PGA Tour sends 6-page ‘framework’ agreement on deal with LIV Golf to Congress
The golf world received a first look at the initial framework agreement for the new partnership between the PGA Tour, the DP World Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund on Monday night. Read Full Article
New seaplane service linking Tuan Chau island with Co To island launched
The Hai Au Aviation JSC of the Thien Minh Group on July 9 successfully launched a new seaplane service linking Tuan Chau island with Co To island in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh, … Read Full Article
Vietnam Airlines to increase flight frequency between Vietnam and UK
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has increased the frequency of flights running between Vietnam and the UK since July to meet the increasing travel demand between the two countries, reported VOV … Read Full Article
“Smokeless” industry of Kien Giang sees strong recovery
Tourism activities in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang continued to recover strongly since early 2023, as seen in a 42% growth year on year in the number of tourists visting the province in the … Read Full Article
Blackpink, Barbie and Beijing’s South China Sea claims collide in Vietnam
The K-pop supergroup’s Hanoi tour dates appear to be going ahead despite a social media outcry over the promoter’s use of a controversial map. Warner Bros’ star-studded blockbuster hasn’t been so … Read Full Article
Ninh Binh tourism site temporarily closed
Located about 90 kilometers from Hanoi’s downtown, the Tam Coc – Bich Dong Tourist Area is part of the Trang An Tourism Complex and one of Vietnam’s most spectacular tourist destinations. It is … Read Full Article
Second Hanoi Agricultural Products Festival in 2023 to match producers nationwide
The ongoing 2nd Hanoi Agricultural Product Festival in 2023 in the outskirts of Ba Vi District, Hanoi, aims to link the farm produce of Hanoi’s craft villages with tourism development. Local consumers … Read Full Article
Hanoi promotes trade, investment, tourism cooperation with central provinces
Held in the central province of Quang Binh, the event aimed to strengthen investment, trade and tourism ties with investors, businesses, organisations in Quang Binh and other northern central … Read Full Article
Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, Phong Nha-Ke Bang among most favorite UNESCO world heritage wonders in Southeast Asia
Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, and Phong Nha-Ke Bang have been named on a list of 16 most favourite UNESCO world heritage wonders in Southeast Asia by leading UK-based travel magazine Wanderlust. Read Full Article
Soaking Up the Culture in Hanoi
There are several water puppet theatres in Hanoi but the two best known are probably the Thang Long and the Lotus. The world-famous Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre has its roots in an art form that … Read Full Article
Conroe Air Force veteran Tim Ayres attends Vietnam POW tributes 50 years apart
President Richard Nixon hosted the largest dinner in White House history in honor of the Vietnam prisoners of war. Retired Air Force vet, Tim Ayres, 78, of Conroe was there. Ayres was captured and … Read Full Article
Map that triggered Vietnam ‘Barbie’ ban was ‘child-like’ drawing, Warner Bros says
Vietnam announced early this week it had banned distribution of “Barbie” because its trailer includes a map that appeared to take China’s side in an emotive maritime territorial dispute. The decision … Read Full Article
Why Vietnam tourism has left us biting the dust
Vietnam also has successfully diversified its tourist offerings, catering to a wide range of interests and preferences. From the bustling streets of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to the calm beauty of … Read Full Article
Vietnamese fans buy up Blackpink merch before Hanoi show
Local fans have spent millions of VND on Blackpink T-shirts and lightsticks ahead of the world-famous girl group’s upcoming concerts in Hanoi. Read Full Article
Blackpink Vietnam concert organizer apologizes over controversial map
IMe Entertainment, organizer of K-pop group Blackpink’s tour in Asia, publicly apologized for the use of a controversial map of the South China Sea, a disputed area between Beijing and Hanoi, where … Read Full Article
☕Afternoon briefing on July 7
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting between permanent Government members and the executive committee of the Vietnam Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Hanoi on July 6 … Read Full Article
UNESCO continues to accompany Hanoi in preserving and promoting cultural heritage values
Vice Chairwoman of Hanoi People s Committee Vu Thu Ha received Assistant Director-General UNESCO of the Africa Department Firmin Edouard Matoko. Read Full Article
Front Central Committee discusses enhancement of religious solidarity
Central Committee held a meeting in Hanoi on July 7 to look into religious solidarity affairs during the first half of 2023. Read Full Article