Japanese jazz pianist to perform in Vietnam
Japanese jazz pianist Yamashita Yosuke will greet Vietnamese audiences at a concert at the Hanoi Opera House on Feb. 25-26.
VNAT welcomes Secretary-General of ASEAN- China Centre
On Feb 22nd 2012, in Hanoi, General Director of the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) Nguyen Van Tuan warmly welcomed the Secretary-General of ASEAN- China Centre, Mr. Ma…
Vietnamese fine art and handicraft products are very popular among Japanese consumers for their unique characteristics, said a spokesperson for the ASEAN-Japan Centre (AJC).
Brunei food festival in Hanoi   (Feb 23, 2012)
Brunei food festival in Hanoi
On the occasion of Brunei’s National Day on Feb. 23, the Brunei Food Festival will be organized at El Patio Restaurant of the Melia Hanoi Hotel at 6-10 p.m. on Feb 24-26.
Photo exhibition on Dong Van stone plateau
A photo exhibition to promote tourism and products of Dong Van Stone Plateau in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang is being held in Dong Van town.
French painter with passion for Vietnam
The feel of the Vietnamese countryside, as described by poet Tran Dang Khoa, is vividly brought to life in 37 paintings by French artist Dominique De Miscault, currently on display at an exhibition in the Parisian suburb of Choisy-le-Roi.
Hue architecture gets 3D look    (Feb 21, 2012)
The Hue Relics Preservation Centre and its partners have completed a project to produce 3D images that feature historic architecture of the former imperial city.
More than 100 Tet (Lunar New Year) issues published by newspapers and magazines during the 1930s and 40s are on display at an exhibition in HCM City.
Da Nang to host International Paramotor Competition 2012
The Danang International Paramotor Competition 2012 will be held at the Eastern Sea Park in Son Tra District from May 23rd to 27th.
Kiteboard Tour Asia ends in Binh Thuan
Round two of the 2012 Kiteboard Tour of Asia (KTA) 2012 finished up on Mui Ne beach in the central province of Binh Thuan on Feb. 19.
Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com), an award winning luxury tour operator and destination management company (“DMC”) in Vietnam, has announced the addition of Charlotte Ham as its Sales & Marketing Senior Executive in its Hanoi Head Office.
Halong Bay cave joins world’s top 10 sites
Sung Sot cave (or Surprising cave), one of the largest caves in Ha Long Bay, has been voted as one of 10 most beautiful caves of the world by the Association of Tourism Offices and Brokers of the Czech Republic.
The first chartered helicopter tour of the year will transport a group of 22 tourists from the US, Australia and France from Da Nang to Hoi An's Cham Islands this weekend.
Xoan singing promoted as a draw to tourists
Twelve groups and 59 individuals were honoured at a ceremony in the northern province of Phu Tho on February 18 for their contributions to preserving hat Xoan (Xoan singing), the world intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent protection.
Cai Luong folk opera performance with English translation
Cai Luong (southern folk opera) was performed with English language translation by the Hanoi Cai Luong Theatre at the Chuong Vang (Golden Bell) in Hanoi on February 17-18, and drew a large number of foreign tourists.
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