Khanh Hoa works to attract more tourists from ASEAN nations
Authorities of the south central province of Khanh Hoa see the need to attract more tourists, especially from member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). 
Qatar Airways to launch direct flights to Da Nang this December
Qatar Airways will launch direct flights to Da Nang starting December 19 as the third Vietnamese destination on the award-winning airline’s rapidly expanding global network.  
Thua Thien-Hue: 123 billion VND for restoration of Kien Trung Palace
The central province of Thua Thien-Hue recently announced an investment of 123 billion VND (5.28 million USD) for restoration of Kien Trung Palace inside the Nguyen dynasty’s imperial city.  
Developing tourism products in South Central Coastal region
(TITC) – Aiming to develop competitive tourism products and prepare for Visit Viet Nam Year 2019 in Khanh Hoa Province and South Central Coastal region, from September 9-14, 2018, Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) organizes a famtrip to survey tourism products of the region.  
Cultural exchange event marks Viet Nam – Japan relation anniversary
The Ha Noi chapter of the Viet Nam – Japan Friendship Association held a cultural exchange event in the capital city on September 8 to mark the 45th anniversary of the establishment of the Viet Nam – Japan diplomatic relations (September 21, 1973 – September 21, 2018).  
Tourism, business opportunities in Viet Nam introduced in Indonesia
The Vietnamese nation, people and tourist attractions, as well as investment and trade opportunities in the country were introduced during a conference held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Indonesia on September 6.  
Foreign tourists to Ha Noi up 16 percent over National Day holiday
Ha Noi welcomed nearly 250,000 tourists during the recent three-day National Day holiday, up 9 percent compared with the same period last year.  
Stone formation discovered in central Phu Yen province
 A rock formation made of stone has been discovered in the south central province of Phu Yen and is expected to be a new tourist draw in the locality.
International visitors to Viet Nam in August estimated 1,323,546 arrivals, increase 11.3% over last month and up 7.7% over the same period last year. Total international arrivals in 8 months reached 10,403,893 arrivals, increase 22.8% over the same period last year.
Community-based heritage conservation: A sound approach to cultural preservation
Community-based heritage conservation has not only benefited people living in the area but also proven itself as the most effective and sustainable way to safeguard heritages and promote local tourism.  
More 30 trains to be added on National Day
The Saigon Railway Joint Stock Company said on the national day (September 2), the company plans to add more 30 trains on some key routes from HCMC to Phan Thiet, Nha Trang, Quy Nhon and Quang Ngai provinces and vice versa.
Ha Noi Food Festival 2018 to come in October
(TITC) - Aiming to honor and introduce Ha Noi cuisine culture to local and foreign visitors, from 5-7 October 2018, Ha Noi People’s Committee will organize Ha Noi Food Festival 2018 at Thong Nhat Park, Ha Noi City.    
Pho named world’s 20th best food experience
Vietnamese pho has been named the world’s 20th best food experience by world travel guide book publisher the Lonely Planet.  
Da Nang: Exhibition features traditional Vietnamese mascot
As many as 200 images and artefacts related to Nghe - a traditional mascot in ancient Vietnamese culture - are on display at an exhibition which opened at the Da Nang Museum of Fine Arts in the central city on August 15.  
Seminar discusses Khanh Hoa tourism development
Some 200 businesses and experts discussed developing tourism in the central province of Khanh Hoa at a seminar in Nha Trang city on August 4.