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Cultural festival highlights Mu Cang Chai terraced fields
The northern mountainous province of Yen Bai will hold a culture, sports and tourism week highlighting terraced fields in Mu Cang Chai district from September 26-29 to mark 55 years since President Ho Chi Minh visited the province. The event offers a chance for ethnic groups in Mu Cang Chai in particular and Yen Bai […]
Some tips for hiking tours in Vietnam or everywhere on the world
Easy, convenient, anytime, anywhere and for everyone which is the advantage of trekking ( hiking ) tour. However, you need to understand the information fully before going. It will be very useful for your health. Now, Let’s Learn some hiking tips with Asia Charm Tours. Adventure trekking tours in Sapa, Vietnam What should you prepare […]
Vietnam-ASEAN UNESCO Heritage Festival
The First Vietnam-ASEAN UNESCO Heritage Festival 2013, which is to commence in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong from December 27-31, will see the participation of guests from ASEAN’s partners. Those from India, China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea, will join representatives from ASEAN member countries and the Vietnamese provinces which house UNESCO-recognised […]
Milestone for Vietnamese community in Czech Republic
(VOVworld) – The Czech Republic has appointed a representative of the local Vietnamese community to the Council of Ethnic Minorities. The decision was a milestone for the Vietnamese community. From now on the Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic will be on an equal footing with other ethnic groups in the country. The Sapa Trade […]
Vietnam’s image promoted in Italy
Lacquer paintings featuring the Vietnamese country and people are on display in Venice, Italy as part of the events during the “Vietnamese Days in Venice ” and marking 40th anniversary of Vietnam-Italy diplomatic ties. The event, which opened on July 9, is jointly organised by the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Vietnamese […]
New opportunities for Mau Son tourism
The Mau Son tourist area (Lang Son Province) has engaged the interests of visitors in recent years due to its inherent attractiveness, offering a potential destination for domestic and foreign investors. In Vietnam’s overall tourism development strategy and plan by 2020 with a vision to 2030, Mau Son is one of 46 destinations throughout the […]
“The Soul of Vietnam’ debuts in Hanoi
“Hon Viet – The soul of Vietnam”, a program which aims to better promote traditional music and cultural values to foreign tourists and has been held regularly in Ho Chi Minh City in the past two years, has been taken to Hanoi starting July 1. “The Soul of Vietnam” debut Hanoi show opened with a […]
Market driven training to take Vietnam’s homestays to the next level
Homestays are becoming more prevalent in Vietnam. Typically a family-run business favoured by ethnic minority people, homestays are found throughout Vietnam, particularly in the mountainous north east and north west, the central highlands, and in and around Hoi An and Hue City. Homestays are not just about providing the tourist with accommodation and meals, but […]
Quang Ninh promotes tourism in Japan, Rok
Quang Ninh province plans to open its representative offices in Japan and the Republic of Korea in an effort to introduce its tourism potential to international friends. The offices will be tasked with collating and distributing information, organising Vietnamese tourism promotions, providing counseling services for Japanese and Korean investors interested in the Vietnamese tourism industry, […]
Vietnam has world-class cuisine: chef Bobby Chinn
Editor’s Note: Bobby Chinn is a New Zealander chef who has lived for 18 years in Vietnam. Chinn graduated with a bachelor degree in finance and economics in the United States, and then briefly worked on Wall Street. He moved to Hanoi in 1995, and now owns a restaurant, Restaurant Bobby Chinn, there. The chef […]
Foreign experts discuss intangible cultural heritage preservation
Vietnam is one of the first pioneers to implement the 2003 Convention for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage, said UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova. At a recent international seminar on experiences and orientations for preserving intangible cultural heritage in Quang Nam province, Ms. Bokova said the Convention has been adopted by 100 nations around the world […]
VietJetAir in deal to form airline venture in Thailand
VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Co. has clinched a memorandum of understanding with young carrier Kan Air to establish an airline joint venture in Thailand, as part of the Vietnamese carrier’s strategy to expand its operations in Asia. VietJetAir, as the local carrier is shortly known, and Kan Air struck their deal and unveiled the plan […]
