Vietjet launches direct air routes to India
Low-cost carrier Vietjet Air has launched a series of five direct routes connecting Vietnam’s major cities of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang with India’s New Delhi and Mumbai.  
F1 Vietnam Grand Prix begins media accreditation process
The media accreditation process for the 2020 Formula 1 VinFast Vietnam Grand Prix began on February 12.  
12 February 2020: VNAT’s Chairman Nguyen Trung Khanh sends letter to international partners confirming tourist spots in Viet Nam still open
(TITC) - On 12 February 2020, Mr. Nguyen Trung Khanh - Chairman of Vietnam National Administration of Tourism sent a Letter to Vietnam Tourism’s supporters, business partners and friends to…
Vietnam Formula 1 racetrack named after Hanoi
The Formula One (F1) racetrack in Vietnam has been named after the capital Hanoi while its nine grandstands take their names from popular destinations from north to south.  
Hue closes pedestrian zone over coronavirus fears
The weekend pedestrian zone in ancient town Hue has been closed since February 7 as a preventive measure against the nCoV epidemic.  
nCoV forces National Tourism Year 2020 launch postponement
The launch of the National Tourism Year 2020, slated for February 22 in the northern province of Ninh Binh, will be postponed to an appropriate time due to concerns about the complicated development of the acute respiratory disease caused by 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV).
Vietnam doing its best to combat coronavirus: health official
Vietnam is doing its best to control the acute respiratory disease caused by the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV), focusing on carrying out multi-level isolation for those suspected of infection, a health official said on February 5.
Calmly, proactively responding to the nCoV epidemic, and drastically implementing solutions to restore the tourism industry
(TITC) This is the common spirit spread in the conference "Tourism industry responding to acute respiratory infections caused by nCoV virus" organized by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism on February 6, 2020.
Vietnam announces 11 more national intangible cultural heritages
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
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 Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has affirmed.
Letter of VNAT’s Chairman Nguyen Trung Khanh on controlling impact of 2019-nCoV
(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 to inform that Vietnam Tourism is actively controlling the impact of the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Pneumonia.
Festivals may be cancelled due to coronavirus threat
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
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
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
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.
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