Tourism industry helps raise Vietnam’s image

Vietnam’s tourism industry has helped raise the country’s image and position in the world, said a government official at a ceremony in Hanoi on July 6 to mark the 50 th anniversary of the tourism industry (July 9). Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan, who is also Head of the State Steering Committee on Tourism, [...]  Detail

Traditional Vietnamese, Japanese foods spotlighted

Traditional dishes of Vietnamese and Japanese food will be on display at a gastronomy night, which is to be held in Hoi An Town, Quang Nam Province on July 7. The programme, co-organised by the Quang Nam Tourism Association, Hoi An Hotel and the Japan’s Institute for Human Resource Development, will spotlight dishes made by [...]  Detail

Hanoi to host Arts and Handicrafts Week 2010

The Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade in coordination with the ABIX Joint Stock Company will host Arts and Handicrafts Week 2010 at the Friendship Cultural Palace in the city from August 4-9. To promote the traditional culture of Hanoi’s craft villages, this annual event will include an exhibition of arts and handicrafts, art performances, a [...]  Detail