Central coastal provinces favored by Russian travelers
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/central-coastal-provinces-favored-by-russian-travelers.htmlTourism destinations in Vietnam are gaining more and more attention from travelers from Russia, particularly coastal provinces in the central region such as Binh Thuan or Danang, with considerable rising number of tourists from this country since early 2012.
Hanoi – Chengdu weekly flights by Vietnam Airlines
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/hanoi-chengdu-weekly-flights-by-vietnam-airlines.htmlThe national flag Vietnam Airline has officially announced its new direct fights connecting Hanoi (Vietnam) and Chengdu (China).
VIETNAM ONLINE THIS WEEK JUNE 3-9
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/vietnam-online-this-week-june-3-9.htmlHanoi has been experiencing a kind of mix weather these days with occasional bright sunshine and sudden heavy rain.
Vietnamese chef to compete in the Culinary Olympics
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/vietnamese-chef-to-compete-in-the-culinary-olympics.htmlDo Chi Cong, Hanoi Metropole hotel’s chef, will represent Vietnam at the prestigious international culinary competition, the Bocuse d’Or Asia, which will take place in Shanghai, China, from June 12 - 14.
Emirates Airlines to open new route Dubai - Ho Chi Minh City
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/emirates-airlines-to-open-new-route-dubai---ho-chi-minh-city.htmlAn announcement from Emirates Airlines indicates that this reputable international airline is opening direct flights for both passengers and cargos to Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam from June 4 this year.
Nine sea and island records recognized
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/nine-sea-and-island-records-recognized.htmlOn the occasion of the Vietnam Sea and Island Week (June 1-8), the Vietnam Book of Records has announced nine new sea and island records.
ASEAN to simplify visa procedures
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/asean-to-simplify-visa-procedures.htmlDuring the East Asia Summit on tourism, trade and travel held in Bangkok, Thailand on May 30, ASEAN member states have agreed on the implementation of a common visa for non-ASEAN arrivals within 5 years.
Air Astana (Kazakhstan) to launch flights to Ho Chi Minh City
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/air-astana-kazakhstan-to-launch-flights-to-ho-chi-minh-city.htmlKazakhstan’s national flag airline Air Astana has just announced its new implementation of flights to Ho Chi Minh City. This new service is intended to be initiated in October 2012.
Vietnam Tourist Police Force to be established
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/vietnam-tourist-police-force-to-be-established.htmlDuring the recent meeting of the National Assembly of Vietnam, several members have proposed the establishment of a tourist police force dedicated to protecting foreign tourists.
Banh bot loc among world’s top 30 dumplings
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/banh-bot-loc-among-worlds-top-30-dumplings.htmlBanh bot loc, a culinary specialty of the former imperial capital Hue, has been listed in CNNGo’s list of tastiest dumplings.
Fruit festival juices up Ho Chi Minh City
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/fruit-festival-juices-up-ho-chi-minh-city.htmlThe annual Southern Fruit Festival kicked off the summer yesterday at Ho Chi Minh’s Suoi Tien Park, with a wide variety of fruits on display on boats to recreate the vibe of Southern floating markets.
Vietnam invests in international cruise service
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/vietnam-invests-in-international-cruise-service.htmlIn recent years, Vietnam has become a popular stop point of many cruise ships travelling all over the world, such as five-star Costa Classica, Costa Romantica, Super Star Aquarius or Pacific Venus.
Quang Binh is at June of cave tourism
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/quang-binh-is-at-june-of-cave-tourism.htmlAs announcement for Quang Binh authorities indicates, the month of cave tourism is projected to be held in this June.
European Vietnamese Documentary Film Week coming up
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/european-vietnamese-documentary-film-week-coming-up.htmlFollowing the success of the first three events, this year the European Vietnamese Documentary Film Week will be hosted by National Documentary and Scientific Film Studio of Vietnam from 8 to 18 June in Hanoi and by Fafilm Vietnam from 15 to 24 June in Danang.
Hoi An to host International Choir Festival
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/hoi-an-to-host-international-choir-festival.htmlHoi An ancient town, located in the south central coast of Vietnam, has been chosen to host the third International Choir Festival from June 19 - 22 next year.
Vietnam welcomes 3 million foreigners in first 5 months
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/vietnam-welcomes-3-million-foreigners-in-first-5-months.htmlStatistic published by Vietnam National Administration of Tourism reports around 3 million foreigners have visited Vietnam in the first 5 months of 2012. This figure increases by 17.5% over the same period last year.
Buryatia opens direct air route to Vietnam
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/buryatia-opens-direct-air-route-to-vietnam.htmlNordwind Airlines of Russia’s Republic of Buryatia has launched a new air route between the country’s capital city of Ulan-Ude and Vietnam’s coastal central town of Cam Ranh.
