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The 16th United Nations Day of Vesak (UNDV) celebrations and international Buddhist conference will take place at Tam Chuc Pagoda in the northern province of Ha Nam next year.

The world legendary golfer Greg Norman from Australia has been appointed as tourism ambassador of Vietnam for the 2018-2021 tenure.

According to the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), more than 12.8 million foreign tourists have chosen Vietnam as their destination over the last 10 months, up 22.4% year on year.

The number of passengers using open-top tour buses in the capital was averaging about only 7 per trip each day, according to a report by the Hanoi Transport Company (Transerco).

Streets in Hanoi Old Quarter are often busy at weekends, attracting many visitors.

In the heart of Hanoi's busy Old Quarter, French-built railroad tracks have become a hotspot for tourists seeking the perfect Instagram selfie, and for cafe owners serving up hot coffee and cold beer, according to an article by the

The US Embassy has just announced a grant of USD 92,500 to conserve the stone vault and the south gate of the Ho Citadel in the northern province of Thanh Hoa.

Vietnam’s ports are anticipating a total of 493 visits by cruises ships from all cruise lines in 2018, an increase of over 20 per cent compared with 2017’s 407, according to premium cruise line Princess Cruises.

The central province of Quang Nam has unveiled a plan to celebrate the 20th anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of Hoi An ancient town and My Son Sanctuary as world heritage sites next year.

A new tour to explore Vom and Gieng Vooc caves in the central province of Quang Binh’s Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park has been launched.

A total of 22 best entries of the Vietnam Artistic Photo Exhibition will be awarded at the opening of the exhibition to be held in Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province on October 30.

An exhibition of Vietnam’s folk paintings and their application in life has been opened at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi.

HCM City authorities have allowed the operation of tourist river bus and night food street services at Bach Dang Wharf on the Saigon River.

A pedestrian road along Huong River decked with a rare and valuable wood has attracted many young people although its construction has not yet been completed.

Four Vietnamese treasures made of bronze have been featured on a stamp set designed by Tran The Vinh and released by the Ministry of Information and Communications.

The nearly 90-year-old Binh Tay Market in HCM City will be reopened in November after being repaired and upgraded for two years.

The Cau Vang (Golden Bridge) has been honoured among the Top 5 special awards of the year under the Guide Awards 2018.

Phu Quoc Island in the southern province of Kien Giang will become one of the top destinations in Southeast Asia, Malaysia’s World of Buzz newspaper wrote in its article about Vietnam’s largest island.

The city’s authorities have just launched an international art photo contest themed Pride of Hanoi.