Tranquil cajeput forest provides a glimpse of delicate ecosystem Winding waterways: A rowing boat takes visitors to the centre of the Tra Su cajeput forest, home to a multitude of flora and fauna. by Thuy Hang The Tra Su cajeput forest in the southern province of An Giang has become a favourite tourist spot, especially ... Read More »

The northern province of Quang Ninh has officially ceased the loading, unloading and transportation of goods, including clinker, cement and wood chips at Ha Long Bay. All these activities take place at Hon Net port in Bai Tu Long Bay. The move is an effort by the local authority to preserve and promote the value of the world natural heritage ... Read More »

Fireworks contest to light up Han River in Da Nang A 28,000-seat stage has been set up along the Han River bank on Tran Hung Dao street, the central road of the city, in preparation for the sixth Da Nang International Fireworks Competition.—Illustrative image/VNA/VNS Photo DA NANG (VNS)– A 28,000-seat stage has been set up along the Han River bank ... Read More »

Ha Long prepares for seventh annual cultural parade The annual Ha Long Carnival will kick off on April 27 in the tourism hub of Ha Long in Quang Ninh Province.—Illustrative image/Photo vnexpress QUANG NINH (VNS)– The annual Ha Long Carnival will kick off on April 27 in the tourism hub of Ha Long in Quang Ninh Province. Set to be ... Read More »

Lam Dong to host inaugural UNESCO Heritage festival The first ever Viet Nam – ASEAN UNESCO Heritage festival held in Viet Nam is expected to take place at the Tay Nguyen (Central Highlands) province of Lam Dong at the end of the year.—Illustrative image LAM DONG (VNS)– The first ever Viet Nam – ASEAN UNESCO Heritage festival held in Viet ... Read More »

APEC discusses transport solutions An APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation) working group meeting, now underway in HCM City, seeks ways to improve transport and logistics within the region. Electric tuk-tuk makes inroads into Viet Nam Terra Motors Corporation, a Japanese electric-motorcycle manufacturer, plans to offer a three-wheel electric vehicle, or e-tuk-tuk, in Viet Nam within the year. Software chairman retains CEO ... Read More »

Annual Ha Long Carnival set to kick off this month The annual Ha Long Carnival will kick off on April 27 in the tourism hub of Ha Long in Quang Ninh Province.—Illustrative image/Photo vnexpress QUANG NINH (VNS)– The annual Ha Long Carnival will kick off on April 27 in the tourism hub of Ha Long in Quang Ninh Province. Set ... Read More »

APEC discusses transport solutions An APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation) working group meeting, now underway in HCM City, seeks ways to improve transport and logistics within the region. Electric tuk-tuk makes inroads into Viet Nam Terra Motors Corporation, a Japanese electric-motorcycle manufacturer, plans to offer a three-wheel electric vehicle, or e-tuk-tuk, in Viet Nam within the year. Software chairman retains CEO ... Read More »

The number of foreign arrivals to Hanoi has reached 634,000 so far this year, up 9.8 percent against the same period last year, showing that Hanoi remains an attractive destination for foreigners. Countries seeing high rates of tourists travelling to Hanoi include Australia, Republic of Korea, Japan, the United States, France and the United Kingdom. In an effort to create ... Read More »

The fifth Traditional Craft Festival will be held in central Hue city from April 27 to May 1, aiming at promoting the development of traditional crafts and craft villages as well as the tourism industry. According to Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Phan Trong Vinh, the festival, themed “The Quintessence of Vietnamese Crafts”, is expected to see the participation ... Read More »