Ao Dai to become ‘tourism ambassador’
The 'Ao Dai' (Vietnamese traditional long dress) is a symbol of the beauty of Vietnamese women as well as the country’s culture. Tourism directors are seeking solutions to preserve and promote the traditional value of Ao Dai, contributing to developing tourism as well as attracting visitors, particularly foreigners, to Viet Nam.
New York Times names Vietnam a place to travel in your 20s
A new travel check list by the New York Times has listed Viet Nam among 20 places you should visit in your 20s, an age when people are eager to…
Viet Nam tourism, food spotlighted in Argentina
The Viet Nam Embassy in Argentina organised an event to promote Vietnamese tourism and cuisine in Buenos Aires’ La Plata city on October 20. 
Viet Nam listed among world’s cheapest destinations
Viet Nam has been rated by leading Australia-based travel website News as among cheapest destinations for tourists in the world.
Exhibition boasts of beauty of Viet Nam’s land and people
A total of 55 photo collections featuring the beauty of Viet Nam’s land and people are being displayed at an exhibition in Nguyen Van Binh Book Street in Ho Chi Minh City.
Viet Nam makes a UNESCO push for Dan bau
Vietnamese agencies, including the National Institute of Music, Folk Arts Association of Viet Nam and Viet Nam Musicians’ Association, are aiming to ally with the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Sports to propose to UNESCO to recognise dan bau, the nation’s monochord zither, as a world heritage.
Latin America Film Week to open in Ha Noi
The fourth Latin American Film Week will take place in Ha Noi from October 24-29 at the National Cinema Centre. 
Greek Ambassador exhibits paintings of Viet Nam
Greek Ambassador to Viet Nam Nikos D Kanellos is showcasing his paintings inspired by Vietnamese culture and landscape at a solo exhibition entitled "Kanellos in Viet Nam".
Lunar Rooftop Bar & Grill offers special deals on October
The newly-established Lunar Rooftop Bar & Grill on level 4 of Nha Trang Center in the coastal city of Nha Trang has special deals on Viet Nam Women’s Day (Oct. 20) and Halloween (Oct. 31).
Viet Nam cuisine highlighted in Switzerland
Viet Nam’s culinary art was introduced to Swiss friends at a programme recently co-hosted by Alimentarium - the Museum of Nutrition in Vevey city of Switzerland and the Vietnamese Embassy in the country.
Art programme features Viet Nam, RoK melodies
An art programme featuring Vietnamese and Korean melodies was held in the central province of Binh Dinh on October 14.
Ha Long Bay, Ha Noi pho among can’t-miss things in Asia
Ha Long Bay and pho in Ha Noi have been named among 50 can’t-miss attractions, foods and experiences in Asia by US news website Business Insider. 
Cultural exchange highlights Viet Nam-Laos friendship in Malaysia
A cultural exchange was organised in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on October 7 to further tighten the solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.
Cultural exchange event spotlights Viet Nam’s charm in Japan
A cultural exchange show promoting the beauty of Viet Nam’s land and people took place at the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan on the evening of October 8, drawing great public attention.
Viet Nam Mountain Bike Marathon scheduled for November
The Viet Nam Mountain Bike Marathon, the country’s toughest mountain bike stage race, is scheduled to kick off on November 4-6 in Sa Pa in northern mountainous Lao Cai province.