IHG Green Week 2014 at InterContinental Hanoi Westlake
(TITC) - Aiming to enhance environmental responsibility of businesses, from August 18 – 22, the Intercontinental Hotels Group in the coordination with other IHG properties in the Asia, Middle East and Africa region held the IHG Green Week 2014 in Ha Noi.
Tuyen Quang gains recognition for two more cultural heritages
A ceremony was held in the mountainous northern province of Tuyen Quang, on August 27 to receive certificates recognising the “Cap sac” (coming-of-age) ritual and the “Pao dung” singing of…
HCM City steps up efforts to foster tourism industry
Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have been implementing a range of measures to boost tourism, from improving the quality of services and increasing network linkages to offering attractive promotions.
Phu Quoc island to welcome luxury cruise ships
A modern passenger terminal will be built on Phu Quoc island, a tourist destination in the south and Kien Giang province, to accommodate luxury cruise liners.
Viet Nam Days in Japan set to kick off
At least 98 organisations and 150,000 visitors are expected to participate in this year’s Viet Nam Days in Japan festival to take place at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo on September 13-14.
Non Nuoc craft village recognised as national intangible cultural heritage
Da Nang’s Non Nuoc stone carving village, which is situated at the foot of the Marble Mountains in Ngu Hanh Son District's Hoa Hai Ward, has been recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage.
International visitors to Viet Nam on the rise
Viet Nam welcomed more than 5.47 million foreign holidaymakers over the Jan-August period, representing a year-on-year increase of 12.2 percent, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).
Exhibition on ASEAN, Viet Nam’s culture to start in Ha Noi
Nearly 1,000 documents of historical value will be on display at an exhibition on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) community and Viet Nam’s national holiday to be held from August 28th to September 15th.
Photo festival highlights beauty of northern mountainous region
An artistic photo festival that spotlights today’s land and people in the northern mountainous region opened in Lang Son province on August 25.
Vietnamese water puppetry leaves Astralian audiences stunned
Vietnamese water puppetry has fascinated thousands of audiences during the Darwin Festival 2014 that took place in Darwin city, Australia's Northern Territory.
Art exhibition of northern central region opens in Thua Thien-Hue
The 19th art exhibition of the northern central region was opened at a ceremony held at the Hue Cultural Museum in Thua Thien-Hue province on August 20.
Da Nang launches tourism advertising campaign
Da Nang has launched a new advertising campaign touting its new slogan “Da Nang City – a friendly, safe and hospitable community” aiming to attract more domestic holiday and foreign tourists from traditional markets.
Quang Binh boasts four top tourist sites in Viet Nam
As many as four tourism sites in the central province of Quang Binh have been listed among the top 50 must-see travel destinations in Viet Nam, according to the Viet Nam Records Organisation (VRO). 
Golden statues of Saint Giong makes debut
Two golden statues of Saint Giong, part of a project on casting 60 statues to mark the 60th anniversary of the Capital’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2014) were inaugurated at a ceremony held at Ha Noi Opera House in Ha Noi on August 19.  
Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa co-operate in developing tourism
Ninh Binh and Thanh Hoa, having great potential for natural and historical tourism, promise to become attractive destinations when the provinces co-ordinate closely in developing tourism.
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