Lao Cai launches tourism stimulus programme
The northern province of Lao Cai will launch a spiritual tourism route and a flower and lantern festival in the coming months as part of a tourism stimulus programme.
Vietjet Air plans to open air routes to RoK
As planned, the first charter flight between the Danang and Incheon international airports will lift off on July 16, with the first Hanoi- Incheon commercial flight taking off on July…
Northern province to launch spiritual tours from August
The northern province of Lao Cai will offer a tour of Mother Goddess worshipping sites along the Red River from August 10, hoping to draw more visitors to the border…
Da Nang hosts Vietnamese-Japanese cultural festival
The central city of Da Nang and its Japanese business association will host the Viet Nam-Japan Culture Exchange and Cuisine Festival on July 16-17, vice director of the city's Foreign Affairs Department Mai Dang Hieu said on July 7.
Viet Nam officially adopts VAT refund policy
(TITC) - Ministry of Finance has issued Circular No.72/2014/TT-BTC on value-added tax (VAT) refund for purchases made in Viet Nam by foreigners, overseas Vietnamese when leaving the country.
Dak Lak aims to exploit tourism potential
The Central Highlands province of Dak Lak, one of the localities with the greatest potential for developing community-based and cultural tourism, has intensified investment in the field.
Cua Lo town targets 2.2 million visitors, $83.3 million in revenues this year
Cua Lo town in Nghe An Province hopes to welcome 2.25 million tourists, including more than 1.4 million who will stay overnight and 550,000 foreigners, who will spend VND1.75 trillion ($83.3 million).
Saigon Hotel gets new face   (May 26, 2014)
Saigon Hotel gets new face
After its renovation, the Saigon Hotel in downtown HCMC has resumed operation with a new face and to mark the occasion, it is offering various attractive promotions to welcome guests back.
International conference looks to preserve Vi and Giam folk singing
An international conference was held in Vinh city, Nghe An province, seeking ways to safeguard and promote Vi and Giam singing, two types of traditional folk music practised in Nghe An and Ha Tinh provinces.
The sweet cake delicacy of Binh Dinh
The central coastal province of Binh Dinh is renowned for a wide selection of food and drink specialties, including Bau Da rice liquor, nem (fermented pork roll), cha (ground meat), tre (minced pork wrapped in guava and banana leaves) and hong (pink) cake.
Old stone stele in Ha Nam added to national treasure
The Sung Thien Dien Linh stele – a prominent Buddhist exhibit under the Ly dynasty (1009-1225) that is placed in front of Long Doi Son pagoda in Duy Tien district of northern Ha Nam province has been recognised as a national treasure.
Scenic Ta Gu Waterfall   (Apr 10, 2014)
Scenic Ta Gu Waterfall
Ta Gu, which is also known as Nga Voi Waterfall, is a must-visit destination in Khanh Son District of the coastal central province of Khanh Hoa. Many locals and visitors describe the waterfall as a sleeping beauty in the jungle.
Vietnam promotes culture in Germany
The Vietnamese People Association in Leipzig city, the German state of Sachsen, held a multicultural festival of Vietnamese ethnic groups on February 23.
Vietnam showcased at tourism fair in Belgium
Vietnam is an honoured guest of the 2014 Chaleroi Tourism Fair in Belgium, an event which opened on February 20.
Vietnam expects 8 million foreign visitors in 2014
Vietnam’s tourism sector plans to receive 8 million international tourists, serve 37.5 million domestic tourists and earn 230 billion VND (10.8 million USD) this year, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has said.