Exhibition highlights fine art works from silk
An exhibition, entitled “The thread of connection”, is taking place in Hanoi from August 19 to September 11, featuring nearly 80 fine art and installation artworks created from silk materials by young painters and artisans from Phung Xa silk craft village in My Duc district.
Museums to play a more active role in heritage education in the digital era
According to statistics from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Vietnam currently has a total of 162 public and private museums, which are home to more than three million…
Hanoi’s tourism sector continues recovery momentum in August
Hanoi’s tourism industry continued its strong recovery in August, with an estimated 1.7 million visitors, according to the capital city’s Department of Tourism.
92 unique architectural works in Hanoi to be preserved
A plan to preserve 92 unique architectural works in the city, including 30 works managed by the municipal administration, 50 State-managed architectures, and 12 built before 1954, has been announced by Hanoi City Department of Construction, Planning and Architecture.
Hanoi, HCM City boost tourism linkages with Central Key Economic Zone
Revenue from travel among Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and the five Central Key Economic Zone city and provinces exceeded 63.07 trillion VND (over 2.69 billion USD), heard at a conference on August 8.
Hanoi to welcome opening of “ASEAN Cultural Colours” exhibition
An exhibition themed “ASEAN Cultural Coulours” will be held from August 8 to August 12 at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi to mark the 55th founding anniversary of ASEAN.
Hanoi’s legendary gates   (Jul 18, 2022)
Hanoi’s legendary gates
City gates are among the typical features of Hanoi’s urban architecture. However, not everyone knows how many city gates there are in the capital, even those who have lived here for a long time.
Three Vietnamese cities among Southeast Asian best
Da Nang, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City have been listed among the best cities in Southeast Asia in Asia’s Best Awards 2022, recently unveiled by the Travel & Leisure magazine.
Noi Bai International Airport’s domestic flight volume grows rapidly, 40 per cent higher than before pandemic
Noi Bai International Airport’s domestic flight volume has been growing rapidly, 40 per cent higher than the peak time of summer in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hanoi and Hoi An among Top 25 Overall Experiences in Asia
Motorbike tours around Hanoi and cooking classes in Hoi An have made it into the Top 25 Overall Experiences in Asia, as voted on by readers of TripAdvisor.
Bun cha listed in the British Queen's Platinum Jubilee Cookbook
On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's monarchy, 70 British embassies around the world have compiled recipes for the dishes served during visits by the British royal family.
Japanese Kokeshi dolls go on show in Hanoi
An exhibition promoting Japan’s Kokeshi Wooden Dolls is opening at the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Hanoi, offering visitors the chance to explore Japanese culture and the country’s doll making craft.
Hanoi receives up to 85,000 foreign arrivals in May
The total number of travelers visiting the capital in May stood at an estimated 1.88 million, including 85,000 foreign arrivals, representing a 16-fold rise compared to the same period from last year, according to figures given by the Hanoi Department of Tourism.
Vietnam Int’l Fashion Tour helps promote national culture, tourism
The debut version of the Vietnam International Fashion Tour (VIFT) will get underway in 2022 and 2023 across five cities and provinces, with the aim of popularizing the country’s culture and tourism to the world, said organisers.
Hanoi greets nearly 31,500 foreign tourists during SEA Games 31
Hanoi welcomed 700,000 domestic tourists and 31,448 foreigners who visited or participated in events of the recently concluded SEA Games 31, the municipal Department of Tourism announced on May 24.