Da Nang launches mobile app in support of travellers
Da Nang’s Department of Tourism held a ceremony on December 6 to announce the launching of an IT app called “Danang FantastiCity” on mobile platforms to provide tourists with essential information on the city.
Photos on Truong Sa exhibited in Thai Nguyen
As many as 70 photos taken by photographer Trinh Viet Hung during his journey to Truong Sa island district are being on display at an exhibition at the Museum of…
Exhibition on royal treasures opens in Hue
An exhibition featuring the royal treasures of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) opened on December 6 in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.
Prime Minister approves master plan to preserve Oc Eo - Ba The special national relic
The Prime Minister has approved a master plan on preserving and promoting values of the Oc Eo - Ba The special national relic site in the southern province of An Giang.
UNESCO recognises Vietnamese belief in Mother Goddesses
The Practices related to the Vietnamese belief in Mother Goddesses of the three Realms has been officially recognised by UNESCO as an intangble cultural heritage of humanity.
Ho Chi Minh City: Ice sculpture exhibition opens at Dam Sen Park
An exhibition of ice sculptures made by artisans from Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang Province in China, has opened at Dam Sen Tourist Park in HCM City, and will remain open until September 2017.
Dak Nong seeks UNESCO’s recognition of volcanic cave system
The Central Highlands province of Dak Nong is surveying the volcanic cave system in Krong No district to compile a dossier seeking UNESCO’s recognition as a global geopark.
Seminar looks ways to improve tourism competiveness
Viet Nam’s tourism competitiveness is lower than other ASEAN countries, said participants at a seminar focusing on Viet Nam’s tourism competitiveness in Ho Chi Minh City on November 30.
Stamp exhibition on Viet Nam opens in Bangkok
A stamp exhibition with the theme of “Viet Nam - endless charm” was opened at the Thai Philatelic Museum in Bangkok, Thailand, on November 29.
Quang Ninh: 2,000 year-old tombs discovered
The museum of the northern province of Quang Ninh has cooperated with the History Faculty of the Ha Noi University of Social Sciences and Humanities to excavate two ancient tombs dating back from 1,800-2,000 years.
Photo exhibition highlights country’s beauty
An award ceremony and a photo exhibition for the photo contest “Viet Nam - Country - People” were held on November 26 in Ha Noi by the Viet Nam Artistic Photographers’ Association and the Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper.
Developing tourism in the Mekong River Delta region
The Prime Minister has approved the overall planning and a master plan for developing tourism in the Mekong River Delta region until 2020 with a vision extending to 2030.
Quang Ninh sees strong growth in tourism
The northern province of Quang Ninh has long been known as one of the top tourism centres in Viet Nam with numerous attractive destinations and diverse tourism products thanks to the province’s efforts to boost tourism’ growth.
Bahamas-flagged luxury liner docks in Thua Thien-Hue
Luxury liner Ovation of the Seas, carrying nearly 4,100 tourists and 1,600 crewmembers, anchored in Chan May port, the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on November 25, beginning their tour of Hue, Hoi An and Da Nang. 
Developing tourism in the Mekong River Delta region
The Prime Minister has approved the overall planning and a master plan for developing tourism in the Mekong River Delta region until 2020 with a vision extending to 2030.
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