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First Japanese resort inaugurated in Danang (Jan 25, 2013)

Japan's P&I Enterprise Company has opened its US$12 million Pulchra Resort on Truong Sa Street in the central city of Danang.

Ceremony to recognise special national relic and open Yen Tu spring festival 2013 (Jan 25, 2013)

On January 21, in the northern province of Quang Ninh, Uong Bi city People's Committee held a press briefing on the programme on recognising Yen Tu historical site as a…

Italy-Vietnam programme to promote friendship (Jan 25, 2013)

On January 24, the Italian Embassy in Hanoi announced the celebrations for the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Italy, including the "2013 Italy-Vietnam: Italian Year in Vietnam"…

Theatre set up for Quan Ho folk songs (Jan 24, 2013)

A theatre dedicated to Quan Ho (love duets), a folk singing in northern Bac Ninh province, has been established in an effort to preserve and promote the values of the art form.

Hanoi works for flower markets blossom during Tet (Jan 24, 2013)

Hanoi will open 65 flower markets during the Tet (Lunar New Year) festival, the municipal People's Committee has announced.

Yen Tu to be recognised as special national relic (Jan 23, 2013)

The Uong Bi city in Quang Ninh province will hold a ceremony on February 18 (the ninth day of the first lunar month) to receive the Prime Minister's certificate recognising Yen Tu historical site as a Special National Relic and open the 2013 Yen Tu Spring Festival.

Tourism industry to promote international cooperation this year (Jan 23, 2013)

Last year, Vietnam's tourism industry saw success despite national and global economic difficulties, including millions of foreign tourists visiting Vietnam. This year, the industry planned to welcome 7.2 million international visitors and 35 million domestic passengers, and is targeting total revenue of VND190 trillion (equivalent to US$9.5 billion).

Chinese cruise ship to make frequent port calls in Halong (Jan 23, 2013)

A cruise ship called Hanna with a capacity of some 1,500 passengers will arrive in Halong Bay on January 27 on the opening of the route from China's Sanya to Halong and Danang.

Hanoi to hold 65 Lunar New Year flower markets (Jan 23, 2013)

The Hanoi Municipal People's Committee has instructed its districts to organise 65 spring flower markets to welcome the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

Hai Duong tourism targets some 3 million times of visitors (Jan 23, 2013)

In 2013, the provincial tourism sector continues trying to fulfill tasks, maintain the growth, and further develop in comparison with 2012.

Two tourist attractions in Sa Pa have been nominated as Viet Nam record (Jan 22, 2013)

(TITC) - Sa Pa Stone Church and Muong Hoa Valley in Sa Pa District (Lao Cai Province) have been introduced to Viet Nam Record Organization to consider and recognize as one of Top 5 over 100-year-old churches known the most and Top 5 the most beautiful and largest valleys in Viet Nam.

US$200 mln invested in Khanh Hoa's luxury tourism (Jan 22, 2013)

Emirates NBD Bank PJSC from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has agreed to provide US$200 million for luxury tourism and resort projects planned in the southern Khanh Hoa province.

Intercontinental Danang gets five-star status (Jan 21, 2013)

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has recognized the Intercontinental Danang Sun Peninsula as a five-star resort.

Nguyen Hue blooms to welcome New Year (Jan 21, 2013)

This year's flower display on Ho Chi Minh City's Nguyen Hue Street to mark the Lunar New Year will feature the country through stylized mountains, plains and islands.

Largest tourist complex to open (Jan 18, 2013)