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Vietnamese “Ao dai” spotlighted in installation art

The Goethe Institute in Hanoi is hosting a display of “Ao Dai” (Vietnamese traditional long gown) in combination with a multimedia installation as the first cultural activity in a series to mark the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between

12 artefacts gain new status

The Prime Minister just signed a decision to bestow the title of "national treasure" to 12 objects of unique national heritage. Here's the rundown of the newly recognised treasure.

Sapa among world’s top 9 new tourist attractions

A highly acclaimed British website providing tourist information and guides, Rough Guides has listed Sapa- a mountainous district of Lao Cai province among top 9 new tourist attractions around the world.

Danang among 52 places to go in 2015: New York Times

The New York Times has listed Vietnam’s central Danang City the 43rd among 52 places to go in 2015.

Snow falls in Sapa

Sapa Town has received its first snowfalls of the winter, attracting tourists to revel in the natural wonder after a blanketing of 10cm that began on January 9 evening.

Vietnam promotes tourism on Youtube

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) on January 9 launched a tourism promotion programme on social media Youtube channel following the link https://www.youtube.com/c/vietnamtourismmedia.

Vietnam among world’s best retirement places in 2015

Vietnam has recently been selected as one of the best 25 places to retire in 2015 in the world by internationalliving.com.

Hanoi’s traditional medicine street revived

The Management Board of Hanoi’s Old Quarter said Hoan Kiem district has completed a project to conserve Lan Ong street, which specialises in selling Vietnamese traditional medicine.

Facelift for HCM City Post Office stirs criticism

A facelift for HCM City's 130-year-old post office has stirred critics for being too garish.

Rare artefacts unearthed at Tran dynasty’s Lo Giang palace in Thai Binh

Hundreds of artefacts dating back to the Tran dynasty (1226-1400) have been unearthed at Lo Giang palace in Hong Minh commune, Hung Ha district, Thai Binh province.

Vo Nguyen Giap becomes Hanoi's most modern highway

Vo Nguyen Giap Highway, which was opened to traffic on January 4, provides a shorter route from Hanoi centre to Noi Bai International Airport.

Trang An to get UNESCO world heritage status

Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex has become the first site in Vietnam to receive UNESCO mixed natural and cultural heritage of the world recognition.

Goat-related items hot as 2015 Lunar New Year approaches

Goat-related items are being sought after in Vietnam as the Lunar Year of Goat is getting near.

Quang Nam launches new attractive tour for foreign tourists

Hoi An Eco-tour, a local Vietnamese fishing family-run business, has launched a new attractive tour that helps foreign visitors get better understanding of Quang Nam province’s ba trao dancing and traditional local folk songs singing.

Vietnam stands out as best destination in 2015

Vietnam has come at the top of travellers’ list in 2015, the Canada’s CTV News and The Malay Mail reported on their websites on December 31.

Large cluster of ancient stone shot discovered in Thanh Hoa

Local people have accidentally unearthed nearly 100 age-old cannon balls recently at a site located 3km away from the world-heritage Ho Dynasty Citadel, Vinh Loc district, central Thanh Hoa province.

Official logo of 2015 National Tourism Year announced

The Thanh Hoa provincial People’s Committee and Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, this morning announced the official logo of the 2015 National Tourism Year, to be held in the province.

Hanoi falls quiet at start of New Year holiday

Hanoi's normally bustling and noisy streets fell quiet January 1 on the first day of the four-day calendar New Year holiday.

Top 100 hundred-year-old architectural works released

The Vietnam Records Organisation (Vietkings) has announced the top 100 best-known hundred-year-old architectural works in Vietnam.

Cities smarten up for western New Year

Streets of Hanoi and other major cities in Vietnam have been decorated with colourful lights and flowers in preparation for the calendar New Year on January 1.

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