Japan to ease visa rules for Viet Nam: local newspaper
The Japanese Government will relax visa regulations for citizens from five countries, including Viet Nam, in a bid to attract more tourists to Japan in the coming time, the local Yomiuri newspaper said on March 30.
A green island on the central coast
Cu Lao Cham, an archipelago off the coast of the central province of Quang Nam, is around 15 kilometers from the ancient town of Hoi An. The green foliage of…
K-Culture Supporters group to promote Viet Nam - RoK ties
The Republic of Korea Cultural Centre has introduced a group of Vietnamese who will support culture cooperation between Viet Nam and the RoK.
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.
International visitors to Viet Nam in March estimated 820,480 arrivals, decrease 1.6% over last month and up 28.3% over the same period last year. Total international arrivals in 3 months reached 2,459,150 arrivals, increase 19.9% over the same period last year.
Viet Nam’s fine arts introduced in South Africa
Painter Vu Kim Thu from Ha Noi introduced Viet Nam’s fine arts and her own work at a kickoff event for the Viet Nam culture week in Pretoria, South Africa on March 22.
1,000 chefs to participate in French Gastronomy Event in Viet Nam
As many of 1,000 international chefs will take part in the "Gout de France" (Taste of France) on March 21st to popularize French cuisine in Viet Nam.
Festival commemorates General Le Chan
An annual festival commemorating General Le Chan, who is believed to be the founder of Hai Phong, was held on March 16 (the fifth day of the second lunar month).
Middle income holiday makers targeted as national holidays near
Travel companies have introduced numerous attractive holiday packages for the upcoming April 30 and May 1 national holidays, targeting middle income customers.
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.
Phu Quoc receives first direct flight from northern Europe
Almost 300 passengers on a direct flight from Sweden’s capital Stockholm arrived at Phu Quoc airport in the southern province of Kien Giang on March 8th.
Central Highlands folk culture to be showcased in Kon Tum
The essence of the diverse, rich Highlands folk culture will be showcased in a festive space in Kon Tum province from March 18-23. 
Viet Nam-Russia joint fine arts exhibition returns to Ho Chi Minh City
Over 80 works by Vietnamese and Russian painters are on display at the joint fine arts exhibition called “Handshake Again” at the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum through to March 12.
Da Nang, Italy agree on closer tourism cooperation
A seminar introducing economic cooperation opportunities was held in Da Nang on March 3, during which presentations about Viet Nam’s economic development, taxes, business climate, tourism and opportunities for investing were presented.
Khmer costumes   (Mar 03, 2016)
Khmer costumes
The clothing of the Khmer in southern Viet Nam is unlike the costumes of other ethnic groups.