More than 11 million tourists flock to Mekong River Delta
In the first six months of 2012, 13 provinces and cities in the Mekong River Delta greeted nearly 11 million tourist arrivals, including nearly 1 million foreign tourists, a 13.18 percent increase, said the Mekong Delta Tourism Association (MDTA).
JICA helps Tien Giang develop ecotourism
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has been helping the southern province of Tien Giang to make the most of its potential for tourism and other strengths so as to…
Lemon-made tea-set makes Vietnam record
A tea-set made from thousands of fresh lemons has been recognized as a Vietnam record in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.
The Hoang De Citadel in the central coastal province of Binh Dinh will be restored to retain its historic and cultural values, the provincial cultural authority has announced.
Global community focuses on Ha Long Bay
An international seminar on Ha Long Bay will be held in Ha Long City in Quang Ninh province on July 24.
Vietnam - Laos cultural days get underway
Vietnam's "cultural days" in Laos, and Laos' "cultural days" in Vietnam are currently underway, from now until July 21, as part of a series of activities to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties and the signing of the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between the two countries.
Maiden direct flight from RoK to Cam Ranh
The flight No. 7555 of Asiana Airlines carrying 131 passengers from Incheon, the Republic of Korea (RoK), landed at Cam Ranh international airport on the night of July 12.
Ministry considers designation of national treasures
Profiles of 30 historical objects have been submitted to the Prime Minister by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for recognition as national treasures.
Cannon from Nguyen Dynasty found in Yen Bai
A cannon dating back to the Nguyen Dynasty (the 19th century) has been discovered in Thac Ba Lake, in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai.
Lao artists to give performance in Vietnam
A company of 47 artists of the Lao National Art Troupe will pay a performing visit to Vietnam in the framework of the "Lao culture days in Vietnam" programme from July 16-20.
Sixty photos of Laos' land and people and Laos-Vietnam friendship will be displayed at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts in Hanoi next week.
Photography camp opens in northern region
The photography camp for northern mountainous provinces opened yesterday in Dien Bien Phu city, Dien Bien province.
Seoul hosts VN culture & tourism festival
The third festival of Vietnamese culture and tourism got underway in Seoul, the Republic of Korea (RoK) on July 8 as part of a range of activities marking the 20 th anniversary of Vietnam-RoK diplomatic ties.
Int'l experts to help build tourism marketing strategy
A group of international experts will arrive in Vietnam on July 11 to help the country create a tourism marketing strategy and an action plan for tourism development in the future.
World tour by electric car arrives in Vietnam
Two young French engineers who are attempting the first-ever around-the-world tour on an electric car have arrived in Vietnam .
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