Two trees in Hoang Lien National Park recognized as heritage trees
The Viet Nam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment (VACNE) has recognized the groups of fir and rhododendron trees in Hoang Lien National Park as the heritage trees of Viet Nam.
Phu Quoc a picture-perfect travel destination
National Geographic, has named Phu Quoc island one of the top 15 favoured winter travel destinations for 2014.
Viet Nam, India hold huge tourism cooperation potential
The launch of direct air routes between India’s Mumbai and New Delhi and Viet Nam’s Ho Chi Minh City by India’s Jet Airways, starting on November 5, will support the…
Exhibition on Paracel and Spratly archipelagos opens in Soc Trang
An exhibition on “Viet Nam’s Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos: historical and legal evidence” was launched at the Khmer Cultural Exhibition Centre in the southern province of Soc Trang on November 4.
Ha Giang promotes cultural heritage of ethnic minority groups
The northern mountainous province of Ha Giang has been undertaking efforts to promote the tangible and intangible cultural heritage values of its ethnic minority population in a bid to develop the province’s tourism image.
Beyond Pho: New e-book shows travellers the other side of Vietnamese cuisine
A new e-book aims to show travellers that there’s more to Vietnamese cuisine than just the well-known noodle soup called Pho.
Egg coffee makes world top 10 best drink list
Vietnamese egg coffee has been cited one of the world’s top 10 drinks by Buzzfeed, an American online social news and entertainment giant.
Can Tho earns 44.4m USD from tourism in 10 months
The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho posted a tourism revenue of 945 billion VND (approximately 44.4 million USD) in the first 10 months of 2014, up 160 billion USD compared to the same period last year.
Con Dao National Park receives Ramsar recognition
A ceremony in recognition of Con Dao National Park as an international wetlands area took place on October 31, according to the People’s Committee of southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau province.
Ha Noi amongst 10 most culturally rich cities worldwide
Ha Noi has made the list of the world’s top 10 most culturally rich cities, which was announced by Lifehack, a website that gives practical and effective life advice.
Quang Ninh holds exhibition on World Heritage sites in Viet Nam
A wide range of photographs and keepsakes of Ha Long Bay and other World Cultural Heritage sites in Viet Nam are on display at an exhibition held in the northern province of Quang Ninh on October 31.
Five-star ship brings tourists to Hai Phong
Five-star cruise ship L’Austral with 207 passengers aboard anchored at Chua Ve port in the northern city of Hai Phong on November 1.
Ly Son strives to attract more visitors
Ly Son island district in the central province Quang Ngai, one of Viet Nam’s ten most attractive islands, is focussing on improving its infrastructure and services to take full advantage of its natural beauty.
Kien Giang promotes tourism links with Thai, Cambodian localities
The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang’s People’s Committee on October 31 held a working session with officials and business people from several localities of Thailand and Cambodia to discuss measures to boost their tourism and trade links.
48h Photo Project – A chance for young photo lovers in Ha Noi
The ‘48h Photo Project’ themed ‘I love my city, my people’ will offer young people in Ha Noi a chance to show their love of Ha Noi through their photos.
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