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  • Hanoi links with localities to promote inter-regional tourism destinations

    The Hanoi Department of Tourism on July 23 coordinated with Ninh Binh Department of Tourism and Kon Tum Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to organize a conference promoting inter-regional … Full story: https://en.dangcongsan.vn/tourism/hanoi-links-with-localities-to-promote-inter-regional-tourism-destinations-20003023.html

  • RoK promotes MICE tourism in Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City this August

    A tourism promotion programme is set to be launched in Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City this August as part of efforts to introduce popular destinations and unique tourism products in the Republic of … Full story: https://vietbao.vn/rok-promotes-mice-tourism-in-da-nang-ho-chi-minh-city-this-august-496923.html

  • Exclusive-US, Vietnam discuss supplying Hanoi with C-130 military transport planes, sources say

    The United States and Vietnam are discussing the sale of Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules military transport planes to Hanoi, two people familiar with the discussions said, in a sign of closer security … Full story: https://www.msn.com/

  • Blinken Delays Asia Tour For Netanyahu Visit

    US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is delaying his Asia trip this week to take part in a White House meeting with Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu, the State Department said Wednesday. Full story: https://www.barrons.com/news/blinken-delays-asia-tour-for-netanyahu-visit-d360c2db

  • Hanoi featured among Top 15 must-visit food cities in the world

    VOV.VN – As the world’s largest travel guidance platform, TripAdvisor, has picked Hanoi among its Top 15 must-visit food cities in the world. Full story: https://english.vov.vn/en/travel/hanoi-featured-among-top-15-must-visit-food-cities-in-the-world-post1109899.vov

  • Blinken Set to Visit 4 Southeast Asian Nations on Regional Tour

    The U.S. secretary of state will begin the six-nation tour with a visit to Vietnam to attend the funeral of the late Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong. Full story: https://thediplomat.com/2024/07/blinken-set-to-visit-4-southeast-asian-nations-on-regional-tour/

  • Hanoi, Da Nang among best places in Southeast Asia for solo travellers

    The capital city of Hanoi and the central city of Da Nang have been ranked among the seven best places in Southeast Asia for solo travellers by Lonely Planet. Full story: https://vir.com.vn/hanoi-da-nang-among-best-places-in-southeast-asia-for-solo-travellers-112918.html

  • Hong Kong Airlines boosts Da Nang tourism with new daily flight

    Flight HX548, operated by Hong Kong Airlines, landed at Da Nang International Airport on July 19, bringing 152 passengers from Hong Kong (China) to explore and experience tourism services in the … Full story: https://english.vov.vn/en/travel/hong-kong-airlines-boosts-da-nang-tourism-with-new-daily-flight-post1109076.vov

  • Hanoi develops craft villages with lotus products

    Hanoi is promoting the farming of lotus and the production of lotus products in association with tourism development given the plant’s values, with a focus on craft villages making products from lotus … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/hanoi-develops-craft-villages-with-lotus-products-post290477.vnp

  • Craft villages contribute tens of trillions of dong to Hanoi’s economy

    Craft villages play a crucial role in Hanoi’s socio-economic development, particularly in rural economic growth, and their products deliver messages about the culture, history and people of the … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/craft-villages-contribute-tens-of-trillions-of-dong-to-hanois-economy-post290457.vnp

  • TimeOut lists Con Dao among world’s 24 most underrated travel destinations

    British magazine TimeOut has placed Con Dao Island off the coast of southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau province in fourth position on its list of the world’s 24 most underrated travel destinations. Full story: https://vietbao.vn/timeout-lists-con-dao-among-world-s-24-most-underrated-travel-destinations-496011.html

  • Eat (and drink) in Hanoi with Chef Parul Pratap

    Hanoi, the world’s newest favourite tourist destination. A city voted the ‘Best Food Destination 2024’, a city where time truly stands still. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=669a923344f24e1f8c226bd0cfc80878&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.lifestyleasia.com%2find%2fdining%2feat-and-drink-in-hanoi-with-chef-parul-pratap%2f&c=16423931871375761359&mkt=en-us

  • Hanoi Int’l Film Festival to take place in November

    The 7th Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF) will be held from November 7- 11, throwing open the doors of the capital to international filmmakers. Full story: https://vietnam.vnanet.vn/english/tin-van/hanoi-int39l-film-festival-to-take-place-in-november-371954.html

  • UNESCO to join Hanoi’s efforts to spread culture of peace

    PANO – In a recent interview given to the People’s Army Newspaper, UNESCO Representative to Vietnam Jonathan Wallace Baker highly praised Hanoi’s achievements in preserving and promoting its title … Full story: https://en.qdnd.vn/culture-sports/culture/unesco-to-join-hanoi-s-efforts-to-spread-culture-of-peace-568004

  • Ancient Korean script and Hangeul introduced in Hanoi

    Hangeul – Korean Writing System is being introduced at an exhibition which opened at the Vietnam National Library, co-sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and RoK’s National … Full story: https://en.dangcongsan.vn/culture-sports/ancient-korean-script-and-hangeul-introduced-in-hanoi-20002919.html

  • Success of Hanoi Lotus Festival opens up new prospects for capital’s tourism

    Hanoi’s first-ever lotus festival, held from July 12-16 and participated by more than 50,000 visitors, was a great success, opening high prospects for the capital city to build a unique cultural and … Full story: https://english.vov.vn/en/travel/success-of-hanoi-lotus-festival-opens-up-new-prospects-for-capitals-tourism-post1108540.vov

  • Vietnamese team seen off for Paris Olympics 2024

    The Vietnamese sports team heading to the Paris Olympics 2024 received a send- off ceremony in Hanoi on July 17, hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnamese-team-seen-off-for-paris-olympics-2024-post290364.vnp

  • In Hanoi, eating this one dish is compulsory

    If Hanoi delivers one all-encompassing food lesson it’s this – you must go with a bowl of this steaming, spicy goodness, even on a supremely sticky night. Full story: https://www.msn.com/