Quang Nam spurs international tourism
Central Quang Nam province held a forum on July 9 seeking ways to improve the tourism sector and identify alternative marketing strategies to attract new global market segments to the province.
“Flying dragon-Viet Nam’s royal art” exhibition in France
An exhibition featuring the aesthetic value and changes of the dragon image in Vietnamese culture and religion throughout history opened at the Guimet Museum in Paris, France on July 8.
Vietnamese culture promoted in Japan
The Vietnamese Consulate General in Fukuoka, Japan, in conjunction with the association of Vietnamese students studying at Asia Pacific University (APU) in Oita prefecture organised a “Vietnamese Culture Week 2014”…
Ca Mau to mobilise 500 billion VND for tourism development
The southernmost province of Ca Mau will mobilise 500 billion VND (23.5 million USD) between now and 2020 to develop its tourism sector, said the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Danang steps up efforts to attract international tourists
Danang city has maximized efforts to market its tourism and investment appeal to international audiences through increased advertising and easing up on procedures for tourists to obtain travel visas.
Ba Ria – Vung Tau welcomes 7 million tourists by mid-year mark
The southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau welcomed and served nearly 7 million tourists in the first half of this year, a year-on-year rise of 17%, according to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Of these, more than 260,000 were foreigners.
Strengthening culture and tourism cooperation between Viet Nam and Azerbaijan
(TITC) - From 1 to 5 July 2014, Minister of Culture, Sports & Tourism, Mr. Hoang Tuan Anh led Vietnamese delegation to visit Azerbaijan at the invitation of Minister of Culture and Tourism, and Minister of Youth & Sports of Azerbaijan Republic.
First int’l marina gets off the ground in Nha Trang
Focus Travel Co. Ltd commenced construction of Ana Marina, the first international standard marina in Viet Nam, at Nha Trang Bay of the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa on July 7.
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 2030, worth nearly VND60 billion.
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 5.
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.
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