Danang welcomes first direct flight from Japan
The first flight from Kansai, Osaka Province, Japan on March 18 landed in the central city of Danang, bringing 161 tourists and representatives of 17 travel agencies.
Vietnamese photographer honoured
Vietnamese photographers have commemorated Dang Huy Tru, the founder of Vietnamese photography, at the Dang family temple in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.
Paintings relive old Hanoi
Paintings relive old Hanoi   (Mar 18, 2010)
Female painter Van Duong Thanh has made the old Hanoi revive through her 30 oil paintings that are being exhibited in the capital city’s Melia Hotel.
Vietnam’s contemporary art on show in Busan
The Museum of Arts in Busan, the Republic of Korea (RoK), is hosting an exhibition of 100 outstanding paintings of Vietnam’s modern art, from March 10 to April 25. The displayed items are selected from a huge collection of 374 works by 25 painters. The collection was hand-picked and preserved by two Japanese collectors – Ito Toyochiki and Ito Tamiko – over the last 20…
Vietnam’s largest book collection makes debut
A collection on epics of ethnic groups in the Central Highlands made its debut in Ho Chi Minh City on March 17.
RoK “Art Corner” to mark Hanoi’s millennial anniversary
An art programme named “Art Corner” will be held at 5pm every Wednesday at the Republic of Korea (RoK) Cultural Centre as part of activities for the Thang Long-Hanoi millennium anniversary.
UK arts director trains local in organising festivals
About 25 art promoters and festival organisers from around the nation are attending the first training workshop on festival management in Vietnam from March 17-20.
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 travel and lifestyle magazines.
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.
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