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  • Vietnam’s largest-ever watercolour painting exhibition opens in Hanoi

    The international watercolour painting exhibition “Colours of Cultures” – the largest of its kind in Vietnam so far – opened at Van Mieu (Temple of Literature) in Hanoi on March 16. Full story: https://vietnam.vnanet.vn/english/tin-tuc/vietnams-largest-ever-watercolour-painting-exhibition-opens-in-hanoi-362599.html

  • Hanoi plans to develop a digital map for smart tourism

    The Hanoi Department of Tourism said it will continue to implement tourism database software and expedite the progress of data digitisation synchronised with the city’s information systems and tourism … Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/hanoi-plans-to-develop-a-digital-map-for-smart-tourism-2260729.html

  • Bao Lac, a tourist site between two Global Geoparks

    VOV.VN – -Bao Lac district, which is located between Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark and Dong Van Karst Plateau Global Geopark in Ha Giang province, has abundant potential to become a popular … Full story: https://english.vov.vn/en/travel/bao-lac-a-tourist-site-between-two-global-geoparks-post1083167.vov

  • Hanoi juveniles arm themselves with spears to rob motorcyclists

    Hanoi police have arrested four 15-year-old boys who carried two-meter-long “boar spears” to commit motorbike robberies at night. Dang Luu Gia Vu, Cao Nguyen Hong Thai, Phung Cam Dao and Le Thanh Tung … Full story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/crime/hanoi-juveniles-arm-themselves-with-spears-to-rob-motorcyclists-4723260.html

  • Hanoi police investigate viral video of street vendor allegedly overcharging foreign tourists

    A street vendor allegedly attempted to overcharge a pair of foreign tourists VND200,000 (US$8.5) for a small bag of fruit … Full story: https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/society/20240316/hanoi-police-investigate-viral-video-of-street-vendor-allegedly-overcharging-foreign-tourists/78825.html

  • Chris Shiflett releases new EP ‘Starry Nights & Campfire Lights’ + tour tickets

    Ahead of his return to the UK & Ireland next week, Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett has today released the new EP Starry Nights & Campfire Lights. The EP features a country version of the Thin … Full story: https://www.music-news.com/news/Underground/171797/Chris-Shiflett-releases-new-EP-Starry-Nights-Campfire-Lights-tour-tickets

  • U Va legend of the Thai highlighted at celebration of “National Tourism Year” in Dien Bien

    A show featuring the legend of “U Va” is a new tourism product of Dien Bien Province and is considered a highlight of the 2024 National Tourism Year – Dien Bien and Hoa Ban (Bauhinia) Festival. Full story: https://vovworld.vn/en-US/news/u-va-legend-of-the-thai-highlighted-at-celebration-of-national-tourism-year-in-dien-bien-1278587.vov

  • New night tour offers an escape to history

    Seeing Hanoi at night is proving really popular for tourists visiting the capital. Now even more evening entertainment has been added to Hanoi’s sight- seeing itinerary. Ngoc Son Temple on Hoan Kiem … Full story: https://theinvestor.vn/new-night-tour-offers-an-escape-to-history-d9050.html

  • Int’l diplomats participate in Hanoi’s spring friendship tour

    More than 400 delegates, who are government officials and representatives of diplomatic mission and international organisations in Vietnam, went on a recent friendship spring tour in Hanoi. Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/intl-diplomats-participate-in-hanois-spring-friendship-tour/282920.vnp

  • Tourism industry eyes high-spending Australian visitors

    Australia is a promising source of tourists and industry insiders hope the government soon waives visas for them as Vietnam seeks to compete with neighbors in attracting tourists.”Australia is a … Full story: https://www.msn.com/

  • Street experience for VIPs: Tour guide serves rich and famous in Vietnam

    During his 10 years as a tour guide, Vu Ngoc Son has become versed in showing around foreign “VIPs,” who he says visit Vietnam looking for authentic local vibes. Full story: https://www.msn.com/

  • Australia emerges as promising market for Vietnamese tourism industry

    VOV.VN – Australia represents both a potential and promising market for the Vietnamese tourism industry, said Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ho An Phong at a recent seminar in Hanoi. Full story: https://english.vov.vn/en/economy/australia-emerges-as-promising-market-for-vietnamese-tourism-industry-post1082339.vov

  • Domestic travel companies report surge in MICE tourism in Q1

    Domestic travel companies have reported a surge in MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) tourism in the first quarter of 2024, with both tourist arrivals and revenues exceeding … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/domestic-travel-companies-report-surge-in-mice-tourism-in-q1/282838.vnp

  • A Papal Tour to Normalize Relations Between Vietnam and the Vatican

    Vietnam is poised to establish full diplomatic relations with the Vatican in the second half of this year, when Pope Francis is expected to embark on a papal tour, a first since ties between the Holy … Full story: https://thediplomat.com/2024/03/a-papal-tour-to-normalize-relations-between-vietnam-and-the-vatican/

  • Amazing Binh Dinh Festival expected to boost tourism growth

    The upcoming Amazing Binh Dinh Festival is considered as one of the biggest events in 2024 of the central province of Binh Dinh, helping boost the local tourism growth. Full story: https://vietnam.vnanet.vn/english/tin-van/amazing-binh-dinh-festival-expected-to-boost-tourism-growth-362156.html

  • Hanoi’s Party oficial pledges to deepen ties with Laos

    Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung paid a courtesy call to Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone in Vientiane on March 11, assuring the host that Hanoi, as well as Vietnam, will … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/hanois-party-oficial-pledges-to-deepen-ties-with-laos/282750.vnp

  • Hanoi tourism to grow in 2024

    Hanoi launched 2024 tourism activities with a drone show in Tay Ho district. This is one of a series of unique tourism products the capital city offers to attract domestic and foreign tourists. Full story: https://vovworld.vn/en-US/current-affairs/hanoi-tourism-to-grow-in-2024-1277604.vov

  • International watercolour painting exhibition to take place in Hanoi

    VietnamInAcquarello, a branch of the world’s largest watercolour organisation headquartered in Italy, will coordinate with the Temple of Literature Center for Cultural and Scientific Activities, … Full story: https://en.dangcongsan.vn/culture-sports/international-watercolour-painting-exhibition-to-take-place-in-hanoi-20000893.html