Phu Quoc ranks second among top 10 best islands in Asia: Condé Nast Traveler
19/10/2024 15:38VGP - Phu Quoc Island in the southern province of Kien Giang was ranked second among the top 10 best islands in Asia, up from eighth place from last year, according to the U.S. tourism magazine Condé Nast Traveler in its 2024 Readers' Choice Awards.
Gov’t approves new strategy for development of physical training and sports
VGP - The Government has approved a strategy for the development of Viet Nam's physical training and sports through 2030, with a vision to 2045.
Half a million Indian tourists forecast to travel to Viet Nam in 2024
Culture 16/09/2024 09:05VGP - Viet Nam is a very attractive destination for Indian tourists as evidenced by increasing number over the last 2-3 years. About half a million Indian tourists would travel to Viet Nam this year, said Indian Ambassador to Viet Nam Sandeep Arya.
Deputy Prime Minister attends 8th Asia-Pacific Geoparks Network Symposium
Culture 12/09/2024 17:04VGP - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son attended the 8th Asia-Pacific Geoparks Network (APGN) Symposium which took place in the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang on September 12.
Inbound tourism soars by 46% in 8 months
Culture 07/09/2024 16:52VGP - Viet Nam welcomed nearly 11.4 million international holiday-makers in the first eight months of this year, up 46 percent year-on-year and 1 percent compared to the same period in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, the General Statistics Office (GSO) reported.
Ambassador: Viet Nam, Australia hold ample tourism cooperation
Culture 07/09/2024 10:04VGP - Australian Ambassador to Viet Nam Andrew Goledzinowski expressed his satisfaction that the two-way tourist exchanges between Viet Nam and Australia have recovered strongly after the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Vibrant Viet Nam" promoted on Google Arts & Culture
Culture 05/09/2024 10:54VGP - The online museum platform Google Arts & Culture officially launched an exclusive site for Viet Nam called "Vibrant Viet Nam" on September 4.
Viet Nam welcomes 3 million visitors on National Day holiday
Culture 04/09/2024 17:25VGP - Viet Nam welcomes more than 3 million visitors during the National Day holiday from August 31 to September 3, according to the Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism.
A boost for cultural industry development
Culture 30/08/2024 14:55VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a directive outlining tasks for the development of the country's cultural industries.
Viet Nam among top destinations attracting Indian tourists to return
Culture 29/08/2024 15:51VGP - Viet Nam is among the top favorite destinations for Indian travellers who wish to return, according to a survey by the online travel platform Agoda.
Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago recognized as World Geological Heritage
Culture 26/08/2024 09:42VGP - Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago in the northern province of Quang Ninh and neighboring Hai Phong City was recognized as a world geological heritage site thanks to the outstanding global values of geological history and karst geomorphology on August 25.
Viet Nam to host UNESCO conference on geoparks in Asia-Pacific region
Culture 23/08/2024 18:24VGP - The 8th International Conference of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network for the Asia-Pacific Region will take place from September 5 to 17 in the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang.
Ho Chi Minh City to set off fireworks on National Day
Culture 21/08/2024 19:06VGP - Fireworks will light up the sky of Ho Chi Minh City on September 2 to mark the 79th anniversary of the National Day (September 2, 1945-September 2, 2024).
Nha Trang among most popular overseas destinations for South Korean travelers
Culture 15/08/2024 10:22VGP - Nha Trang beach city in the central province of Khanh Hoa was ranked fourth among the five most popular overseas destinations for South Korean travelers, reported Agoda on August 13.
Da Lat named among most affordable destinations in Asia
Culture 14/08/2024 20:13VGP - With US$57 per room on average, Da Lat is the only Vietnamese city to enter the list of the most affordable tourist destinations in Asia, according to digital travel platform Agoda.
Cruising in Ha Long Bay among 25 world's most exciting experience
Culture 13/08/2024 16:36VGP - Tripadvisor has recently announced the top 25 most exciting boat experiences worldwide this year, with cruising in Ha Long Bay (Hai Phong City) and Lan Ha Bay (Quang Ninh Province).
Local noodle soup designated as national intangible cultural heritage
Culture 13/08/2024 15:53VGP - The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has officially recognized "Pho Nam Dinh" (Nam Dinh-style pho) and "My Quang" (Quang Nam-style noodle soup) as national intangible cultural heritages.
Ha Noi to display fireworks on 70th Liberation Day
Culture 12/08/2024 14:28VGP - The Ha Noi People’s Committee has decided to launch firework displays at 31 venues from 9:30 pm to 9:45 pm on October 10 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Capital Liberation Day.
Mu Cang Chai named among 25 places with surreal beauty worldwide
Culture 07/08/2024 09:44VGP - Travel site Wanderlust Storytellers ranked Mu Cang Chai in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai as the top destination in its list of 25 places with surreal beauty worldwide.
Ha Noi, HCM City among 10 most affordable Asian cities for visitors
Culture 02/08/2024 21:15VGP - Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City are among 10 most affordable Asian cities to visit right now, according to travel magazine Travel + Leisure.
