Vietnam boosts tourism in China
A seminar was held in Beijing on August 25 to promote Vietnam’s image and attract more visitors from China. The event marked the 64th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2).
Vietnam plans 22 tourism promotion programs in half year
Vietnam will organize 22 tourism promotion programs at home and abroad between now and March, 2010 to polish the Vietnam tourism image, Nguyen Van Tuan, head of Vietnam National Administration…
Quang Nam okays large tourism project for local investor
The central province of Quang Nam has agreed to a large project by HCMC-based Hung Cuong Trade Join Stock Company to develop a tourism town in Phu Ninh Lake, around…
Festival salutes unique artform
A festival dedicating to then - the traditional singing of the Tay and Nung ethnic people - took place on August 24 in the northern province of Bac Kan.
Best hotel in Vietnam - CNBC Asia Pacific Award 2009
Sunrise Nha Trang Beach Hotel & Spa, the 5-star luxurious boutique hotel in Nha Trang has the pleasure of receiving the prestigious Asia Pacific Property Awards 2009 “Best 5-star hotel in Vietnam”.
Chinese singers and dancers to perform in Vietnam
The Ordos Song and Dance Troupe from Inner Mongolia, an autonomous region in northern China, will perform in Vietnam from September 1-7 to strengthen cultural links between the two countries.
Vietnam cultural festival held in Taiwan
A Vietnamese cultural festival was held in Taipei, the largest city in Taiwan, on August 23, which attracted over 1,000 Vietnamese workers and the municipal authorities.
Two more records recognised in Vietnam
The Vietnam Guinness Book Centre on August 23 granted certificates recognising the Hoang Long Museum, the first private antique museum in Vietnam, and the largest version of Ngoc Lu bronze drum as Vietnam’s two records.
Long Bien Bridge in the eyes of US photographer
About 70 black and white photos on Long Bien Bridge taken by US photographer Douglas Jardine are on display at an exhibition in Hanoi.
14 international airlines plan routes to Hue
Fourteen international airlines have signed in a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate in promoting and opening new routes to Hue, Vietnam’s former Imperial Capital and a World Heritage Site recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
Volunteer camp to help preserve Halong Bay
A summer camp with a purpose, “Volunteer for the World Heritage”, was kicked off on August 21 in Halong City of Quang Ninh Province.
VNAT seeks to boost tourism in the North
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) met in Hanoi on August 20 to review tourism activities in the past seven months and discuss ways to boost the tourism industry in Northern Vietnam.
Typical Vietnamese antiques to be exhibited in US
The Asian American Association has received 120 typical Vietnamese antiques for exhibition in the US.
Overseas Vietnamese celebrate August Revolution and National Day
Vietnamese community in Laos attended an art festival in the capital city of Vientiane on August 18 to commemorate the 64th anniversary of Vietnam’s August Revolution and National Day.
Halong Bay advances to fourth in world wonders voting
Vietnam’s Halong Bay on August 18 advanced from the 12th to the 4th place among the top 28 nominees at the third stage of a campaign voting for the world’s seven new natural wonders.
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