Viet Nam could join RoK’s effort to seek recognition of lacquer
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) has asked the Prime Minister for permission to join the Republic of Korea (RoK) in compiling a multinational dossier seeking UNESCO’s recognition of the traditional craft of “son mai” (lacquer) as part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage. 
Thua Thien-Hue: Construction of Mediterraneo Resort begins
The construction of a five-star resort complex named Mediterraneo began in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue’s Lang Co town on January 28.
Ear cake - a tasty dish of Phu Tho province
Ear Cake, a tasty food that is served every day by locals in Phu Tho province, has that name because it has the shape of an ear.
Da Lat- A city of flowers   (Jan 18, 2016)
Da Lat- A city of flowers
Da Lat city in the central highlands province of Lam Dong is called with different names due to its romantic beauty such as “Little Paris”, “City of Pine Forests”, “Land of Mist”... Da Lat’s flowers, lakes and waterfalls attract tourists near and far.
Boosting tourism promotion via cinema
(TITC) – On 19 December 2015, in Ha Noi, Cinema Department and Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) in collaboration with the Indian Embassy in Viet Nam organized a seminar “Film co-production between Viet Nam – India and promoting tourism via cinema”. This activity is part of the Indian Film Festival in Viet Nam.
Northern provinces partner to boost tourism
Representatives from the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) met with leaders of six northern provinces on October 10 in Ha Giang to discuss measures to stimulate tourism.
Da Nang to host Viet Nam Cuisine Festival
The 2015 Viet Nam Cuisine Festival will be celebrated at Bien Dong Park in the central city of Da Nang from August 30 to September 5.
Tourists flock to Sa Pa via new expressway
Hotels in Sa Pa resort town, Bac Ha District and Lao Cai City, the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai were fully booked during the first half of the year, according to local authorities.
Fostering Viet Nam tourism promotion in Japan
(TITC) – In the framework of Viet Nam Culture and Tourism Festival 2015 in Japan, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism organized two workshops on promoting Viet Nam tourism in Osaka (June 10, 2015) and in Tokyo (June 15, 2015).
Hue restores damaged ancient pavilion
Restoration work began at the partly collapsed Phu Van Lau (Pavilion of Edicts) located within the Hue Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO Word Cultural Heritage site since 1993, on May 13.
Cao Bang among Top 5 Unique Treks in Southeast Asia
Singapore’s Skyscanner website has listed northeast Cao Bang province among its Top 5 Unique Treks in South East Asia.
Gau Tao Festival will become a new tourism product of Lao Cai
(TITC) -  In order to diversify tourism activities and introduce unique cultural identities of Mong ethnic group in Lao Cai Province to domestic and foreign tourists, from 28 February 2015 (the 10th day of the first lunar month), Lao Cai Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism will pilot Gau Tao Festival to serve tourists in Bac Ha District.
Nguom Ngao – a jaw-dropping grotto
Nguom Ngao, around three kilometers from the magnificent Ban Gioc Waterfall, is the most famous limestone cave in the northern upland province of Cao Bang.
Discovering Ban Gioc Waterfall and Saigon-Ban Gioc Resort
The newly inaugurated four-star Saigon-Ban Gioc Resort in the northern upland province of Cao Bang boasts fine accommodations and a magnificent natural landscape.
President attends Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc pagoda inauguration
State President Truong Tan Sang attended an inaugural ceremony for the Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc pagoda in Dam Thuy commune, the northern border province of Cao Bang, on December 15.