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  • Vietnam’s tourism revenue hits US$3.6bil in January-February; up 12% from 2023

    Vietnam’s tourism earnings hit US$3.6 billion in the first two months of this year – up 12 per cent from a year earlier, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism said on Friday. Read more

  • Vietnam’s tourism revenue hits 3.6 bln USD in January-February

    Vietnam’s tourism earnings hit 3.6 billion U.S. dollars in the first two months of this year, up 12 percent from a year earlier, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism said on Friday. Even … Read more

  • Project helps bring classical and folklore music closer to students

    Solla Music, a project combining classical music and folklore music, has recently been launched with the aim of helping students aged from 12 to 16 years towards music and engage in meaningful social … Read more

  • FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy to be welcomed on March 4

    The FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy will be welcomed in Vietnam with a ceremony held at the youth football training center in Hanoi on March 4 morning. Read more

  • Novotel Suites Hanoi review, Vietnam: Enjoy all the creature comforts in this quiet corner of Hanoi

    It’s high enough to be far away from the noisy Hanoi hub-bub and has excellent views over the city towards the Old Quarter. With a comfy-but-firm king-sized bed, the room also has a kitchenette with … Read more

  • Belgian media introduces Vietnam’s Quang Phu Cau incense-making village

    Television of the French Community (RTBF) on March 1 broadcast a report on Quang Phu Cau incense-making village near the Vietnamese capital city of Hanoi, which is a favorite destination of Vietnamese … Read more

  • Hanoi earns triple from tourism in January-February

    Hanoi yielded nearly VND13.2 trillion (US$556.7 million) in tourism revenue from more than 3.7 million visitors in the January-February period, according to the municipal Department of Tourism. The … Read more

  • Hanoi to deploy wide range of trade and tourism promotion activities

    VOV.VN – The capital of Hanoi is expected to implement 167 trade and tourism promotion activities this year in order to fulfill the various socio-economic development targets of 2023, said Nguyen Manh … Read more

  • Hanoi plans various promotional activities to fulfil 2023 development goals

    Hanoi plans to organise 167 promotional activities in trade, tourism and investment, including 50 at the municipal level this year in an effort to fulfil the capital city’s socio-economic development … Read more

  • FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy to hit Vietnam town on Mar. 3

    FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy is to arrive in Vietnam on March 3. (Photo: FIFA) The trophy will be brought to Hanoi from the Philippines on March 3 and the trophy procession wil … Read more

  • Hotels, resort, realty businesses pin high hope on tourist arrivals

    The recovery of tourism, especially its international segment, is seen to be the driving force for the hotel market to prosper, with improvements in both occupancy and room rates, said experts from … Read more

  • Cheo – A Traditional Vietnamese Stage Art

    Cheo is a form of traditional Vietnamese stage art which holds an important position in the cultural and spiritual life of the Vietnamese people. Originated in the 10th century from folk music and … Read more

  • Hanoi’s CPI increases 0.49% in February

    The consumer price index (CPI) of Hanoi in February rose 0.49% over January and 2.41% compared to the same period last year, the capital city’s Department of Statistics reported. Read more

  • Moc Chau lives up to title as top nature destination

    Endowed with a majestic natural landscape, year-round cool climate and abundant natural tourist attractions, Moc Chau District in the northern mountainous province of Son La has been dubbed as the … Read more

  • Shoeblack fined $85 for soliciting foreign tourist in Hanoi

    Authorities in Hanoi’s downtown Hoan Kiem District has slapped a fine of VND2 million ($85) on a shoeblack for trying to coerce a foreign tourist to have his shoes shined. The 36-year-old man admitted … Read more

  • “The gift of bombs”: Wandering thoughts of a Hanoi sojourner

    China again, ’the yellow peril.’ Lambing Flat. And the Russians? Well they have been enemy forever, back to the guns mounted on Fort Denison. Read more

  • Hanoi sees strong surge in tourist arrivals

    Hanoi saw a surge in tourist arrivals, reaching 3.73 million in the first two months of 2023, 2.8 times higher than the same period last year, according to Hanoi Tourism Department. Read more

  • Hanoi welcomes over 3.7 million visitors in two months

    Hanoi served 3.73 million visitors in the first two months of this year, earning VND13.2 trillion (over US$556 million), up 2.8 times and 3.6 times year-on-year, respectively, the municipal Department … Read more