Banana blossom salad – a specialty of Viet Nam cuisine
Nom hoa chuoi (Banana blossom salad) once a popular dish in rural parts of the country, is now a specialty of Viet Nam cuisine.
Vietnamese culture introduced at German festival
Viet Nam’s traditional long dress and conical hat dance appeared as part of the “Parade der Kulturen” (cultural parade) which aimed to establish a connection between different cultures in Frankfurt,…
Paragliders to race from Son Tra Mountain
Around 50 fliers from clubs nationwide will compete in a paragliding race on Son Tra Peninsula in the central city of Da Nang on June 17-22.
"Archaeological Museum” underground the National Assembly house
An exhibition showcasing archaeological discoveries under the new National Assembly (NA) House recently opened in the NA’s two basement levels.
Quang Binh offers ticket discounts to draw tourists
The central province of Quang Binh is offering a discount of 30 percent on fares for local cave tourism services, according to the Phong Nha - Ke Bang Tourism Centre. 
Golden Sand Hoi An puts on summer packages
Golden Sand Resort & Spa, a five-star property with 212 rooms and villas are running three promotion packages to lure guests this summer.
Cu Lao Cham offers seabed-walking service to tourists
Tourists visiting Cu Lao Cham (Cham Islands) in the central province of Quang Nam now can see creatures and coral reefs in the seabed thanks to a new service launched by a local tourist company, the Quan Doi Nhan Dan (People’s Army) newspaper reported.
Con Dao is an ideal escape from the hot summer days
Con Dao Island off mainland Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province is highly recommended for those wishing to escape the sizzling hot summer days in HCMC. To reach the island, tourists can either travel by air from HCMC or by water from Vung Tau City.
Vietnam Airlines increases flights during national holidays
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will launch an additional 136 one-way flights for domestic routes from April 28 to May 4 to meet increasing travel demands during the upcoming national holidays.
Special ao dai show to be held on Ha Noi ancient street
A special art programme themed ‘Sac 16’ (Beauty 16) will be held on April 2 on Dao Duy Tu Street, one of Ha Noi’s Old Quarter pedestrian streets.
Hoi An to host Viet Nam - Asia Silk Culture Festival
Viet Nam-Asia Silk Culture Festival, the first of its kind is set to take place in Hoi An silk village, central Quang Nam province on March 28.
10,000 cherry blossoms celebrate Viet Nam, Japan ties
Some 10,000 branches of cherry blossoms will go on display on March 19-20 at the statue of King Ly Thai To, in Ha Noi as part of activities to mark 43th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Viet Nam and Japan.
Hoi An International Food Festival to open
(TITC) – Twelve renowned international chefs from 12 different countries around the world will showcase their talents in the Hoi An International Food Festival which will take place from March 14-20, 2016, at An Hoi Sculpture Garden and Hoi An Ancient Town.
French photographer presents ‘hidden smile’ photo to Vietnamese museum
French photographer Rérahn Croquevielle has presented his world-renowned photograph of a smiling old lady in Hoi An titled ‘Hidden Smile’ to the Vietnamese Women’s Museum.
Hoi An to host International Food Festival
Twelve international chefs and 12 restaurants will meet up at Hoi An International Food Festival 2016 slated for March 14- 20 at Hoi An Sculpture Garden.