Phu Yen’s vegetable village develops community-based tourism
Ngoc Lang Vegetable Village in Binh Ngoc Commune, Tuy Hoa City, central Phu Yen Province is looking to develop community-based tourism to maximise its potential.
Viet Nam Cultural Week runs in Cyprus
Viet Nam launched a Cultural Week in Limassol city in the Republic of Cyprus on January 18, which has since received high praise from international friends.
Italian daily calls Hoi An intersection of the Far East
The Italian daily paper La Repubblica recently ran an article entitled “Hoi An – Intersection of the Far East”, portraying the ancient city as a tranquil and idyllic place worth…
Thousand-year-old antiques on display in Ninh Binh
More than 300 artifacts dating from over a thousand years ago are on display in the provincial museum of the northern province of Ninh Binh from January 20-24.
Can Tho focuses on developing new tourism products
The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho puts a plan afoot to develop infrastructure and diversify tourism products in a bid to draw more visitors in 2015, according to Le Minh Son, Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
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 Quang Nam, according to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.
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 and world heritage sites.
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).
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