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Bao Son Paradise Park to be put in use (20-8-2008) More than 60 travel agencies have surveyed the Bao son Paradise Park, which was built on an area of 20ha in An Khanh Commune, Hoai Duc District, Hanoi at a cost of US$ 50 million.
High as a kite - Vietnam kite (11-8-2008) Kite flying is a simple and captivating hobby which has a long standing tradition in Vietnam
Vietnam Airlines to launch fourth direct air route to Japan (09-8-2008) The national flag carrier Vietnam airlines will launch on August 12 its direct service from Hanoi to Nagoya township of Chubu , the third biggest economic hub of Japan , announced the carrier.
Vietnam welcomes over 2.6 million foreign tourists - Foreign tourists to Vietnam (31-7-2008) Vietnam received more than 2.6 million international visitors in the first seven months of the year, a year-on-year increase of 10.6 percent, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).
An access to ASEAN tourism Forum 2009: Vietnam has already well-prepared (28-7-2008) Followed by successes of the conferences, after meeting high ranking officials of tourism sector at the ATF 2008, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr. Hoang Tuan Anh realized that foreign partners already set strong belief on a successful ATF 2009 in Vietnam
Mui Ne: Asia’s prime spot for summer - Hon Rom and Ca Na beaches (26-7-2008) Famous for its resorts that line the coast, Binh Thuan Province also is home to white sand dunes, groves of coconut trees, and vast fields of dragon fruit lining the roads near the popular resort town of Mui ne
Theme park built in Ha Tay (23-7-2008) The first phase of Bao son Paradise, a modern cultural tourism and entertainment park in Ha tay province, will be completed early next month.
VNAT recognizes ITE as national travel fair (22-7-2008) The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has recognized the annual International Travel Expo HCMC, or ITE HCMC, as a national travel event to attract international buyers to the country.
A city of calm - flights from Hanoi to Luang Prabang (07-7-2008) With direct Flights from Hanoi to Luang Prabang, Van Cong Tu takes off for the Buddhist heart of neighbouring Laos.
First festival to be held on Long Bien Bridge (05-7-2008) Memories of Long Bien Bridge of several generations of Hanoians, the historical and cultural values of this over-one-century-old bridge will be showcased at an upcoming festival named “Long Bien memories”.
Discovering Malaysia in Vietnam (04-7-2008) A special programme named “Discovering Malaysia in Vietnam” will be launched on July 21 by the Malaysian Tourism Promotion Board to introduce the beauty of the country to Vietnamese people.
Tourism Malaysia runs campaign to woo locals - Malaysia Airlines (01-7-2008) Tourism Malaysia is teaming up with Airlines and travel firms over new packages to draw more Vietnamese to that country, as part of a major campaign that Secretary General Ong Hong Peng from the country's tourism ministry announced last Friday.
Miss Universe contestants’ names written on lanterns - travelling by cyclo (24-6-2008) The names of 81 candidates in the ongoing Miss Universe Pageant have been written on 700 colourful lanterns that are hung along Tran Phu street, Hoi an city said Vo Phung, director of the Hoi An Culture and Sports Centre.
“Antigone Vietnam” to attend France’s Avignon Festival (24-6-2008) “Antigone Vietnam”, a joint product of the Central Tuong Theatre and France’s Monte-Charge Theatre, presented in Hcm city at the Hue Festival 2008 and in Hanoi on June 17, will attend the Avignon Festival in France in July 2008.
Burning desire for Chau Doc (21-6-2008) The young boatman joked as he guided me around Chau Doc, citing a common saying: That Son, bay nui nam ke. Khi di thi trang, khi ve den thui (Your fair skin will be sunburnt after you visit seven mountains).
Leaders urge for tourism promotion (20-6-2008) Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan has asked the tourism industry to focus on launching promotion campaigns in an effort to further cash in on the National Year of Tourism.
Vietnam to boast sea tourism in ATF 2009 (17-6-2008) Vietnam's tourism has plans to strongly promote the country's sea tourism in the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2009 (ATF 2009), which will take place in the capital city of Hanoi next year, the Culture, Sport, and Tourism Ministry said.
$20 one way for 1,000 seats direct to Macau - flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Macau (16-6-2008) Viva Macau, Macau’s international low-fare Airline on Monday started a promotion program for travelers flying from Ho chi minh city to Macau for US$20 one way.
Visit Da Nang for a Wonderful Tour - Danang (12-6-2008) Da nang is the third largest city in Viet nam after Ho chi minh city and Ha noi and it is the largest in the Central region. It has an area of 1,300 square kilometers and a population of 1 million. The city’s Hoang Sa district is an archipelago consisting of 18 islands.
Hue Festival 2008 : from festivity to life - Art performance on Huong river (11-6-2008) Hue Festival 2008 features the participation of 70 programmes of 60 art troupes from 23 countries. This year’s festival has a very impressive opening featuring the theme World Heritage with Integration and Development.
Hue culture takes centre stage (04-6-2008) A series of art performances marked the opening ceremony of the nine-day Hue Festival at Ngo Mon (Noon Gate) Square last night.
Work begins on $4.2bil resort - resorts in Vung Tau (26-5-2008) Work began last Saturday on Vietnam's largest tourism venture to date, the Ho Tram Strip in the coastal province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau, which is being developed at a cost of about US$4.2bil.
Sand, stones and surf - Co Thach tourism (24-5-2008) Though there’s a lovely beach, people really come to Co Thach for the famous coloured stones
Exhibitions promote the image of tourism in Vietnam (22-5-2008) The Camping Asia 2008 (TCA 08) and Hotel Expo 2008 were held in Hanoi on May 21 by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism under the sponsorship and direction of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Exhibition reveals links between Buddhism, Vietnamese culture (20-5-2008) An exhibition of paintings and sculptures, including many by monks, which opened in Ho chi minh city on May 18 high lights the close bonds between Buddhism and Vietnam’s millennia-old culture.
Third annual European Food Festival hits Hanoi (16-5-2008) Hanoians will have an opportunity to share in the very best of European gastronomic culture at the 3rd annual European Food Festival which will take place on May 24, from 5pm at the National Library of Vietnam
Experiencing life of a rice landlord - Rice Landlord tour (15-5-2008) There is a program called 'Rice Landlord' for tourists visiting the My Khanh Eco-Tourist Site located at My Khanh Commune, Phong Dien District in the Mekong City of Can tho
Fun for all in Genting Highlands (15-5-2008) With everything from fairground rides to cultural festivals, Malaysia’s City of Entertainment, Genting Highlands, certainly strives to live up to its reputation – and earlier this month, the star attraction was Vietnam
Water puppetry to go to Finland: opportunity to learn - Vietnam Water puppetry (15-5-2008) The Central Vietnam Puppetry Theatre will take 16 traditional water puppetry items to Finland for the first time this autumn. At the same time, 11 Vietnamese puppeteers will be trained in modern puppetry at Finland's Hevosenkeke Theatre. Kirsi Aropaltio, Art Director of Hevosenkeke Theatre, talks about the event.
Cultural and art exhibition held to welcome Vesak - Vietnam Buddhist culture (14-5-2008) An exhibition featuring Buddhist culture and art opened at the National Convention Hall in Hanoi on May 13 as part of the celebrations of the United Nations Day of Vesak.

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