Citadel artefacts displayed in Ho Chi Minh City
A permanent exhibition of artefacts from the Thang Long - Ha Noi Imperial Citadel opens on September 28 at the Museum of Ho Chi Minh City.
Viet Nam - US ties fostered through food
Vietnamese and American distinctive food and cooking methods are at the centre of a social gathering held in Ho Chi Minh City’s Vietheritage restaurant on September 22.
“Welcome to Viet Nam” clip goes live
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) released the multilingual clip “Welcome to Viet Nam” in Ha Noi on September 21, which highlights the country’s beautiful landscapes, unique culture and 30-year…
Seminar on connecting Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism business in Russian Federation
(TITC) - On 16 September 2015, in Moscow (Russian Federation), People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City organized the seminar on connecting Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism business in Russian Federation. This activity is in the framework of the 21st International Trade Fair For Travel & Tourism Otdykh 2015 taking place in Russian Federation (from 15 to 18 September 2015); at the same is one…
Ho Chi Minh City tourism maintains growth
The efforts of travel firms and Ho Chi Minh City’s authorities have helped the local tourism sector maintain its growth trend despite declines in the number of tourist arrivals to Viet Nam this year.
Over 17 million people visits HCM City war museum
The War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City has welcomed more than 17 million visitors in the past 40 years, including 6.5 million foreigners, Director Huynh Ngoc Van said at a ceremony marking the museum’s 40 th anniversary on September 9.
Int’l Travel Expo opens in Ho Chi Minh City
The 11th International Travel Expo (ITE), the largest of its kind in Viet Nam, kicked off at the Sai Gon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City on September 9.
HCM City: Boat tour on Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe launched
The Department of Tourism together with the Department of Transport of Ho Chi Minh City and the Saigon Boat JSC launched a boat tour on the Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal in the city on September 1.
China Eastern Airlines to launch direct flights to Viet Nam
The Civil Aviation Administration of Viet Nam has issued permits allowing China Eastern Airlines to offer direct flights connecting Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City to Kunming (China).
Tourism focuses on southeast region
The Prime Minister has approved a master development plan on culture, family, sports and tourism for the southeast region to 2020.
Viet Nam heritage photo contest launched
Viet Nam’s nature and daily life coupled with tangible and intangible culture will be featured at the fourth Viet Nam Heritage Photo Awards through the lens of photography aficionados, as heard at a ceremony to launch the event held in Ho Chi Minh City on August 12.
The cyclo listed in 30 most unique modes of transport in the world
(TITC) - The website Boredpanda (USA) has published the list of 30 most unique modes of transport in the world, including the cyclo in Viet Nam.
“Busan Day 2015” held in Ho Chi Minh city
“Busan Day 2015” held in Ho Chi Minh city on July 24 to mark 20 years of friendship and cooperation between Busan city of the Republic of Korea (RoK) and HCM City.
Ho Chi Minh City to launch electric car service
A plan to operate electric cars in downtown HCM City especially targeted at tourists was presented by the Department of Transport at a meeting on 15 July.
Southern Don Ca Tai Tu Festival kicks off
The 2015 Southern Don Ca Tai Tu (traditional musical art form of the south) Festival, competing for Golden Lotus Awards, opened at a ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City on July 11.