Culture space of communal houses in delta on show
The art of architecture and sculpture, as well as local cultural features from communal houses throughout the north of Vietnam, are being displayed at an exhibition in Hanoi.
Chinese tourists to arrive in droves in Danang at Tet
The central coastal city of Danang during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet, is expected to attract around 4,000 Chinese tourists a day, with most of them flying…
Japanese tourism promoted in HCM City
A wide range of activities to popularise Japanese culture, land and people took place in Ho Chi Minh City on December 8.
Don ca tai tu – an impromptu art performance
An impromptu art performance showing off the creativeness and artistry of the performers - the art of Don ca tai tu's music and songs in southern Vietnam - has earned an honor as a piece of the world’s intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
“Vietnam Year in Italy” closed
“Vietnam Year in Italy” has been wrapped up with an exhibition of Ao Dai (traditional long dress) by designer Huong Lan at Rome Museum.
Noi Bai airport welcomes 12 millionth passenger
A ceremony to welcome the 12 millionth passenger to Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi was held on December 5.
Hanoi ranks eighth among top destinations
Hanoi ranks eighth among top travel destinations, said TripAdvisor. Asia has three cities listed among top travel destinations including Hanoi.
Big sale in 1,000 shopping points for tourism in HCMC
(TITC) – HCMC’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism will coordinate with HCMC’s Department of Industry and Trade and HCMC’s Tourism Association to organize “Sai Gon Big Sale 2013” from 1st to 31st December 2013.
Da Nang welcomes over 3.1 million tourists
The central city of Da Nang has welcomed more than 3.1 million tourists from the beginning of 2013, representing a year-on-year increase of 17.2 percent.
Workshop fosters Vietnam-Israel tourism cooperation
A workshop to promote tourism cooperation between Vietnam and Israel was held in Hanoi on December 4.
U.S. cruise ship arrives in Saigon
U.S. luxury cruise ship Azamara Journey with 750 tourists and crewmembers on board arrived at Saigon Port on Monday to start a six-day exploration of Vietnam.
Vietnam emerges as major tourism market for other countries
To woo Vietnamese visitors, many regional countries are working hard to promote their images and launch a series of incentive programs including relaxing visa requirements, offering discounts and giving greater tourist support.
Saigontourist to receive additional 70,000 maritime tourists
Leading travel service company Saigontourist announced on December 2 that it will continue to cooperate with Malaysia’s Star Cruises to receive more maritime tourists.
Vietnam tourism to be promoted online
Vietnam's tourism industry will be promoted strongly on social networks, smart phones and the internet under the National Tourism Promotion Programme for 2013-20 that has just been approved by Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.
Photo exhibition marks Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties
A photographic exhibition opened in Tokyo in Japan on December 2 to mark the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Japan and three decades of cooperation between the Vietnam News Agency and Kyodo News Agency.
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