Halong Bay tops new world wonders voting group
Halong Bay - one of Vietnam’s two UNESCO natural world heritage sites - had by May 25 risen to the first place in Group G in the voting for the New 7 Wonders of Nature.
Vietnam attends festival in Netherlands
Vietnam has sent its artists to the 51st Tong Tong Festival that opened in the Hague, the Netherlands, on May 21.
More Vietnamese Buddhist records recognised
A list of 14 more Vietnamese Buddhist records was announced by the Vietnam Guinness Book Centre (Vietbooks) and the Giac Ngo (Enlightenment) newspaper in Ho Chi Minh City on May…
Hoi An’s guardian angels
Central Quang Nam Province is racing to preserve Hoi An City to ensure the historic city’s tourism potential and aim luring more tourists to the UNESCO-listed site in the future.
Vung Tau plays host to cultural extravaganza
Students from 15 countries and territories in the Asia Pacific and beyond brought their cultures to Global Village, a camp held in Vung Tau on May 20.
Photos on Uncle Ho visits to China exhibited in HCMC
Some 50 black and white photos on activities of President Ho Chi Minh during his various visits to China are being exhibited at the HCMC University of Foreign Languages – Information Technology (HUFLIT) from May 22.
Paris show spotlights Vietnamese posters
A total of 138 posters created by Vietnamese painters since 1945 are being showcased at an exhibition that opened in the French capital city of Paris on May 20.
Biosphere reserves proposed for UNESCO's recognition
Documents on the Cham Islands and Ca Mau Cape have been submitted to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) for recognition as global biosphere reserves.
Vietnam's first tourist resort receives Green Globe certificate
The Novotel Phan Thiet resort in central Binh Thuan Province has been recognised by the Green Globe International, Inc. to achieve the world’s highest environmental standards, becoming the first in Vietnam to receive the Green Globe certificate.
Vietnamese culture introduced in a fair in Belgium
Vietnamese silk, wooden carving products and china drew the attention of visitors to the annual fair held by the Asia-Pacific Women’s Association (APWA) in Brussels, Belgium on May 16.
Viettel launches mobile package for foreign tourists
From 15 May 2009, Viettel Telecom officially launches the pre-paid mobile package for foreign tourists when travelling in Vietnam. The package, named Tourist Sim, is offered with flexible usage time, attractive price and many other effectively search services.
Hoi An to preserve ancient Cham wells
The Hoi An Centre for Monuments Management and Preservation has announced a list of 80 ancient wells in the town and neighbouring areas as part of a plan to preserve the relics that are hundreds of years old.
Online quiz on Hanoi launched for foreigners
An online multi-choice contest on Hanoi’s historical milestones and its cultural heritages, organised for foreigners and overseas Vietnamese, was launched on May 18.
Foreign visitors to be exempt from visa fees
Foreign visitors to Vietnam under the “Impressive Vietnam” promotional programme will be exempt from visa fees.
Legendary Trail’s 50th anniversary celebrated
A ceremony was solemnly held in the central province of Quang Binh on May 16 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh Trail.
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