Potentials for developing “creative cities”
With potential for development in the fields of music, literature, and folk art, many Vietnamese cities have been meeting all conditions to join UNESCO's Creative Cities Network. However, this requires the initiative and determination of the authorities at all levels and appropriate policies based on the actual situation and potential of each city.
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City listed among top 100 city destinations
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have been listed among Top 100 City Destinations Index 2021 by London-based market research company Euromonitor International.
Exhibition promotes Vietnamese cultural heritages’ values
An exhibition, entitled “Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Space”, officially opened at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts in Hanoi on November 22, as part of the activities to mark…
French newspaper ranks Vietnam as top destination for winter
Vietnam has been topped the list of leading destinations in the world for winter, which has been announced by the oldest daily newspaper in France, Le Figaro.
Quang Ninh reopens some economic, sport, cultural activities
Some economic, sport, and cultural activities have been resumed in Mong Cai and Ha Long cities of northern Quang Ninh province after a long hiatus due to COVID-19.
Pre-historic drawings found in Nghe An province's ancient cave
Scientists have discovered pre-historic drawings dated 3,000 years ago in an ancient cave in the north central province of Nghe An.
Exploring inland Ha Long Bay in Tuyen Quang
Na Hang Lake in the northern province of Tuyen Quang has been dubbed “Inland Ha Long Bay” in the mountainous region and has become popular among domestic travellers.
Tam Dao - Three islands flow in the sky
(TITC) – Located in the northern province of Vinh Phuc, Tam Dao Town has been considered as a miniature Sa Pa or Da Lat and becoming more attractive to visitors with cool climate.
"Bo la lot", fragrant grilled beef rolled in lolot leaf
"Bo la lot", grilled beef in lolot pepper leaves, has emerged as a popular street snack in Vietnam thanks to its fragrance.  
Foreign Ministry issues notice Covid-19 epidemic
The Foreign Ministry issued a notice on March 14, asking people who come from or transit areas hit by the COVID-19 epidemic to keep themselves updated on regulations of airlines and ensure they have all required documents in order to take flights (especially documents certificating health conditions if any).
Ha Long – a new city rises next to a world heritage
Rising next to Ha Long Bay, which has twice been included in UNESCO’s World Heritage list, Ha Long is a standout tourism city in northern Vietnam with modern infrastructure, stunning natural scenery, and steady socio-economic development.
2020 Ha Long International Music Festival opens in Quang Ninh
The 2020 Ha Long International Music Festival opened in Ha Long City, the northern province of Quang Ninh, on the night of January 10, gathering both domestic and international artists to treat the local audience with various attractive performances.
First Ha Long int’l music festival to take the stage
The first Ha Long international music festival is scheduled to take place in the northern province of Quang Ninh on January 10 – 11 with the participation of over 100 Vietnamese and foreign artists. 
Viet Nam’s Ao Dai to be highlighted at Hue Festival 2020
A programme honouring Ao Dai (traditional Vietnamese long dress) will be held under the framework of the Hue Festival 2020 with an aim to promote people’s participation in community arts performances and programmes.
Enhancing tourism cooperation among ASEAN and China, Japan, RoK
(TITC) – In the framework of ATF 2019, on 18 January 2019, in Ha Long, Quang Ninh, the 18th Meeting of ASEAN+3 Tourism Ministers took place under the chairmanship of Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien.