Bronze drums cast for Hanoi millennial celebration
One hundred bronze drums are being cast for the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi in the traditional way, replicating the decorations of the four ancient drums of Ngoc Lu, Hoang Ha, Quang Xuong and Song Da, and some patterns of Thang Long - Hanoi.
Park Hyatt wins top awards in DestinAsian’s 2010
The Hyatt International, which is managing Park Hyatt Saigon, has announced that it has won eight awards in this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards of DestinAsian, one of Asia’s leading luxury…
Photography contest aims to promote city
The third edition of the HCMC-The Hidden Charms photography contest encourages professionals and amateurs to capture beautiful images of daily life in the city.
Tourism strategy to promote gender equality
The national tourism development strategy for 2020 spotlights gender equality as a key element for a green and sustainable industry.
Vietnam and Laos seek to tighten tourism cooperation
Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh has invited Laos to participate in celebrations for the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi and the making of policies to attract tourists.
Vietnam, Singapore team up for tourist wharf in Danang
Vietnam’s Danang Port Company Limited and Singapore’s Cruise Centre Pte Ltd will establish a joint-venture company to develop an international tourist wharf to receive cruise ships at Danang’s Tien Sa Port, a local partner said.
Arabs fascinated by Vietnamese cuisine
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has hosted an Asia Culinary Fair, at which guests and diplomats from many countries had the chance to enjoy Vietnamese food.
Mekong art exhibition offers diverse styles
Nine artists from Tien Giang Province and 36 members of the HCMC-based Mekong Art Club are displaying their latest works as part of an exchange programme.
Vietnamese students join cultural gala in UK
A Vietnamese cultural festival was held at Warwick University in the UK on March 13 by the Vietnamese Students’ Association.
Laos to vote for Ha Long Bay    (Mar 14, 2010)
Laos to vote for Ha Long Bay
A musical performance programme was held in Vientiane on March 12 to encourage people in Laos to vote for Vietnam’s Halong Bay as one of the seven new natural wonders of the world.
Vietnam has great potential in tourism
Vietnam has great potential in tourism, boasting famous beauty spots, world-recognised assets of natural and cultural heritage, a unique culture and diversified tourist services.
Solutions to promote tourism in Dalat
“It is crucial to comprehensively implement all 8 solution packages to develop tourism in Dalat City,” concluded more than 150 representatives at a workshop held in the central highland province Lam Dong on March 10.
Temple steles win UNESCO documentary heritage status
Eighty-two doctor laureate steles in Van Mieu (Temple of Literature) in Hanoi has become Vietnam’s second historical documentary heritage to be listed in the list of UNESCO’s Global Memory of the World Programme.
Vietnam, China sign MoU on tourism
Vietnam and China’s Sichuan Province will cooperate in promoting each other’s tourism by exchanging television programmes touting their tourism potential.
Another luxury cruise ship docks in Halong Bay
An American luxury cruise ship, the Nautica, docked at Cai Lan Port bringing 1,000 foreign tourists to the world heritage site of Halong Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh for the first time on March 9.
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