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  • Traditional Tet feast of Hanoi – Culinary legacy

    The traditional Tet feast of Hanoi exemplifies culinary artistry and cultural heritage, reflecting the devotion of descendants offering their best to ancestors during the lunar New Year. Beyond its … Full story: https://en.qdnd.vn/culture-sports/culture/traditional-tet-feast-of-hanoi-culinary-legacy-574357

  • Large-scale drone light show in Hanoi canceled following rehearsal incident

    VOV.VN – A drone light show which had been scheduled to take place on the Lunar New Year’s Eve on the night of January 28 at the My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi, has been canceled following a rehearsal … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=679911c3fac943f7ad1bd05325550587&url=https%3a%2f%2fenglish.vov.vn%2fen%2fsociety%2flarge-scale-drone-light-show-in-hanoi-canceled-following-rehearsal-incident-post1151498.vov&c=5169716684044930778&mkt=en-us

  • Growth prospects for Vietnam’s event tourism in 2025

    Indronil Sengupta, chairman of the Indian Business Chamber in Hanoi, shared his insights with VIR’s Khanh Linh on Vietnam’s strategic initiatives to capitalise on these growing opportunities. Full story: https://www.msn.com/

  • New impetus for the tourism industry

    Vietnam is crafting rural tourism models to preserve its landscapes and bring higher economic value to the industry. Full story: https://www.msn.com/

  • Turning Tet into Vietnam’s major tourism asset

    A well-organized Tet celebration could become a ‘unique tourism product,’ not only creating a deep impression but also generating significant revenue. However, it is challenging as everyone wants to … Full story: https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/features/20250127/turning-tet-into-vietnam-s-major-tourism-asset/84192.html

  • Cultural festivals take center stage in Tet tourism push

    Vietnam is set to welcome a surge of domestic and international tourists during the 2025 Tet (lunar New Year) holiday as destinations nationwide are preparing to showcase their distinctive cultural … Full story: https://en.qdnd.vn/culture-sports/culture/cultural-festivals-take-center-stage-in-tet-tourism-push-574316

  • Tourist reports live maggots in milk jug at resort in Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa

    A video went viral on social media on Saturday showing a male tourist from Hanoi discovering numerous live maggots in a milk container at a restaurant located within the Mövenpick Cam Ranh Resort in … Full story: https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/society/20250126/tourist-reports-live-maggots-in-milk-jug-at-resort-in-vietnam-s-khanh-hoa/84167.html

  • Cultural festivals take centre stage in Tet tourism push

    Vietnam is set to welcome a surge of domestic and international tourists during the 2025 Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday as destinations nationwide are preparing to showcase their distinctive cultural … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/cultural-festivals-take-centre-stage-in-tet-tourism-push-post308757.vnp

  • Culture-tourism village hosts ethnic people’s traditional activities

    The Vietnam Ethnic Culture and Tourism Village, located in Hanoi s outlying Son Tay township, will host a vibrant series of activities from February 1 to 28 to celebrate the lunar New Year (Year of … Full story: https://en.qdnd.vn/culture-sports/culture/culture-tourism-village-hosts-ethnic-people-s-traditional-activities-574300

  • Culture-tourism village hosts ethnic people’s traditional activities

    The Vietnamese Ethnic Culture and Tourism Village will host a vibrant series of activities from February 1 to 28 to celebrate the Lunar New Year (Year of the Snake) Festival. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=67951d43d94145d28745cf03ccba5a8d&url=https%3a%2f%2fenglish.vov.vn%2fen%2fculture%2fculture-tourism-village-hosts-ethnic-peoples-traditional-activities-post1151157.vov&c=11995815040290143578&mkt=en-us

  • Vietnam’s tourism sector pledges to eliminate single-use plastics by 2030

    HANOI: Vietnam’s tourism sector is taking significant strides towards environmental sustainability as all Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA) members pledge to eliminate single-use plastics and … Full story: https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/01/25/vietnams-tourism-sector-pledges-to-eliminate-single-use-plastics-by-2030

  • Hanoi Opera House: A timeless icon of art and architecture

    The Hanoi Opera House, completed in 1911, is an iconic landmark in the heart of Vietnam’s capital, celebrated for its elegant colonial design and lasting cultural significance. Full story: https://www.msn.com/

  • Special Tet train debuts, connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City

    This Tet, Vietnam Railways introduces the “Spring Train,” a festive and uniquely decorated journey connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to brighten passengers’ holiday travel. Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/special-tet-train-debuts-connecting-hanoi-and-ho-chi-minh-city-2366485.html

  • Tour operators hope charter flights to Vietnam will resume in 2025

    MOSCOW. Jan 24 (Interfax) – Russian tourism to Vietnam increased by 85% in 2024, but direct charter flights are needed to reach the 2019 figures, the Russian Union of Travel Industry said on Friday. Full story: https://interfax.com/newsroom/top-stories/109384/

  • Vietnam wins multiple ASEAN Tourism Awards

    Vietnam won 17 awards of four categories, including the ASEAN Spa Service Awards, the ASEAN Community Tourism Award – CBT ASEAN, the ASEAN Homestay Award, and the ASEAN Public Toilet Award at the … Full story: https://vovworld.vn/en-US/news/vietnam-wins-multiple-asean-tourism-awards-1362151.vov

  • Tourist struck by train while taking selfie but miraculously survives

    This is the shocking moment a tourist was struck by a train while taking a selfie – but miraculously survived. The Filipina holidaymaker, identified in reports only as ‘Michelle’, 36, had stepped onto … Full story: https://www.msn.com/

  • Hanoi sets ambitious growth targets for 2025-2030

    Hanoi has set a goal of achieving an annual growth rate of 10.5-11% during the 2025-2030 period, focusing on bolstering traditional economic drivers while implementing innovative solutions to promote … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6790800331974428a7d0fed3e6dc6a70&url=https%3a%2f%2fenglish.vov.vn%2fen%2feconomy%2fhanoi-sets-ambitious-growth-targets-for-2025-2030-post1150212.vov&c=12192436206523847589&mkt=en-us

  • One of the world’s most polluted cities is still a tourist hotspot – with 160,000 visitors in one day

    Hanoi in Vietnam is known for its incredible food, buzzing nightlife and plenty of culture – but it’s also one of the most polluted cities in the world. Full story: https://www.msn.com/