2011 a bumper year for high-end tourismAll the travel firms in HCM City have reported a bumper crop in summer 2011 with revenue, especially from luxurious clients.
One third of Vietnamese youths belittle integrityAs many as 38 percent of young people polled for a survey about uprightness said that they are ready to act without integrity.
Projects on making electricity from rubbish kicked offLocal authorities and industrial enterprises are moving ahead with the projects on generating electricity from organic rubbish.
Ho Dynasty Citadel quarry foundA quarry that provided the material to build the Ho Dynasty Citadel has been discovered in Thanh Hoa Province.
Dong Van stone plateau popular with visitorsThe Dong Van Stone Plateau in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang attracted 30,000 tourists, including over 10,000 foreigners in July.
Festival promises ethnic delightDifferent tour packages will be presented during a festival at the Moc Chau Plateau in Son La Province from August 27 to September 2.
Traditional crafts introduced in Hanoi's Old QuarterFour traditional handicrafts associated with Hanoians' daily life in the past are reappearing at four addresses in the Old Quarter from August 5.
Pollution problems worsen in capitalEnvironmentalists reported that pollution has recently worsened in Hanoi, caused by solid and water waste as well as exhaust fumes.
Hue to invest USD2.3 billion for National Tourism Year 2012The central Thua Thien Hue Province's People Committee hopes to get 43 projects completed to host National Tourism Year 2012.
Hanoi earmarks VND54 billion for waste dumpsFour waste disposal sites worth an estimated VND54 billion (USD2.62 million) will be built in Hanoi to deal with the increasing waste problem.
Experts: Non residents should share public servicesVietnamese living in HCM City without permanent residency status should be covered under poverty-reduction and social welfare programmes, experts said.
Finland supports local climate change adaptionFinland will provide EUR160,285 to help enhance climate change adaptation capacity in the Mekong Delta, said the Finnish Ambassador to Vietnam.
New caves discovered at Phong Nha-Ke BangTwo new caves have been discovered at the UNESCO world heritage site, the Phong Nha- Ke Bang National Park, said well-known cave explore Ho Khanh.
Pollution may take 10 years of lifespan from craft villagersResidents in craft villages have been warned about the possibility of losing ten years of their lifespan because of environmental pollution.
Ho Chi Minh City gets new tourism slogan“Vibrant Ho Chi Minh City” is the city’s new tourism slogan, the Department of Culture, Sport and Tourism said.
International inputs help Vietnam strengthen coastal resilienceBen Tre Province is one of eight provinces in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia benefiting from a project on strengthening coastal resilience.
Puny fines fail to deter environmental crimesVietnam should immediately look for ways to avoid becoming an industrial garbage dump, a senior official said on Monday.
Dangerous foreign toys flood VietnamDue to varied designs, imported toys have been attracting plenty of Vietnamese customers despite concerns regarding their quality and safety.
City changes tune on solid waste importsThe HCM City People's Committee has revoked its approval of a plan to import 10,000 tonnes of solid waste meant for testing waste facilities.
Sea village festival opensThe Vietnam Sea Village Festival opened Ninh Thuan Province with participation of troupes from the south-central coastal provinces.