Hanoi portrayed in Paris exhibition
An exhibition themed “the Colour of Hanoi” opened in Paris on June 19, illustrating the classic and modern beauty of the capital city of Vietnam, which turns 1,000 years old this October
Vietnamese artists perform in China
The Central Music and Dance Theatre gave a special performance in Beijing, China, on June 19 to welcome the Vietnam-China Friendship Year 2010 and 60 years of diplomatic ties between…
Da Nang-attractive destination for foreign tourists
The Costa Classica cruise liner brought 1,000 tourists from Hong Kong and China, docking at Tien Sa port, Da Nang City on June 15.
French media descends upon Hue   (Jun 16, 2010)
French media descends upon Hue
A gaggle of French print and electronic-media journalists have been in the central city of Hue since the beginning of this month to report on culture and tourism in the heritage city.
Photo contest to feature dynamic and friendly Vietnam
The third “Vietnam Today” photo contest themed “Dynamic and friendly Vietnam” was kicked off in Hanoi on June 15.
Navi Oil Port receives 2,100 foreign visitors
Saigontourist has received 2,100 foreign visitors from Italy, Spain, the UK and Germany on board a Costa Romantica Cruise Ship.
Hue Festival closes on a high    (Jun 15, 2010)
Hue Festival closes on a high
The Hue Festival, a themed Cultural Heritage activity with Integration and Development, closed on June 14, with international friends from all over the world saying they were deeply moved by the event.
Indonesia to boost tourism, trade links with Vietnam
Indonesia will make use of its advantages to enhance tourism, trade and investment cooperation with Vietnam in the years to come, Indonesian diplomats said.
The Thua Thien-Hue provincial People’s Committee announced at a press briefing on June 14 that the Hue Festival 2012 will be held in April, to avoid any bad weather.
Guangdong art troupe to perform in Vietnam
A 43-member art troupe from Guangdong province of China will make a performance tour of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from June 16-20.
Website promotes Vietnam in France
First launched in March 2010, the website Internet Cap-Vietnam (http://www.cap-vietnam.com) has become an important way to promote the country’s image to the world.
Over 3 million tourists flock to Hue Festival
More than 3 million visitors, including 28,596 foreigners from 92 countries and territories around the world, flocked to the Hue Festival 2010, which was held from June 5-13, said a local official. Vice Chairman of the Thua Thien-Hue People’s Committee Ngo Hoa said one of the most important successes of the Hue Festival 2010 was that it has brought festivities closer to the public and…
8 records set at Hue Festival 2010
The Vietnam Record Book has recognized 8 new records set during the eventful nine-day Hue Festival 2010.
Vietnamese cuisine attracts visitors at fair in Belgium
Vietnam is one of 29 countries to participate in annual Asia-Pacific Women Association (APWA) Bazaar held in Brussels, Belgium on June 12.
A Vietnam-China cultural exchange was held in Hanoi on June 12 to mark the friendship year between the two countries and the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi.
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