New Ho Chi Minh City – Phnom Penh luxury bus
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/new-ho-chi-minh-city-phnom-penh-luxury-bus.htmlA luxury bus service between Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh was launched in Ho Chi Minh City on 25 May as a private - public cooperation between Cambodia Tourism Ministry and Cambodia’s leading hotel-casino NagaWorld.
Historical bomb shelter in Metropole Hotel officially open to public
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/historical-bomb-shelter-in-metropole-hotel-officially-open-to-public.htmlAfter a year of restoration and preparation, the wartime bomb shelter under Metropole Hotel (Hanoi) has just been opened officially to public on May 21st, marked by a small ceremony at the garden of the hotel.
Tram Chim National Park recognized as wetland haven
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/tram-chim-national-park-recognized-as-wetland-haven.htmlOn May 22, the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap held a ceremony to receive a certificate recognizing Tram Chim National Park as a Ramsar Site of wetlands of international importance.
VIETNAM ONLINE THIS WEEK MAY 21 - 27
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/vietnam-online-this-week-may-21---27.htmlHo Chi Minh City this weekend will also experience mixed clouds and scattered thunderstorms, but chance of precipitation is lower than Da Nang.
Silk Air to launch direct flight from Singapore to Hanoi
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/silk-air-to-launch-direct-flight-from-singapore-to-hanoi.htmlSilk Air, a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, will launch a direct route from Singapore to Hanoi, Vietnam on 5 June 2012.
Hue Royal Court music free every weekend
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/hue-royal-court-music-free-every-weekend.htmlA traditional music troupe has been formed by Hue Academy of Music to perform royal court music for free at the weekends as an effort to draw more travelers to visit this allured city.
Dong Nai biosphere reserve recognized worldwide
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/dong-nai-biosphere-reserve-recognized-worldwide.htmlOn May 19, a ceremony to officially announce Dong Nai Biosphere Reserve to become global biosphere reserve was held in Dong Nai Province with participation of Dong Nai Provincial People’s Committee and UNESCO.
New promotions for inbound passengers by Vietnam Airlines
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/new-promotions-for-inbound-passengers-by-vietnam-airlines.htmlTwo new promotion campaigns named “Family Pack” and “One Price Pack” have just been introduced to domestic market by Vietnam Airlines on May 16 and lasts until October 27.
VIETNAM ONLINE THIS WEEK May 14 - 20
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/vietnam-online-this-week-may-14---20.htmlThis weekend Ho Chi Minh City will experience variable clouds with scattered thunderstorms, with chance of rain up to 60%.
Railway fare up by 12%
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/railway-fare-up-by-12.htmlAnnouncement from Vietnam Railways indicates that fare for trains is planned to be raised by 12% on average, from 15 May to 4 September, 2012.
World Class Halong Cruise from VND 7.00
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/world-class-halong-cruise-from-vnd-700.htmlParadise Cruises, a premier cruise company based in the popular resort island of Tuan Chau, Ha Long, has announced a Sensational Promotion program to extend its gratitude to million of people who voted for Ha Long as the one of the new 7 Natural Wonders of the World.
Discounted air tickets for children with Air Mekong
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/discounted-air-tickets-for-children-with-air-mekong.htmlOn the celebration of International Children’s Day (1 June), Air Mekong is offering discounted tickets for children, which are valid from May 15 to June 1 for all flights.
WWF helps Cat Tien National Park promote eco-tourism
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/wwf-helps-cat-tien-national-park-promote-eco-tourism.htmlWorldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) and Cat Tien National Park jointly opened a community tourism guesthouse in the Southern province of Dong Nai as part of their plan to boost eco-tourism.
Ho Chi Minh City to exploit river tourism
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/ho-chi-minh-city-to-exploit-river-tourism.htmlAccording Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, plans are underway to realize the area’s river tourism potential with a focus on Cần Giờ Mangrove Forest.
VIETNAM ONLINE THIS WEEK MAY 7 -13
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/vietnam-online-this-week-may-7--13.htmlThis weekend, Hanoi will experience variable clouds and scattered thunderstorms. Temperature will range from 30-35 Degree Celsius, with chance of rain up to 60%.
Ho Dynasty Citadel to officially become World Heritage
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/ho-dynasty-citadel-to-officially-become-world-heritage.htmlA ceremony to grant Ho Dynasty Citadel the status of World Cultural Heritage site will take place in the central province of Thanh Hoa on June 16.
