Looking back on the journey to make Con Dao a plastic reduction destination after one year
According to the commitment to WWF-Vietnam, the People's Committee of Con Dao district strives to make Con Dao a plastic reduction destination with the goal of reducing 30% of plastic waste discharged into the environment by 2025, becoming the 9th locality in Vietnam to participate in WWF's global plastic reduction urban program.
Vietnam to welcome hundreds of Japanese and Korean tourists
A number of localities, including Da Nang, Khanh Hoa, and Phu Quoc, are ready to welcome hundreds of tourists from Japan and the Republic of Korea (RoK) over the next…
First flight lands at Con Dao Island after months of social distancing
Con Dao Island in Ba Ria – Vung Tau province received its first flight on the morning of October 22 after months of social distancing.
Eased social distancing helps resume air services to southern island
Air and coach services were allowed to resume in the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau and its Con Dao Island, starting from 0:00 am on April 24, according to the provincial People’s Committee.
International visitors to Viet Nam in 9/2019 estimated 1.561.274 arrivals, increase 3,2% over 8/2019 and increasing 28,8% over the same period 2018. Total international arrivals in 9 months 2019 reached 12.870.506 arrivals, up 10,8% over the same period in 2018.
Coastal province eyes ways to boost tourism, protect environment
The southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau held a workshop on August 29 to seek ways to develop tourism in tandem with environmental protection as part of the sea festival now underway in the province.  
Cuisine programme marks Viet Nam-Japan diplomatic ties
A “Vietnamese and Japanese cuisine introduction” programme will be held at the Children Palace, Hanoi from March 23-25, as part of activities to celebrate 45 years of bilateral ties this year.  
Ba Ria- Vung Tau develops high-quality tourism
The Politburo has issued a resolution on developing tourism into a spearhead economic sector by 2020, with the aim of contributing 10% to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), up from the current 6.8%. Accordingly, over the past few years, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province has deployed many solutions to support enterprises to "renew" their tours; and diversify and improve the quality of tourist…
Nguyen Dynasty documentary heritage to be introduced in Ha Noi
The documentary heritage of the Nguyen Dynasty, including woodblocks and the poetry system on Hue royal architecture, will be introduced to tourists and people at an exhibition in Ha Noi.
Con Dao Islands voted among best secret islands on earth
Con Dao Islands in the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau has been listed among the best secret islands on earth, according to a recent article by Travel Leisure magazine.
Tet celebrations at Sheraton Saigon
The five-star Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers will introduce food and beverage programs for Tet holiday (Lunar New Year).
International Kite Festival opens in Vung Tau
The International Kite Festival, themed “Dance of Peace”, was opened in Vung Tau city, the coastal province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau on December 9.
Photos on Truong Sa exhibited in Thai Nguyen
As many as 70 photos taken by photographer Trinh Viet Hung during his journey to Truong Sa island district are being on display at an exhibition at the Museum of Cultures of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups in the northern province of Thai Nguyen from December 5-12.
Ba Ria-Vung Tau to host int’l kite festival
The International Kite Festival will take place in the southern coastal province of Ba Ria -Vung Tau from December 6-11, expecting to draw 67 artisans from 23 countries and territories, the organising board revealed at a press conference on December 1.
Banh cuon from Thanh Hoa   (Oct 24, 2016)
Banh cuon from Thanh Hoa
The northern province of Thanh Hoa has been fertilised by alluvium from the Ma River for thousands of years, therefore its agricultural sector has strongly developed. Using an abundant resource of agricultural products, the locals create many delicious dishes, including Banh cuon (steamed rolled rice cakes).