Ninh Binh province seeks ways to tap tourism potential
The northern province of Ninh Binh has huge potential of tourism development, the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Online Newspaper reported, adding that t he province’s comparative advantage increased when the Trang An Ecological Complex was recognised as a World Heritage site by UNESCO.
Hoang Sa,Truong Sa exhibition comes to Bac Ninh
The northern province of Bac Ninh has become the ninth province in the country hosting an exhibition of maps and documents affirming Viet Nam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and…
Quang Ninh recognizes additional two standard tourist beaches
The Quang Ninh People’s Committee has recognised Soi Sim beach in Ha Long bay and Tra Co beach Mong Cai city as standard tourist beaches.
Photo festival highlights Central and Central Highlands beauty
Beautiful moments of people's lives are introduced at the 19th Central and Central Highlands region photo festival, which opened in Quy Nhon city in Binh Dinh province on July 30.
Nguyen dynasty’s documents receive UNESCO certificate
A ceremony was held in Hanoi on July 30 to receive a certificate recognising a collection of official administrative documents of the Nguyen Dynasty as documentary heritage of the Memory of the World Programme in Asia-Pacific by UNESCO.
Tourism industry offers various products to lure visitors
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has launched its marketing campaigns to Japan, the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Russia, while at the same time boosting the growth of the domestic tourism market, the Viet Nam Economic News reported.
Da Nang photos contest launched
An artistic photo contest and exhibition, which has “Panoramic Views of Da Nang” as its theme, is running until 30 November.  The contest has been jointly organised by the city’s Union of Literature and Arts Associations and its Artistic Photography Association.
Mui Ne among most beautiful beaches in Asia
Canadian Travellers, a Canadian travel guides magazine, has chosen Mui Ne as one of the top 11 most beautiful beaches in Asia.
Quang Ninh focuses on building sea, island tourism brand
Endowed with beautiful beaches, islands, and favourable transport links, the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh is paying special attention to developing sea-based tourism to promote its brand globally.
Proposal on visa extension for Russian visitors
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on July 24 asked the Prime Minister to extend visa exemption from 15 days to 30 days for Russian visitors.
Traditional crafts of Cham ethnic people in Ninh Thuan on display
As many of 29 photographs, 184 historical artifacts and some scientific documents about the outstanding traditional crafts of Cham ethnic women in Ninh Thuan province, are currently on display at an exhibition in Ho Chi Minh city.
Quan Dai Temple recognised as national historical relic
The People's Committee of Quang Yen town in Quang Ninh province on July 22 received a certificate from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in recognition of Quan Dai Temple as a National Historical Relic.
Seminar on tourism product development of Ninh Binh
(TITC) - On 19 July 2014, within a three-day famtrip program, the Viet Nam Society of Travel Agents (VISTA) in coordination with Ninh Binh Department of Culture, Sports & Tourism held a seminar on tourism product development of Ninh Binh.
Joint efforts to boost tourism in central region
Da Nang city has entered a cooperation agreement with two central provinces Quang Binh and Quang Nam in a bid to boost tourism in the region, the Da Nang Today online reported.
World heritage in Japan to be introduced in Hanoi
A photo exhibition entitled “World Heritage in Japan” will be held at the Japan Foundation Centre for Cultural Exchange in Hanoi from July 26 to August 9.
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