Vietnam’s best sculptures displayed at national exhibition
A national sculpture exhibition opened at the Hanoi Museum on December 11, showcasing the best works created by local artists over the past decade.
Mexican newspaper hails Ha Long Bay’s beauty
Mexican daily El Financiero recently ran an article describing Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, as an ideal destination for visitors to enjoy peaceful sailing and admire beautiful karst scenery and emerald…
14 new special national relics unveiled
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has signed a decision recognizing 14 sites as special national relics.
French week opens in Central Highlands city of Da Lat
On December 9, the French week kicked off in Da Lat city, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, to celebrate 40 years of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and France.
Culture space of communal houses in delta on show
The art of architecture and sculpture, as well as local cultural features from communal houses throughout the north of Vietnam, are being displayed at an exhibition in Hanoi.
Chinese tourists to arrive in droves in Danang at Tet
The central coastal city of Danang during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet, is expected to attract around 4,000 Chinese tourists a day, with most of them flying in on chartered flights.
Japanese tourism promoted in HCM City
A wide range of activities to popularise Japanese culture, land and people took place in Ho Chi Minh City on December 8.
Don ca tai tu – an impromptu art performance
An impromptu art performance showing off the creativeness and artistry of the performers - the art of Don ca tai tu's music and songs in southern Vietnam - has earned an honor as a piece of the world’s intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
“Vietnam Year in Italy” closed
“Vietnam Year in Italy” has been wrapped up with an exhibition of Ao Dai (traditional long dress) by designer Huong Lan at Rome Museum.
Noi Bai airport welcomes 12 millionth passenger
A ceremony to welcome the 12 millionth passenger to Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi was held on December 5.
Hanoi ranks eighth among top destinations
Hanoi ranks eighth among top travel destinations, said TripAdvisor. Asia has three cities listed among top travel destinations including Hanoi.
Big sale in 1,000 shopping points for tourism in HCMC
(TITC) – HCMC’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism will coordinate with HCMC’s Department of Industry and Trade and HCMC’s Tourism Association to organize “Sai Gon Big Sale 2013” from 1st to 31st December 2013.
Da Nang welcomes over 3.1 million tourists
The central city of Da Nang has welcomed more than 3.1 million tourists from the beginning of 2013, representing a year-on-year increase of 17.2 percent.
Workshop fosters Vietnam-Israel tourism cooperation
A workshop to promote tourism cooperation between Vietnam and Israel was held in Hanoi on December 4.
U.S. cruise ship arrives in Saigon
U.S. luxury cruise ship Azamara Journey with 750 tourists and crewmembers on board arrived at Saigon Port on Monday to start a six-day exploration of Vietnam.
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