries to the 27th National Art Photo Contest are being exhibited at the Centre for Fine Art and Exhibition in the northern port city of Hai Phong after being on display in resort Da Lat City, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong.
Twelve artefacts gain new status
The Prime Minister just signed a decision to bestow the title of "national treasure" to 12 objects of unique national heritage. Here's the rundown of the newly recognised treasure.
Ca Mau looks to earn 13 million USD from tourism
The southernmost province of Ca Mau hopes to receive 970,000 tourists in 2015, including 21,000 international visitors, generating 280 billion VND (13 million USD).
Tien Giang Province targets 1.5 million tourists in 2015
The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang aims to attract 1.5 million tourists and generate 24 million USD in revenue in 2015, representing an annual increase of 6.5 percent and 14 percent respectively.
International workshop promotes Bai choi singing
An international workshop on Viet Nam’s Bai choi singing and similar arts in the world opened in Quy Nhon city, the central province of Binh Dinh on January 13, attracting the participation of more than 100 domestic and foreign researchers and artists.
Phuoc Tich ancient village exploits traditional craft for tourism
The ancient village Phuoc Tich in the central province of Thua Thien Hue is reaping benefit from growing numbers of tourists after years of efforts in reviving the traditional ceramics craft and preserving ancient houses.
Viet Nam Cultural Week shines in Rome
Viet Nam Cultural Week in Rome, Italy kicked off on January 12 with an exhibition on the distinguished traditional values of the Southeast Asian country.
Development project to boost Ly Son island tourism
A socio-economic development project worth 2.839 trillion VND (132 million USD) in Ly Son island district in the central province of Quang Ngai has been approved, vtv.vn reported on January 12.
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