A Vietnam-Laos special cultural exchange programme was held at the Lao National Cultural Palace on January 15 to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the two countries’ friendship associations (January 15).
Top 100 tourism brands for foreign visitors get final vote
The 100 best tourism brands in HCMC for international tourists have finally been singled out and tourism authorities will announce the city’s first-ever 100 exciting items on February 1, said…
 “Vietnamese days” to be held in China and Russia
The Prime Minister has agreed to hold “Vietnamese Days” in China and Russia later this year, according to the Government Office.
Photo exhibition on Vietnam-China friendship opens in Hanoi
Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Sinh Hung cut the ribbon to open a photo exhibition to mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Vietnam-China diplomatic ties in Hanoi on January 14.
International windsurfing competition to open in Binh Thuan
The 11th Fun Cup Windsurfing Competition will be held in the southern coastal province of Binh Thuan from January 28-30 with the participation of over 60 windsurfers from 15 countries and territories.
Artists show calligraphy in Quang Nam
A group of artists in the central province of Quang Nam are creating a unique calligraphic work comprised of 1,000 poems that will be printed on 1,000m Ma Chau silk.
Vietnam’s tourism promoted in Germany
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) will promote images of Vietnam at the International Tourism Berlin (ITB) fair scheduled for March 10-14 in Germany.
Australian artist works exhibited in Hanoi
An exhibition of photos, paintings and drawings on the theme “This is not an advertisement” by Australian artist Ian McIntosh will open in Hanoi on the evening of January 14.
Photo exhibition marks 60th anniversary of VN-China ties
A photo exhibition opened in Beijing on January 11 to mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-China diplomatic relations.
VNAT puts overseas tourism road shows to tenders
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has invited bidders for events to promote the country’s tourism in foreign countries in the first three months of 2010, a tourism official said.
Oc Eo, Champa cultures on display in HCMC
Two showrooms featuring Oc Eo and Champa cultures opened at the Ho Chi Minh City-based Vietnam History Museum on January 12.
Saigontourist receives 2,000 foreign visitors
The Saigon Travel Service Company (Saigontourist) welcomed 2,000 foreign tourists and crew sailing aboard the cruise liner Costa Classica, which berthed at the Navi Oil Port in Ho Chi Minh City on January 12.
Classical drama festival opens
Prestigious awards will be at stage when some young upstarts take on veteran performers at the National Professional Tuong (classical drama) Festival that has opened in Danang’s Nguyen Hien Dinh Theatre.
National festival status urged for Hoang Sa rituals
Authorities in the central province of Quang Ngai have officially asked the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for the "Hoang Sa Tribute Rituals" to be given national festival status.
Special Tet programme for overseas Vietnamese
A special programme will be held to welcome overseas Vietnamese when they return home on the occasion of the Tet (Lunar New Year) festival.
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