Stranded foreigners can stay in Vietnam until June 30
Foreigners entering the country under visa waiver programmes, e-visas or tourism visas after March 1 will be automatically given stay permit extension until June 30 free of charge.  
Deputy Minister Le Quang Tung: Promoting communication of “safe Viet Nam”, taking opportunities to restructure the tourism industry
(TITC) - The conference “Solutions to promote domestic tourism and restore international tourism after Covid-19” took place under the chairmanship of Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Quang…
Chairman Nguyen Trung Khanh: Big enterprises need to play a leading role in reviving tourism market
(TITC) – On 21 May 2020, in Ha Noi, Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) in collaboration with the Private Economic Development Research Board (Board IV of the Prime Minister's…
Conference “Golden time to discover Vietnamese beauty”: Strongly boost the domestic tourism market
(TITC) - On May 16, 2020, the conference “Golden time to discover Vietnamese beauty” was taken place in Sam Son, Thanh Hoa. This event attracted a large number of participants inclucing leaders of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, key tourism localities, and tourism associations and businesses.
Opening the Conference “Golden time to discover Vietnamese beauty” to promote domestic tourism
(TITC) - The conference “Golden time to discover Vietnamese beauty” was organized by Vietnam National Administration of Tourism and the Private Economic Development Research Board (Board IV of the Advisory Council on Administrative Procedures Reform of the Prime Minister), VnEpress Online Newspaper, the Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) and Bamboo Airways on 16 May 2020 in Sam Son, Thanh Hoa Province.
(TITC) - On 16 May 2020, in Sam Son, Thanh Hoa Province, Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) in collaboration with the Private Economic Development Research Department (Department IV belongs to the Advisory Council for the reform of administrative procedures of the Prime Minister), VnExpress Electronic Newspaper, the Travel Advisory Board (TAB) and Bamboo Airways organized the press to introduce the conference “The golden…
VNAT launched Vietnam Tourism Promotion Video Clip Contest
(TITC) - On May 15, 2020, in Hanoi, Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) held a ceremony to launch Vietnam Tourism Promotion Video Clip Contest. The event was chaired by VNAT’s Vice Chairman Ha Van Sieu.
VNAT promotes business connections and prepares to restore international market
(TITC) - On May 14, 2020, in Hanoi, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) held a meeting with inbound tour operators to discuss on restoring international tourist markets.
Vietnam seeks to boost tourism following COVID-19
The Prime Minister has recently assigned the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to devise measures to develop tourism following COVID-19 pandemic.  
Collections to be displayed online for International Museum Day
Museums in Vietnam will hold various activities to celebrate International Museum Day on May 18, following plans by the International Council of Museums (ICOM), according to a document recently issued by the Culture Ministry's Department of Cultural Heritage.
Arts programme on way to celebrate President Ho Chi Minh’s birthday
A special arts performance will take place at the Hanoi Opera House on May 17 and be broadcast live on Vietnam Television’s VTV1 channel to mark the 130th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19).
Vietnam’s tourism recovers after being severely affected by COVID-19
Many popular tourist attractions across Vietnam have seen a gradual increase in domestic tourists on being re-opened after nearly two months hibernating due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hanoi F1 Grand Prix may take place late this year
Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey has announced that the 2020 season is targeted to start in Austria in July, meaning that the Hanoi stage may take place later this year.  
Sachsen - Anhalt (Germany) to desire to extend cooperation in tourism with Viet Nam
(TITC) - On 2nd March 2020, in Hanoi, Vice-Chairman of VNAT, Mr. Ha Van Sieu had a meeting with the State Parliament Sachsen – Anhalt and the members of the Committee for Federal and European Affairs and Media, headed by the Chairman, Mr. Daniel Sturm.    
Ministry prepares plans on recovery of tourism market
Accordingly, when Vietnam announces the pandemic ending in Vietnam, the ministry will focus on stimulating the domestic tourism market and coordinating with airlines, transport and travel firms to exempt or reduce service fees, including air tickets, accommodation costs and visiting fees.  
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