Foreign media invited to promote Viet Nam tourism
Representatives of dozens of foreign media agencies in Viet Nam will attend a press conference in Hanoi and start a trans-Viet Nam journey to explore the country’s tourism potential.
Nearly VND60 billion to preserve Dong Ho folk painting
The People’s Committee of Bac Ninh province has approved a project on preserving and promoting cultural heritage values of Dong Ho folk painting in the 2014-2020 period and orientations towards…
Viet Nam’s gongs resound at Paris Tropical Carnival
The cultural space of gongs in the Central Highlands of Viet Nam was introduced in the 2014 Paris Tropical Carnival, which took place at Leon Blum square, Paris on July…
US diplomat appreciates Viet Nam’s investment and tourism destination
Viet Nam is a highly attractive investment and tourism destination, said US ambassador to Viet Nam David Shear at an July 2 ceremony in HCM City marking the 238th anniversary of US independence.
Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex – a convergence of cultural and natural values
(TITC) - Being endowed with a beautiful landscape, Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex in Ninh Binh Province in Northern Viet Nam is called as an “Ha Long Bay on land” with numerous caves, mountains, valley, trees and historic relics.
France helps develop eco-tourism in Thua Thien-Hue
A project on developing eco-tourism in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue was launched on July 4 with the assistance from the Poitou-Charentes region of France and other partners.
Korean musicians perform to mark ASEAN-RoK ties
Republic of Korea’s singer An So Eun and the Chungnam Gukak Orchestra performed traditional Korean music and thrilled the audience at Ho Chi Minh City's Ben Thanh Theatre on July 3 night by singing Viet Nam Que Huong Toi (Viet Nam, My Homeland) as part of celebrations to mark the 25th anniversary of ASEAN-RoK relations.
Quang Ngai: sea tourism proves successful
Ly Son island district in the central province of Quang Ngai lured some 16,000 tourist arrivals in the first half of this year, fetching about 19 billion VND (889,000 USD), up 10 percent year-on-year.
Viet Nam officially adopts VAT refund policy
(TITC) - Ministry of Finance has issued Circular No.72/2014/TT-BTC on value-added tax (VAT) refund for purchases made in Viet Nam by foreigners, overseas Vietnamese when leaving the country.
Strengthening investment in tourism development in Mekong Delta
(TITC) – According to Mekong Delta Tourism Association, in 2014, the region’s localities have actively invested in tourism development, contributing to attracting more international and domestic tourists.
Viet Nam’s Dai Lai Bamboo Complex wins Asian architectural prizes
The Bamboo Wings Restaurant and the Dai Lai Conference Hall in the Dai Lai Bamboo Complex, Vinh Phuc province recently won the gold award for resort building from the Architects Regional Council Asia (ARCASIA) 2014 and the Building of the Year award, respectively.
Da Nang aims to attract 3.6 million tourists
Da Nang's tourism promotion centre has launched a programme to promote MICE tourism (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) in Ha Noi and HCM City, the two major domestic tourism markets.
Maps, documents affirming Viet Nam’s sovereignty exhibited in Ly Son
Following a number of localities, Ly Son island district in the central province of Quang Ngai was the next destination of the exhibition “Viet Nam’s Hoang Sa, Truong Sa – historical and legal evidence”.
Traditional RoK culture on show in Viet Nam
A traditional art performance by artists from the Republic of Korea takes place in Ho Chi Minh City on July 3 and Hanoi on July 6 to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and Korea.
Promotion plan to lure more visitors to Hue
The central province of Thua Thien-Hue has designed a tourism promotion plan with various activities in a bid to lure at least 2 million visitors in 2014, said Phan Thanh Hai, Director of the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre.
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