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Vietnam Week in Japan to be held (06-9-2008) Vietnam Week in Japan will be held in the middle of this month. This is one of the biggest event on Vietnam held in Japan to celebrate the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan.
The charm of Nui Coc Lake (06-9-2008) For as long as I can re-member, I’ve been se-duced by a sweet song that tells the Legend of Nui Coc Lake in the northern province of Thai Nguyen. Many people like me know it by heart and dream of travelling to the lake which, as the legend goes, is made of the tears of a girl who cannot marry the man she loves.
Vietnam Week in Japan to be held (06-9-2008) Vietnam Week in Japan will be held in the middle of this month. This is one of the biggest event on Vietnam held in Japan to celebrate the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan.
Int’l experts gather to preserve Vietnam’s royal music (05-9-2008) Local and international experts gathered in the former imperial city of Hue on August 29 for a workshop to discuss a national action plan to safeguard nha nhac (royal court) music of Vietnam
Independence Holiday of H’mong people (05-9-2008) Every September 1, H’mong people from all northern mountainous provinces flock to the hub of Moc Chau district in Son La province to attend the Independence Holiday.
New tour tracing Ly Thai To’s capital movement process launched (03-9-2008) A waterborne tour from Hoa lu old capital in Ninh binh to Chuong Duong wharf in Hanoi and vice versa is to be launched in September by Red River Tourism Development and Investment Firm.
Corn Noodles of Phu Yen (03-9-2008) Corn noodles are made from corn and is very delicious and sweet-tasting if noodle makers use the corn from the Tuy An and Dong Xuan areas of the central province of Phu Yen.
Second Asian Zither Festival kicks off (03-9-2008) Zither performers from China , Japan , the Republic of Korea , and Taiwan ( China ) have gathered in Ho chi minh city for the second Asian Zither Festival that opened on September 1.
Vietnamese athletes arrive in Beijing for Para-Games (03-9-2008) Vietnamese officials and athletes arrived in Beijing, China, on the evening of August 31 to prepare for competitions at the Beijing Paralympic Games from September 6-17.
ASEAN Tourism Forum 2009 - Striving for a New Height (21-8-2008) ASEAN Tourism Forum is one of the most important and largest-scale activities in the frame of ASEAN Tourism cooperation. Since it was established, ATF always get big attendance of its country members.
National Day holiday: no worry of high price (21-8-2008) Contrary to forecasts, tourism companies say the numbers of visitors buying tours for the National Day holiday are on the rise, despite economic difficulties and tour price increases of 5-7%.
Ethnic Chinese group’s festival opens in Binh Thuan (20-8-2008) The Nghinh Ong Festival, also known as the Guan Kung Greeting Celebration, opened in Phan thiet city of southern Binh Thuan province on August 19.
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.
Asian Zither Festival enlivens HCM City in September (19-8-2008) Performers from the Chinese mainland, Taiwan, Japan and the Republic of Korea and Vietnam are expected to participate in the second Asian Zither Festival in Hcm city early next month.
Central Highlands to get international airport - Phuong Hoang Airport (19-8-2008) An international airport called Phuong Hoang will be built at Tan Canh Commune in the Central Highland’s province of Kon Tum by 2015, according to the Management Board of the Bo Y International Border Gate Economic Zone.
Mekong Delta to become a friendly destination (16-8-2008) “Mekong Delta can be seen as one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Asia with beautiful natural landscapes, but it may soon lose this advantage due to rapid infrastructure development.
Local airlines collect fuel surcharges as of August 15 - Vietnam Airlines (14-8-2008) As of August 15, Vietnam airlines Jetstar Pacific and Vasco will apply fuel surcharges from VND50,000-VND180,000 ($3.1-11.2) per one-way ticket for local flights.
Nghinh Ong Festival to take place in Phan Thiet city (14-8-2008) The Nghinh Ong Festival, also known as the Guan Kung Greeting Celebration, will kick off in Phan thiet city of southern Binh Thuan province on August 19. The three-day festival will commemorate a Chinese general and warrior-saint honoured by the Hoa (Chinese Vietnamese) community.
New caves found in northern Son La province (14-8-2008) Local people in northern mountainous Son La province have discovered several beautiful caves in limestone mountains in Moc Chau district.
Man infuses fresh spirit into Ha Dong silk (14-8-2008) Everyone in the famous Van Phuc silk village knows Do Van Hien, the only person who can create fine patterns for silk in a short time.
Luxury Saigon-Nha Trang Railway Route to be launched in late August (13-8-2008) The Saigon Railway Transport Company announced it will operate a new two-way luxury railway route from Saigon to Nha trang starting August 22nd, 2008. The new rail service will include 14 carriages with 7 cabins in each and is designed with interior decorations at a five-star hotel standard.
Travellers pay $1,000 to fly from Sapa to Hanoi (13-8-2008) Some helicopters of the Northern Air Service Corporation carried some tourists stuck in the tourism town of Sapa Lao cai province due to floods to Hanoi on August 11. Each traveller had to pay around $1,000 to go back to Hanoi.
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
Phuoc Hai pagoda (11-8-2008) Covering an area of 2,300m2, Phuoc Hai Pagoda, or Ngoc Hoang (the Jade Emperor) Pagoda in the past, in District 1, Ho chi minh city was built around the turn of the 20th century on the foundation of the old Minh Su Pagoda.
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.
NSFC launches air-taxi service to connect Ha Long and Hanoi (07-8-2008) The Northern Service Flight Company (NSFC) and Royal International Joint Stock Company launched air-taxi service in Ha long city Quang Ninh province this morning.
Phong Nha – Ke Bang and Fansipan Go Back on Voting List (07-8-2008) Phong Nha- Ke Bang Cavern in Quang Binh Province and Fansipan Mountain Peak in Lao cai Province have been added to a list of 77 candidate sites to be voted on as world natural wonders again. Phong Nha – Ke Bang were taken off the voting list about four months ago.
Vietnamese, Swiss universities establish cooperation (06-8-2008) Two agreements on tertiary education cooperation between Vietnamese and Swiss universities were signed in Hanoi on August 5 in the presence of visiting Swiss President Pascal Couchepin and Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Education Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan.
Thang Long royal citadel proposed for world cultural heritage recognition (04-8-2008) Hanoi has finalized documentations on the Thang Long royal citadel, which will be submitted to UNESCO for considering as a world cultural heritage.
Train fares about to increase (04-8-2008) The Viet nam Railway Corporation has decided to increase Train fares, starting on August 10, following increases in fuel costs.

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