News and Events - Viet nam National Authority of Tourism

First Fashionology Festival opens in Ho Chi Minh City (Oct 23, 2017)

The first Fashionology Festival kicked off on Nguyen Hue Walking Street in Ho Chi Minh City on October 20, promising to entertain visitors with attractive fashion shows which use the latest technologies.

Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival opens (Mar 06, 2017)

The 4th Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival 2017 themed ‘Ao Dai – I Love Viet Nam’ officially kicked off in Nguyen Hue Walking Street in Ho Chi Minh…

Ho Chi Minh City eager for Ao Dai festival in March (Feb 24, 2017)

The fourth Ao Dai (traditional long tunic) festival will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from March 3 to 17.

Ho Chi Minh City to host the 1st festival of kylin, lion and dragon dance performance (Oct 27, 2016)

A festival of kylin, lion and dragon dance performance will be held for the first time in Ho Chi Minh City on October 30, the city Department of Tourism announced on October 25.

HCM City gets electric buses (May 18, 2015)

Ho Chi Minh City will launch its first electric bus service going through downtown tourist destinations like Ben Thanh Market, the War Remnants Museum and the Nguyen Hue walking street early next month.

Highlights

News

Dong Ho folk painting craft inscribed on UNESCO’s Urgent Safeguarding List

Ha Noi attracts tourists with highlights in cuisine and craft villages

HCM City to ring in 2026 with spectacular fireworks displays

Quang Ninh develops local tourism products

Events

Vietnam Tourism Sets New Record with Over 19 Million International Arrivals

Vietnam honored as World’s Leading Heritage Destination 2025

Hanoi recognized as UNESCO Global Learning City

Government adds 41 new border gates for e-visa entries and exits

Sydney Morning Herald Explains Sharp Rise in Australian Visitors to Vietnam