Visa exemption extended for visitors from eight countries
Vietnam will continue visa exemption for citizens of Russia, Japan, the Republic of Korea (RoK), Finland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Belarus, until the end of 2022. 
Da Nang welcomes first arrivals of 2020
The Da Nang Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the Danang International Airport, welcomed the central city’s first flight of the New Year on the morning of January 1.
Vietnam’s large cities welcome first foreign tourists in 2020
The Departments of Tourism of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City organised ceremonies on January 1, to welcome the first foreign tourists in 2020.
Viet Nam promotes tourism at Indonesia’s festival
A Vietnamese delegation joined the Denpasar Festival 2019 on Bali tourist island of Indonesia on December 28-30 to promote Viet Nam’s tourism, investment and trade.
Aviation sector welcomes 115 millionth visitor in 2019
On December 29, the Airport Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) held a ceremony at Phu Bai International Airport in Hue Ancient City to welcome the 115 millionth visitor to arrive in Viet Nam by air in 2019.
Viet Nam-Laos-China ‘con’ throwing festival takes place in Lai Chau
The third Viet Nam-Laos-China ‘con’ festival, themed “Colour of friendship”, kicked off in Muong Te district, the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau on December 29.
Quang Binh’s beautiful shots featured in new MV of world music talent
Beautiful shots from Viet Nam’s north-central province of Quang Binh were featured at the latest MV “Alone Pt.II” of Alan Walker, a British-born Norwegian DJ and record producer, on December 27.
Mong ethnic people celebrate New Year
The annual traditional holiday of the Mong ethnic minority group, known as Nao Pe Chau, takes place at the end of the 11th lunar month. The event is held to celebrate the end of the harvest and spend time relaxing together.
Ha Noi to host various activities to welcome the New Year
A wide variety of cultural and artistic activities will beheld on the evening of December 31 to celebrate the New Year of 2020.
Da Nang strives to welcome 9.8 million tourists in 2020
The central coastal city of Da Nang aims to serve 9.8 million tourists in 2020, a year-on-year rise of 12.74 percent, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.
Da Lat Flower Festival wraps up in success
Colourful art show “Vu hoi hoa mua Dong” (Winter Flower Ball) at Lam Vien Square wrapped up the 8th Da Lat Flower Festival in Da Lat city in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong on December 24.
Smart tourism helps attract visitors to Ha Noi
Smart tourism is being applied in a number of tourist attractions in Ha Noi such as Bat Trang ceramic village, Thang Long imperial citadel, Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature - National University) and Ha Noi Old Quarter.
Bac Ninh preserves, develops Quan Ho folk songs
The Red River delta province of Bac Ninh has made efforts to preserve the art of Quan Ho love duet singing to implement commitments to UNESCO on conservation and development of the folk art, which has been recognised by UNESCO as part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage.
Quang Nam ceremony marks 4.6 millionth international tourist
The central province of Quang Nam has stepped up plans to host a ceremony featuring an array of interesting art programs on December 25 as a way of welcoming the locality’s 4.6 millionth international tourist during 2019.
Street festival add more colour and brightness to Da Lat
More than 3,000 local students and young people gathered at a street festival which opened on December 23 at Lam Vien Square in Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province, as part of the ongoing Da Lat Flower Festival 2019.