Fly Hanoi - Danang USD15 with VietJet Air
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/vietjet-air-offers-discounted-tickets-hanoi---da-nang.htmlOn the occasion of opening a new passenger air route from Ha Noi to Da Nang, VietJet Air is offering 1000 tickets at the special price of VND 299,000.
New flights from Hanoi to Da Nang and Nha Trang by JetStar Pacific
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/new-flights-from-hanoi-to-da-nang-and-nha-trang-by-jetstar-pacific.htmlPassengers travelling by aviation from Hanoi to Danang and Nha Trang now have more options to consider with new daily flights provided by economic airline JetStar Pacific.
Acclaimed British children’s writer to visit Hanoi on European days
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/acclaimed-british-childrens-writer-to-visit-hanoi-on-european-days.htmlAndy Stanton, author of the well-received British children series ‘Mr. Gum’ will visit Hanoi as part of the European Literature Days.
French guitarist talent to perform in Vietnam
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/french-guitarist-talent-to-perform-in-vietnam.htmlThibault Cauvin, dubbed as “The Ambassador of the new classical guitar” by critics and music lovers, will give two solo performances at 8:00 pm at IDECAF, No. 31 Thai Van Lung, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City on June 5 and L’Espace, No. 24 Trang Tien street, Hanoi on June 7.
World Belly Dance to be celebrated in Hanoi
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/world-belly-dance-to-be-celebrated-in-hanoi.htmlOn Saturday 12 May 2012, Aspara Dance Studior, holds a belly dance (accordingly to the second World Belly Dance taking place at 101 cities all over the world), at Pico Mall, No. 229 Tay Son Street, Hanoi from 10:00 – 11:00 am.
Finnair to open representative in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/finnair-to-open-representative-in-hanoi-and-ho-chi-minh-city.htmlFinland-flagged airline Finnair is planning to open new representative offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City as a part of its expanding project to Vietnam’s market.
An Giang Province strengthens agricultural tourism
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/an-giang-province-strengthens-agricultural-tourism.htmlInformation from Vietnam’s Farmer Association, An Giang authority is planning to continue the second section of an agricultural tourism projects in this province from 2011 to 2014.
VIETNAM ONLINE THIS WEEK: APRIL 30 – MAY 6
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/vietnam-online-this-week--april-30-may-6.htmlLiving its very first striking heat of the summer, Hanoi’s temperature however is expected to climb down to around 24 - 36 Degree Celsius this weekend.
2012 European Days to charm Vietnamese again
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/2012-european-days-to-charm-vietnamese-again.htmlA series of cultural and intellectual events will take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City during May as part of the 2012 European Days in Hanoi.
Agnes Varda film to be screened at Hanoi Goethe Institute
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/agnes-varda-film-to-be-screened-at-hanoi-goethe-institute.htmlThe Gleaners and I, the multiple-award winning film by the renowned French documentary film maker Agnes Varda will be shown at 18:00 tomorrow May 4th at the Big Hall of Hanoi Goethe Institute, No. 56-58 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi.
Southeast Asian relics exhibited in Ho Chi Minh City
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/southeast-asian-relics-exhibited-in-ho-chi-minh-city.htmlA collection of nearly 300 antique objects spanning from the 1st century to 19th century is currently on display at the Museum of Vietnamese History on Nguyen Binh Khiem Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City from April 24 to December.
New trekking tours in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/new-trekking-tours-in-phong-nha---ke-bang-national-park.htmlAccording to a recent announcement from the administration of Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, two new tours travelling inside a large area of this destination has been initiated.
Vietnam Online This Week: April 23-29th
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/vietnam-online-this-week--april-23-29th.htmlGet updates on what will be taking place in Vietnam this weekend from April 27-29th and more.
5 events to attend this coming April 30 & May 1
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/five-places-to-go-on-30-april-and-may-1.htmlThere are numerous things to do if you are in Vietnam for the coming national holiday: April 30 and May 1. Here are some suggestions:
Five more airlines to launch flights to Vietnam
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/five-more-airlines-to-launch-flights-to-vietnam.htmlAnother five airlines have registered to open routes and resumed flights between now and the end of the year.
Hai Phong first time to hold Red Flamboyant Festival late June
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/hai-phong-first-time-to-hold-red-flamboyant-festival-late-june.htmlHai Phong, the tourist destination of famous Cat Ba Island and Do Son Beach, the only province being licensed for casino business is appreciating its typical flower by a festival held in late June.
Ha Long Bay chosen as one of top five tropical paradise in Asia by CNN
https://www.vietnamonline.com/news/ha-long-bay-chosen-as-one-of-top-five-tropical-paradise-in-asia-by-cnn.htmlReputable U.S television CNN has just recognized Ha Long Bay of Vietnam one of five best tropical tourism destinations in Asia.
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