Danang Golf Club hailed among top 15 new courses in the world
Popular golf website, Golf.com, has named Vietnam’s Danang Golf Club in its “Top 10 New International Courses” for 2010.
Vietnam woos Malaysian visitors
A gala night to promote Vietnam’s tourism was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on December 20 as part of Vietnam’s campaign to develop this non-smoke industry in 2011.
UNESCO commits assistance to Vietnam’s cultural preservation
A representative of UNESCO in Vietnam affirmed continued assistance to Vietnam in its preservation of cultural heritages in 2011.
Artist captures General Giap’s activities
As many as 101 photos capturing moments of life of General Vo Nguyen Giap, taken by photographer Tran Tuan, are being showcased at an exhibition opened in Hanoi on December 21 as a celebration of his life.
Italy helps My Son World Heritage restoration
Findings on ancient Cham bricks and mortar have contributed to the restoration and conservation of My Son World Heritage.
Lao Culture Week in Vietnam opens
Thirty-five artists from Lao will participate in the music and fashion shows during the Lao Culture Week in Vietnam on December 21-28.
HCMC receives 3 millionth foreign visitor
Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism in coordination with the city’s Tourism Association and related units on December 21 welcomed the 3 millionth foreign visitor.
Campaign to preserve folk festivals
Vietnam should carry out a long-term campaign to conserve and develop folk festivals because people from industrialised countries are fascinated by culture of agricultural societies, experts say.
Vietnam has 30 new Guinness records
The Vietnam Guinness Book of Records has recognised 30 new records at the 20th meeting of Vietnamese record holders held in Ho Chi Minh City on December 18.
The biggest ever exhibition of Vietnamese contemporary art is taking place at the Fine Arts Museum of Gwangju City, the Republic of Korea (RoK) from December 16, 2010 to February 6, 2011.
Viet Nam - the favorite destination for Australian visitors
The latest statistics on the increasing number of international visitors to Viet Nam in 2010 have reflected that Viet Nam is becoming a tourist destination with the fast growth rate in the Southeast Asia. Of which, the number of Australian visitors has showed that Australia is the 6th potential market and one of main contributors to Viet Nam tourism.
Vietnam targets wealthy tourists
Vietnam tourist authorities have decided to adopt a 10-year plan to try and attract rich tourists to its sparkling white beaches. More than 70% of tourist sites in Vietnam lay in coastal provinces – and 70% of tourists choose beach tours.
Finnish artist fashions playful works in metal
A playful exhibition by Finnish artist Maritta Nurmi entitled After the End of Art Anything Goes, has opened at Art Vietnam Gallery in Hanoi.
Expatriates in France exhibit their paintings, sculptures
Painter Tran Thi Duy Nga and sculptor Pham Trong Chanh, both Vietnamese expatriates in France, displayed nearly 100 of their works at an exhibition in Paris on December 18, featuring the land, people, history and culture of Vietnam.
International seminar aims to build tourist destination brands
An international seminar on developing destination trademarks was held in Hanoi on December 16, attracting representatives from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the World Tourism Organization.
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