More documents and artifacts added to Ho Chi Minh Museum collection
The Ho Chi Minh Museum in Ha Noi received documents and artifacts on the life and career of the beloved national leader, presented by individuals and collectives, on August 29, to mark the occasion of the 73rd anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2).  
ASEAN traditional costumes, art performed in Ha Noi
Traditional costumes and arts of ASEAN countries were performed at a programme in Ha Noi on August 28 as part of activities to mark the 51st founding anniversary of ASEAN…
Sea festival opens in southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau province
The Ba Ria-Vung Tau Sea Festival opened in the southern province on August 28 as part of activities marking the country’s 73rd National Day (September 2) and introducing its economic,…
Da Nang - most popular summer destination for RoK tourists
Da Nang city in central Viet Nam is the most popular summer vacation destination of tourists from the Republic of Korea (RoK) this year, a shift from last year’s preference for Japanese cities.  
Free entrance for Dien Bien Phu Historical Victory Museum on National Day
Dien Bien Phu Historical Victory Museum, Dien Bien provincial Museum and Dien Bien Phu historical relic sites in the northwestern mountainous province of Dien Bien will open free for visitors on National Day (September 2nd).  
Photos on cultural and historical sites in Ha Noi and Bac Lieu province on display
An exhibition on Temple of Literature in Ha Noi and cultural and historical relics sites in the southern province of Bac Lieu opened on August 27th in Bac Lieu city.
Binh Phuoc announces recognition of lithophone as national treasure
The southern province of Binh Phuoc announced the Prime Minister’s decision to recognise an ancient Loc Hoa lithophone as a national treasure during a ceremony in the provincial museum on August 28.  
Vacationers seek beach escape for holiday weekend
Beach trips are the favoured destinations for the upcoming National Day holiday on September 2, according to travel firms.  
Museum honours Vietnamese women’s role
The Vietnamese Women’s Museum is one of the top destinations in Ha Noi. It gives visitors an insight into the Vietnamese culture through the beauty of Vietnamese women.
Ethnic cultural activities to be held in villages for holiday
A series of activities celebrating the 73rd anniversary of National Day (September 2) will take place at the Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism from August 31 to September 30, reported the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism on August 27.   
Cultural activities to celebrate National Day in Dien Bien
The Dien Bien provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism will host an assortment of cultural activities to celebrate the National Day (September 2).  
Vinh Long to make tourism a key economic sector
The first Vinh Long Tourism Festival was held over August 25-26 in Long Ho district as part of activities to promote local waterway tourism to the province’s domestic and foreign visitors.
Vestiges unearthed at Hai Van Gate
An excavation on the Hai Van Gate relic complex which sits atop its namesake mountainous pass, about 490m above sea level, in central Viet Nam has unveiled a clear layout of the old foundations of citadel walls and a section of the north-south route.  
Taiwan shortens visa waiver period for Vietnamese
Taiwan plans to shorten the visa waiver for Vietnamese visitors from a 30-day stay to 14 days, starting in August. This will be applicable to those with a valid visa or whose visa for Taiwan, the United States, Canada, Britain, Australia, New Zealand or South Korea expired up to 10 years ago.  
Ha Noi hopes to attract Japanese tourists
Representatives from 65 Japanese and Ha Noi firms joined a programme to promote tourism in the capital Vietnamese city on August 24.   
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