Viet Nam’s culture introduced in Hong Kong
Viet Nam introduced its unique culture at the Asian Ethnic Cultural Performances 2014, which was held in China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on November 16.
Exhibition features life and nature in northwest region
A photo exhibition on life and nature in Northwest region opened in Ha Noi on November 16.
Hai Duong’s Stork Island becomes national relic site
The People’s Committee of Thanh Mien district in northern Hai Duong province held a ceremony on November 16 to receive a certificate recognising its Dao Co (Stork Island) as a…
Workshop to highlight Dong Son Civilisation
The National Museum of History will host a workshop dedicated to Viet Nam's Dong Son Civilisation (dating from 1,000BC to 100AD) on November 18.
Viet Nam popular among Spanish tourists
Viet Nam is the most popular destination for Spanish holiday makers last summer, according to the online travel agent Atrapalo.
What tourists are saying about Hoi An
Hoi An, with its beautifully restored houses, shops and public buildings has a reputation of being a favourite getaway of budget minded travellers, the type of cultural hub where tourists come to visit for a few days and end up staying for weeks.
Moc Chau National Tourism Zone development plan ratified
The Prime Minister has approved a master plan for the development of the Moc Chau National Tourism Zone in the northern mountainous province of Son La by 2020, with a vision to 2030.
Conde Nast Traveler lists Long Bien Market a world's best
Conde Nast Traveler named the Long Bien wholesale market in Ha Noi located under the famous Long Bien Bridge that was repeatedly bombed and repaired during the war with France and America on its list of the world top 7 street markets.
Dong Van Karst Plateau Geo-Park continues its global status
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has re-recognised the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geo-Park in the northernmost mountainous province of Ha Giang as a member of the Global Network of National Geoparks for the 2015-2018 period.
Phu Quoc proposed to list among airports with VAT refund
The General Department of Viet Nam Customs has sent a document to the Ministry of Finance (MoF), General Department of Taxation and State Treasury to consider adding Phu Quoc International Airport in the list of international airports eligible to provide VAT (value added tax) refund.
Viet Nam welcomes nearly 2,200 cruise ship tourists
The Sai Gon Travel Service Company (Saigontourist) welcomed nearly 2,200 tourists and crew members sailing aboard the five-star cruise liner Celebrity Millennium, which docked at the Hon Gai port in the northern province of Quang Ninh on November 12.
Regional and global documentary heritage promoted
An international conference to boost the country’s image in the field of documentary heritage, part of UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme, was held in Da Lat city in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong on November 11.
Preservation of Central Highlands’ culture in spotlight
A workshop on culture and sustainable development in the Central Highlands was held in the southern central province of Phu Yen on November 11.
Preserving the traditional houses of the Bru – Van Kieu ethnic group
To preserve and promote traditional cultural identity of ethnic minority groups, the Central Quang Tri provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has carried out a project on the preservation of Kalu traditional village of Dakrong commune, Dakrong district.
Quang Ninh acts to improve tourism quality
The northern province of Quang Ninh set up a hotline to receive comments and proposals of domestic and foreign tourists on local tourism products in response to the “Ha Long Smile” programme.
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