Ho Chi Minh City's tourism sector to focus on promotion
HCM City’s Department of Tourism will focus on developing and marketing destinations to increase the number of foreign arrivals to the city to six million this year, officials have said.
Eleven new national intangible cultural heritages recognised
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced a list of 11 newly-recognised national intangible cultural heritages.
Flowers tell stories of love
Flowers tell stories of love   (Feb 13, 2017)
Twenty Vietnamese flower artisans are displaying original floral installation works at a new exhibition in Ha Noi to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Lao Cai develops sustainable tourism
The northwestern mountainous province of Lai Cai has made bold investment in developing tourism in an effort to make it a key economic sector.
Ha Tinh: Renovated King Mai Hac De temple inaugurated
A temple dedicated to King Mai Hac De King was inaugurated in Thich Loc commune, Loc Ha district, the central province of Ha Tinh province.
Workshop promotes preservation of Ly Dynasty’s culture, art
Art and culture under the Ly Dynasty in Viet Nam was the main focus of a workshop in the northern province of Bac Ninh on February 9, which brought together a crowd of domestic and foreign scientists. 
Ly Son Island needs proper planning for tourism development
Both residents and visitors to Ly Son Island in the central province of Quang Ngai are concerned about a construction boom that can destroy the unique natural landscape on the island.
Prehistoric relics found inside volcano caves in Dak Nong
Scientists have unearthed a large number of prehistoric artifacts inside volcano caves at the Krong No volcanic cave geo-park in the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong
Quang Tri tourism bounces back after environmental incident
The tourism sector in the central province of Quang Tri is recovering from mass fish deaths last year, with 3,000 arrivals recorded during the seven-day lunar New Year holiday.
Binh Thuan improves tourism services
The central province of Binh Thuan has intensified inspections to improve the quality of tourism services and ensure visitors’ safe and enjoyable stay during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays.
National museum exhibits historic sketches
A painting exhibition is underway at the Viet Nam Museum of Fine Arts, displaying 100 watercolour sketches by Vietnamese artists of different generations.
Thua Thien-Hue tourism thrives in first month of 2017
The central province of Thua Thien-Hue welcomed 229,600 visitors in January, up five percent annually, according to provincial authorities. 
Kien Giang works to turn Hon Son Island into tourist magnet
The southern coastal province of Kien Giang has outstanding advantages for marine tourism compared to other south-western localities, and it is working to turn its Hon Son Island, considered a masterpiece of the nature, into a tourist magnet.
Pair of ancient bells in Cao Bang recognised as national treasures
The northern province of Cao Bang has announced a Prime Minister decision recognising a pair of bells at the Da Quan relic complex in Hung Dao commune of Cao Bang city as national treasures.
Ho Chi Minh City attracts int’l tourists during Tet holiday
Ho Chi Minh City welcomed 40,000 - 45,000 foreign visitors during the week-long Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, a sudden increase compared to the same period last year, according to the statistics of the local tourism sector.
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