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  • Hanoi targets welcoming 26.5 million tourists in 2024

    Hanoi welcomed an estimated 24 million tourists in 2023, for remarkable annual growth of 27%, and aims to welcome 26.5 million this year. Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/hanoi-targets-welcoming-265-million-tourists-in-2024/276398.vnp

  • Vietnam Airlines, Singapore unveil tourism partnership initiative

    on cooperation for the 2024-2025 period at a ceremony in Hanoi on Jan 16, in a bid to bring about remarkable benefits for tourists and develop tourism between Vietnam and Singapore. Accordingly … Full story: https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/01/17/vietnam-airlines-singapore-unveil-tourism-partnership-initiative

  • Vietnam Airlines, Singapore unveil tourism partnership initiative

    HANOI: National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Singapore’s Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation for the 2024-2025 period at a ceremony in … Full story: https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/01/17/vietnam-airlines-singapore-unveil-tourism-partnership-initiative

  • Hanoi is world’s leading culinary destination in 2024

    Not only named in the list of the world’s leading culinary destinations, Hanoi ranked 4th in the top 25 world destinations in 2024. Hoi An ranked 10th, Bali ranked 2nd, Bangkok ranked 15th and Phuket … Full story: https://en.dangcongsan.vn/culture-sports/hanoi-is-world-s-leading-culinary-destination-in-2024-20000142.html

  • Vietnam eyes improvement in global tourism development rankings

    Vietnam has set a target to climb at least two places in the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) by 2025. Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnam-eyes-improvement-in-global-tourism-development-rankings/276377.vnp

  • “Happy Tet 2024” to open in Hanoi

    The “Happy Tet 2024” programme will be held at the Thang Long imperial citadel in Hanoi from January 24-28 by the Hanoi Promotion Agency (HPA) and the Thang Long-Hanoi Heritage Conservation Centre. Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/happy-tet-2024-to-open-in-hanoi-2240484.html

  • Vietnam’s tourism sector looking to improve global ranking

    HANOI, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) — Vietnam has set a target to move up in two areas in the World Economic Forum’s Travel and Tourism Development Index by 2025, Vietnam News Agency reported Wednesday. The … Full story: http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2024-01/17/content_116947946.htm

  • Vietnam Airlines, Singapore unveil tourism ipartnership nitiative

    National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Singapore’s Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation for the 2024-2025 period at a ceremony in Hanoi … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnam-airlines-singapore-unveil-tourism-partnership-initiative/276348.vnp

  • Hanoi brings craft village products to the world

    At the meeting, Director of Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Dai said that Hanoi is the capital, political, economic and cultural center of Vietnam. Hanoi is also the … Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/hanoi-brings-craft-village-products-to-the-world-2239748.html

  • Exploring the charms of Hanoi in Vietnam

    >From the ancient streets of the Old Quarter to the serene shores of Hoan Kiem Lake, each attraction in Hanoi tells a story that contributes to the city’s cultural richness. Whether you’re a history … Full story: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/exploring-the-charms-of-hanoi-in-vietnam/articleshow/106875563.cms

  • Indonesian President Visits Hanoi to Talk Trade and Investment

    The President of Indonesia was in Hanoi over the weekend meeting with high- level officials to talk trade and investment. Full story: https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/indonesian-president-visits-hanoi-to-talk-trade-and-investment.html/

  • PM orders urgent investigation into cause of house fire in downtown Hanoi

    Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has freshly signed a dispatch ordering urgent investigation into the causes behind a fire that killed four people in downtown Hanoi on early January 15 morning. Full story: https://vir.com.vn/pm-orders-urgent-investigation-into-cause-of-house-fire-in-downtown-hanoi-108312.html

  • Vietnam hopes to welcome 17-18 million tourist arrivals this year and reach its pre-pandemic record of 2019

    Vietnam’s tourism industry has set a target to welcome 17-18 million foreign visitors in 2024, approaching the pre-pandemic record in 2019 when Covid-19 had yet to disrupt global travel. Full story: https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/01/14/vietnam-hopes-to-welcome-17-18-million-tourist-arrivals-this-year-and-reach-its-pre-pandemic-record-of-2019

  • Vietnam hopes to welcome 17-18 million tourist arrivals this year

    Vietnam’s tourism industry has set a target to welcome 17-18 million foreign visitors in 2024, approaching the pre-pandemic record in 2019 when COVID-19 had yet to disrupt global travel. Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnam-hopes-to-welcome-1718-million-tourist-arrivals-this-year/276168.vnp

  • Tet holiday re-enactment in ancient Hanoi village

    A program set in Duong Lam Ancient Village would give foreign visitors to Hanoi a glimpse of the Lunar Year Year – the most important holiday for people in Vietnam. Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/tet-holiday-re-enactment-in-ancient-hanoi-village-2238986.html

  • Hanoi invites public comment on planned $500m horse racetrack project

    The Soc Son racecourse is expected to become an international sports centre and to host the Asiad or Olympics in the future. Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/ha-noi-invites-public-comment-on-planned-500m-horse-racetrack-project-2238843.html

  • Vietnam Plans for Luxury Train To Boost Local Tourism

    Vietravel, Vietnam’s leading tour operator, has proposed the introduction of a luxury train service aimed at boosting local tourism recovery. Full story: https://eturbonews.com/vietnam-plans-for-luxury-train/

  • Vietjet opens Hanoi-Dien Bien route

    HANOI: Vietjet has opened a direct route between Hanoi and Dien Bien, shortening travel time between the two localities and expanding trade and tourism opportunities between the Northwest region and … Full story: https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/01/12/vietjet-opens-hanoi-dien-bien-route