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Exhibition features Vietnam's sea sovereignty (Nov 28, 2012)

A photo exhibition featuring Vietnam's boundary and the country's sovereignty over seas and islands opened in the central province of Thua Thien Hue on November 25.

International organizations help Quang Nam develop tourism (Nov 28, 2012)

UNESCO, the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have just organized a workshop on sustainable tourism in Hoi An with an aim to offer higher…

Foreign travel agencies promote Vietnam's sea tourism (Nov 28, 2012)

Many travel agencies in Europe are promoting Vietnam as a destination for tourists rather than a stopover of tours to Southeast Asian countries, said local tour operators after a recent…

Inaugural meeting of the Tourism Advisory Board (Nov 27, 2012)

(TITC)- In the framework of Environmentally and Socially Responsible Tourism Capacity Development Programme (known as the ESRT Programme, funded by the European Union), on November 27th, 2012, the inaugural meeting of the Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) was held in Hanoi.

Vietnam participates in Int'l Language Festival (Nov 27, 2012)

The Vietnamese language, culture and cuisines were introduced at the 19th International Language Festival held in Tours city of France on November 24-25.

Quang Ninh to attract more European visitors (Nov 26, 2012)

The northern province of Quang Ninh expects to reel in European travellers during its Ha Long Tourism Week 2012 from November 27-30.

Lang Co Bay proves must-see destination (Nov 26, 2012)

Lang Co Bay in Thua Thien-Hue province has emerged as a popular destination in the central region for both foreign and local tourists, especially after it was recognised in 2009 as one of the 30 most beautiful bays in the world.

Kazakhs visit central Vietnam (Nov 26, 2012)

Focus Travel of Vietnam will join hands with four travel firms from Kazakhstan to bring Kazakh tourists to Cam Ranh in central Khanh Hoa province on chartered flights.

Ca Mau Cape national park to become world Ramsar (Nov 26, 2012)

Mui Ca Mau (Ca Mau Cape) National Park in the southernmost province of Ca Mau will be recognised as a new Ramsar site of the world and the fifth in Vietnam.

Hanoi's Old Quarter greets Vietnam's Cultural Heritage Day (Nov 23, 2012)

Many activities will be held at four spots in Hanoi's Old Quarter from November 23-25 to mark Vietnam's Cultural Heritage Day (November 23, 2005 - 2012).

Danang's spring flower street for Tet (Nov 23, 2012)

Danang City will host its first "Spring Flower Street 2013" with an investment of VND17 billion by VietArt OOH Company, promising a colorful spring ambiance for the Han River near the city.

Exhibition highlights Spanish friendship (Nov 23, 2012)

Nearly 120 photos showcasing Spain's landscapes and people are on display at the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) building in Ho Chi Minh City.

Cultural Heritage Day to arouse Red river civilisation (Nov 22, 2012)

Events in honour of Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Day (November 23) will be held from November 21-23, at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts (VECCA), No. 2 Hoa Lu Street in Hanoi, as an attraction for the upcoming National Tourism Year 2013.

Experts support nominating Duong Lam as world cultural heritage (Nov 22, 2012)

At a workshop on Duong Lam ancient village, held in the afternoon of November 17 in Tokyo, Japan, Japanese and Vietnamese experts highlighted the specific cultural values of Duong Lam.

Weekly performances of Ca Tru in Hanoi (Nov 21, 2012)