Binh Thuan should raise tourism’s stake in local economy: PM
The south central province of Binh Thuan needs to fully tap its tourism potential and increase this industry’s proportion in the local GDP to at least 15 percent, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc told provincial officials on April 18.
Tourism in coastal province bounces back
A year on from the sea environment incident caused by Formosa, the tourism industry in the central province of Quang Binh is gradually recovering. 
Prime Minister approves planning of Ha Giang’s Dong Van Karst Plateau
The Prime Minister has recently approved a planning project for the Dong Van Karst Plateau, in the northern province of Ha Giang, by 2030.
Toward sustainable tourism in northeastern mountainous province
Ban Gioc Waterfall, one among many renowned tourist destinations in Cao Bang. No more overcrowding, spontaneous business activities or street garbage.
Yen Bai gears up for Viet Nam Tourism Year 2017
As a gateway of the northern region of Viet Nam with many special tourism products, the northern province of Yen Bai has prepared activities for the Lao Cai - Northwest National Tourism Year 2017.
Ho Chi Minh City calls for travel firms’ cooperation to boost tourism
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong has called for travel companies’ cooperation to attract 7 million foreign tourists to the city in 2017.
“Sac bua” singing recognised as national intangible cultural heritage
“Sac bua” (Tet greeting) singing in Phu Le commune, Ba Tri district, in the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre, has been named national intangible cultural heritage.
Ho Chi Minh City aims to welcome 7 million foreign visitors in 2017
Ho Chi Minh City set a target of welcoming seven million international visitors in 2017, announced the Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee, Nguyen Thanh Phong, at a conference between the City’s leaders and travel businesses on April 13.
Ha Tinh seeks measures to recover sea tourism
A seminar took place in the central coastal province of Ha Tinh on April 13 to discuss solutions to help the local tourism sector recover from the consequences of the marine environment incident last year.
Viet Nam’s Tourism Index rank improves to 67th
Viet Nam ranks 67th among 136 economies in the recently released Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI) 2017, going up eight places compared to the same period in 2015.
Quang Tri beach tourism recovers from environmental incident
A year after mass fish deaths caused by the Hung Nghiep Formosa Steel Corporation, tourists have begun returning to beaches in the central province of Quang Tri.
Ancient Hoi An city opens more streets for pedestrians
Authorities of the ancient city of Hoi An have decided to open five more streets for pedestrians and non-engined vehicles from April 12 as part of efforts to attract more holiday-makers to the locality. 
Exhibit links traditional crafts, modern designs
A multi-media exhibition exploring the relationship between traditional crafts and contemporary design will open to the public on April 13 in Ha Noi.
Viet Nam Culinary Conservation, Research and Development Centre established
The Viet Nam Culinary Conservation, Research and Development Centre (CRDC) has been launched to preserve and promote the quintessence of every dish and drink of the country, contributing to elevating the position of the Vietnamese cuisine in the region and world.
Music street to create a new cultural space in Ho Chi Minh City
The Ho Chi Minh City Music Street, all set to open across the Alexandre De Rhodes Street in district 1 at the end of April, is likely to to provide a new cultural space for local residents and visitors to the city.
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