Events

Vietnam announces 11 more national intangible cultural heritages (Feb 05, 2020)

Vietnam has added 11 more cultural icons to the list of national intangible cultural heritage, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Vietnam’s tourism sector active in controlling 2019-nCoV spread (Feb 04, 2020)

The tourism sector of Vietnam is actively taking measures to contribute to curbing the spread of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) and limiting the impact of the virus, the Vietnam National…

Letter of VNAT’s Chairman Nguyen Trung Khanh on controlling impact of 2019-nCoV (Feb 02, 2020)

(TITC) - On 02 February 2020, Mr. Nguyen Trung Khanh - Chairman of Vietnam National Administration of Tourism sent a Letter to all Vietnam Tourism’s supporters, business partners and friends…

Festivals may be cancelled due to coronavirus threat (Feb 02, 2020)

The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism has recommended postponing or cancelling traditional festivals which are yet to start, and for those which already began, their scale, duration and activities should be reduced, in the face of the threat of coronavirus.

Vietnam declares novel coronavirus epidemic (Feb 02, 2020)

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on February 1 signed Decision No.173.QD-TTg, declaring the acute respiratory disease caused by the new coronavirus (nCoV) an epidemic in Vietnam.

Vietnam’s response to nCoV outbreak spotlighted on Asia Times (Feb 01, 2020)

The Asia Times website on January 30 posted an article reporting on the Vietnamese Government’s response to rapid developments of the pneumonia epidemic caused by the novel coronavirus (nCoV).

Vietnam stands ready to repel deadly coronavirus: Deputy PM (Feb 01, 2020)

Vietnam has been all set for the fight against the novel coronavirus (nCoV) that has caused a global public health emergency , said Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam on February 1.

Fighting nCoV like fighting enemy: PM (Jan 28, 2020)

In the face of complex developments of the acute respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus (nCoV), Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired an urgent meeting with officials of relevant ministries and sectors in Hanoi on January 27 to discuss countermeasures.

Ho Chi Minh City to host Tet calligraphy markets (Jan 13, 2020)

The calligraphy market at the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Cultural House in District 1 has become a must-visit attraction for residents and visitors for taking photos and buying calligraphy works for Tet (Lunar New Year).

HCM City to host Cho Lon food fair (Jan 07, 2020)

Ho Chi Minh City’s District 5 will organise Cho Lon Kitchen food fair at Van Lang Park in District 5 from January 11-12.

Vietnamese tourism reaches new heights (Jan 07, 2020)

A bunch of prestigious awards A “bumper season” of awards for Vietnamese tourism was signaled when the nominations for the World Travel Awards (WTA), an annual prestigious awards programme for all components that constitute the travel industry, were officially announced in late September. Vietnam had dozens of nominations in the categories of transportation, accommodation, food and destinations.

Vietnamese and foreigners enjoy same-level entrance fees to relic sites from mid-January (Jan 07, 2020)

Foreigners will enjoy uniform entrance fees to relic sites in Vietnam paying the same price as Vietnamese, starting from January 13.

Ninh Binh ready for opening ceremony of National Tourism Year (Jan 06, 2020)

The northern province of Ninh Binh, host of the 2020 National Tourism Year, has been fully prepared for a grand opening of the year, slated for February 22.

Viet Nam-Japan cultural exchange festival opens in Ho Chi Minh City (Dec 31, 2019)