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  • Satellie cities of Hanoi need ‘specific’ policies to develop

    Satellite cities belonging to Hanoi need to be treated as special areas managed by specific schemes, including an urban government model, in order to make a breakthrough in their development. Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/satellie-cities-of-hanoi-need-specific-policies-to-develop-2290628.html

  • Vietnam Airlines increases flights between Hanoi and Dong Hoi

    The Vietnam Airlines Corporation has decided to increase flights on the Hanoi – Dong Hoi (Quang Binh) route from June 17 to September 4 to meet the increasing demand during the summer. Full story: https://en.dangcongsan.vn/tourism/vietnam-airlines-increases-flights-between-hanoi-and-dong-hoi-20002407.html

  • Vietnam Airlines launches Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh direct flights to Manila

    Starting today, Vietnam Airlines offers direct flights from Manila to Ho Chi Minh and vice versa, and from Manila to Hanoi and vice versa, the two top tourist destinations of Vietnam. Here are the … Full story: https://www.zawya.com/en/world/china-and-asia-pacific/vietnam-airlines-launches-hanoi-ho-chi-minh-direct-flights-to-manila-ok7d8fqq

  • Russia’s Putin to visit Vietnam, sparking US rebuke of Hanoi

    HANOI, June 17 (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin … minister says 3:49 PM UTC · Updated ago Europecategory Top tourist destination Barcelona plans to shut all holiday apartments by 2028 … Full story: https://www.msn.com/

  • Russia’s Putin to visit Vietnam, sparking US rebuke of Hanoi

    Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Hanoi this week, Vietnamese and Russian state media said on Monday, highlighting Communist-ruled Vietnam’s loyalty to Russia and triggering a U.S. rebuke. Full story: https://www.msn.com/

  • Vietnam Airlines launches direct flights Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh flights to Manila

    The Manila International Airport Authority on Monday welcomed the inaugural the direct flight of Vietnam’s flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines, to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Monday. Full story: https://www.philstar.com/business/2024/06/17/2363536/vietnam-airlines-launches-hanoi-ho-chi-minh-direct-flights-manila

  • Hungry in Hanoi

    Colonialism has indeed earned a bad name, but it had a good side, too; fusion influences that enriched cultures. For example, since 1888 French flavours of Vietnam have been on the menu of La Maison, … Full story: https://www.msn.com/

  • This Exciting Asian City Is One Of The Cheapest Cultural Destinations For 2024

    Asia’s tourism comeback. All around the Orient, numerous destinations are recording record surges in the number of foreign visitors, fueled by improved connectivity, tourist-friendly policies, and … Full story: https://www.msn.com/

  • Sightseeing tour on hot air balloon launched

    VOV.VN – A sightseeing tour on a hot air balloon was launched in the northern locality of Son Tay on June 15 to help visitors savour the majestic landscapes of the local area. Full story: https://english.vov.vn/en/travel/sightseeing-tour-on-hot-air-balloon-launched-post1101750.vov

  • Hanoi autumn festival to feature plentiful, bustling activities

    The People’s Committee of Hanoi has announced plans to host the second Hanoi Autumn Festival 2024, aimed at revitalizing tourism by drawing visitors from across Vietnam as well … Full story: https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/ttnewsstyle/20240615/hanoi-autumn-festival-to-feature-plentiful-bustling-activities/80434.html

  • Hanoi mother leads her children to conquer 4,575m snow-capped peak

    Ms. Bui Thi Thu Hang, 44, along with her two children, Huy, 15, and May, 9, have recently returned to Hanoi after an adventurous trek to summit the Buran Ghati peak in India. Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/hanoi-mother-leads-her-children-to-conquer-4-575m-snow-capped-peak-2290649.html

  • Hanoi to welcome about 14 million tourists in six months

    The number of tourists to Hanoi in the first six months of this year is expected to reach 14.05 million, an increase of 13.7% compared to the same period in 2023, the municipal Department of Tourism … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/hanoi-to-welcome-about-14-million-tourists-in-six-months-post288620.vnp

  • Vietnam’s tourism to contribute 14 pct of GDP by 2030

    HANOI, June 14 (Xinhua) — Vietnam’s tourism is expected to directly contribute 8-9 percent and 13-14 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2025 and 2030, respectively, according to the country’s … Full story: http://www.chinaview.cn/asiapacific/20240614/58dd7be2b62f4d86b929937e5661559d/c.html

  • Hanoi autumn festival to return in September

    VOV.VN – The second Hanoi autumn festival is scheduled to take place at dedicated areas around Hoan Kiem (Returned Sword) Lake from September 12 to September 15, aiming to promote both the capital’s … Full story: https://english.vov.vn/en/culture/hanoi-autumn-festival-to-return-in-september-post1101471.vov

  • Hanoi, HCM City join hands to promote tourism products

    The Hanoi People’s Committee has just planned to organize the program “Promoting and introducing products, combined with promoting tourism links between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City”. Full story: https://en.dangcongsan.vn/tourism/hanoi-hcm-city-join-hands-to-promote-tourism-products-20002361.html

  • Peruvian Embassy hopes to increase cooperation with Hanoi in diverse aspects

    On June 12, in Hanoi, Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh received Peruvian Ambassador to Vietnam Patricia Yolanda Rasez Portocarrero at the beginning of her new term of office. Full story: https://en.dangcongsan.vn/international-cooperation/peruvian-embassy-hopes-to-increase-cooperation-with-hanoi-in-diverse-aspects-20002355.html

  • Tourism to become truly spearhead, green industry by 2030

    Vietnam aims to turn tourism into a truly spearhead economic sector with green growth and world leading development capacity by 2030. Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/tourism-to-become-truly-spearhead-green-industry-by-2030-post288582.vnp

  • Kevin Yeung meets Hanoi official

    Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Kevin Yeung calls on the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism and meets its Deputy Minister Ta Quang Dong in Hanoi, Vietnam. Full story: https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2024/06/20240613/20240613_184019_651.html