"ASEAN People and Countries" exhibition opens in Hai Phong
A photography exhibition entitled “ASEAN People and Countries” comenced at the Hai Phong Fine Arts Centre on August 7, as part of the celebration to mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of ASEAN (1967-2017).
Homestay: a community-based tourism business
The path leading to Phia Thap village, home to 50 families from the Nung ethnic minority in Cao Bang province, is surrounded by green rice paddy fields.
Ha Noi to turn Trinh Cong Son street into walking zone
Hanoian authorities have decided to turn Trinh Cong Son street in Tay Ho district into a walking route, starting on August 19, to provide Hanoians with an additional space for…
Traditional folk music program “Ha Thanh, 36 Old Quarters”
A traditional folk music program titled “Ha Thanh, 36 Old Quarters” is taking place from August 5th to September 2nd at Dong Xuan night market stage, Hoan Kiem district, Ha Noi.
Photos of ASEAN people and countries exhibited
An outdoor photo exhibition showcasing the beauty of the landscape, culture, people and exchanges among ASEAN countries will be inaugurated at Ly Thai To Statue Square on Ha Noi’s walking street at 4.30pm today.
Southern region’s pottery products on display
An exhibition on pottery products of Viet Nam’s southern region kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on August 3.
French photographer’s exhibition highlights Vietnamese heritages
An exhibition, featuring artistic photos by French photographer Réhahn Croquevielle, officially opened at the Viet Nam Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi, on August 1.
Ho Chi Minh City puts into operation tourist information centres
Two visitor information and support centres began operation at the Bach Dang Wharf and 23/9 Parks in Ho Chi Minh City on August 2.
Da Nang updates tourism guide phone app
The Department of Tourism of the central city of Da Nang, on August 1, updated the Da Nang FantastiCity mobile phone application, which originally helps plan tours and find tourist information in Vietnamese and English.
ASEAN Cultural Day opens in Vinh Phuc
ASEAN Cultural Day took place in the northern province of Vinh Phuc on August 1 to celebrate the 50th founding anniversary of the bloc with the participation of representatives from the embassies of the ASEAN member countries in Viet Nam.
Viet Nam Journalism Museum established
The Prime Minister has signed a decision establishing the Viet Nam Journalism Museum under the Viet Nam Journalists Association.
Int’l conference promotes sea-island tourism development
Tapping huge potential of sea and island tourism coupled with preserving natural landscapes was discussed at an international conference jointly held by Ton Duc Thang University and the National Penghu University of Science and Technology, Taiwan (China) on August 1.  
Exhibition on Cham culture in An Giang, Ninh Thuan opens
An exhibition themed “Cham culture in An Giang and Ninh Thuan provinces” kicked off in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang on August 1.
Viet Nam participates in World Folklore Festival
A Vietnamese art troupe, led by Director and Meritorious artist Thanh Son, is participating in the World Folklore Festival 2017, in Bistrita city, Romania, from July 27-31.
Lifting the position of Viet Nam’s performing arts
Viet Nam's central city of Da Nang has been chosen to host the first World Performing Arts Festival in 2018. The decision was made by the International Theatre Institute (ITI) at its 35th World Congress held recently in Spain. The festival will help raise the position of Viet Nam’s performing arts.
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