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VNO THIS WEEK APR 15-21

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This weekend, Hanoi is forecasted to have humidity, with its temperature ranging from 30 – 36 Degree Celsius.

Hoi An relics coming to Japan

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Hoi An People’s Committee has agreed on the lending of the town’s antiques to Kyushu National Museum, Japan for exhibition. Time of the exhibition is kept unveiled.

Vietnam Airline to increase flights during national holiday 30/4 – 1/5

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National aviation corporation Vietnam Airlines is raising the number of flights on some domestic and international air routes by about 200 flights at the period of upcoming national holiday of Independence Day 30 April and Labour Day 1 May.

Unesco recognizes Cat Ba Island’s bid to become world’ natural heritage

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A meeting has been held between Mr. Dan Duc Hiep, Permanent Vice Chairman of Hai Phong People’s Committee and Mr. Richard Engelhardt, Regional Adviser for Culture in Asia and Pacific to discuss Cat Ba Island’s candidacy for world’s natural heritage.

Air Mekong to open direct flight Hanoi – Con Dao

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Domestic carrier Air Mekong is operating direct flight Hanoi – Con Dao twice per week, on Wednesday and Saturday, starting May 19th, 2012. The flights departure at Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi) at 1:00 pm, and land at Co Ong Airport (Con Dao Island) at 3:00 pm.

Phu Quoc Island tipped to become global trading hub

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According to the local authorities’ maritime economic development plan for the period 2011-2015, Phu Quoc, the largest island in Vietnam, is set to become the leading eco-tourism and international trading center in Southeast Asia.

VNO This Week Apr 9-15

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A wonderful weekend is waiting for outdoor tourist activities in Da Nang. While the temperature is just cool and the sun is blessing, the cloud is lulling people to a gentle atmosphere.

Da Nang to set up cuisine areas for the festivals

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At present, the management board of the Son Tra Peninsular and beaches in Da Nang is setting up two cuisine areas around Bien Dong Park.

2 Vietnamese hotels voted top floatels in Southeast Asia

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CNNGo, one of the Internet’s leading sources of news, has recently included two hotels in Vietnam in the list of best floating hotels in the Greater Mekong sub-region. They are Thuan Loi hotel in An Giang province and Mekong Floating House in Ben Tre province.

2012 Ha Long tourism week April 24 – May 2

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The 2012 Halong Tourism week will be taking place from April 24 – May 2 with many cultural, arts, tourism and sporting activities.

Danang fireworks expected to attract 400,000 tourists

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The organizers of Danang International Fireworks Competition 2012 forecast there will be 400,000 tourists attending the up coming event taking place in the coastal city from April 29th to 30th, 2012.

More caves found in Phong Nha

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Amazing Phong Nha – Ke Bang Park’s cave and grotto system (Quang Binh province in central of Vietnam) has just welcomed a new discovery on 22 caves, after an exploration of British Cave Research Association (BCRA). The beautiful news is released on April 1.

Venezuelan Culture Week to kick off in Hanoi

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Lasting from April 11th to 16th, 2012, the one-week event features many cultural activities, including a music performance by the famous Venezuelan folk band Tambores de San Millán (drums of San Millán).

Mass media preparation for reporting on Hue festival

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According to Hue festival official website, a professional media center facilitating international and domestic journalists has been launched on 2 April 2012 at the head office of Hue journalist organization.

Da Nang operates electric vehicle for tourism

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On March 29, Thinh Hung Trade & TourismCo. Ltd officially launched its fleet of 15 electricity-run vehicles to serve tourists in Da Nang.

33% increase of international tourists recorded in Quang Ninh

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According to Quang Ninh's Department of Sports, Culture and tourism, the province has welcomed over 800,000 international visitors, an increase of 33% compared with the same period in 2011.

Vietnam Online This Week: Mar 26-31st

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As weekend draws, many Vietnamese are expecting to celebrate Hung King Festival with full excitement. Most public offices and companies will be closed and resume working on Tuesday April 3rd.

CNN GO to honor Top 10 street food of Hanoi

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“Hanoi and its environs are the birthplace of many quintessential Vietnamese dishes, such as Pho and Bun cha, and the city is often cited as one of the world’s great food capitals… many swear that the best food in Hanoi is found on the side walk”, said CNN GO in an article about top 10 street food cities in Asia, on March 23th, 2012.

Vietnam’s diva My Linh to hold nationwide live tour

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Next month, the Vietnamese diva My Linh will be kicking off a live tour across Vietnam to celebrate 20 years of her music career. This is the second time this diva has organized her own live show, since the successful “My Linh Tour ’06” in 2006.

Da Nang to feature street music by Han River

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Being the first of its kind in Da Nang, Street Music, held by Da Nang Department of Culture, Sport and Tourism is taking place on Bach Dang street twice per month (on Saturday of the 2nd and the 4th week), from March to August, 2012.

Long An Palace- Hue reopened to public

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Long An Palace, regarded as one of the most outstanding constructions in Hue City, has just been reopened for visitors since March 25 2012, after three years of a conservation project.

Halong Carnival planned for April 22-30

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The annual Halong Carnival is projected to take place in three different locations of Halong City: central area, Tuan Chau resort and Bai Chay beach from April 22 to 30.

Chau Van Singing Club Forms in Hanoi

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Chau Van Singing Club (full name: Vietnam's Chau Van arts preservation club) has officially been established on March 21st at Luu Phai Temple, Thanh Tri, Hanoi with hundreds of participants, including many artists and researchers on the field.

VNO this week Mar 19-25

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Unpleasant weather with heavy cloud and thunder may prevent tourists in Ho Chi Minh City from out door activities on Friday and Saturday.

Vietnam among world's best places to retire

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The popular US News has recently published a list of 18 most worthwhile countries to retire in the world. Vietnam, along with Thailand and Malaysia, are the only countries in Asia to be included in the list.

Images of Vietnam on US website

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Free People, an US popular fashion website, has just selected Vietnam as the location for its “look book” photographic collection, published on its March edition.

Silk Road on East Sea Exhibition this May

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The exhibition named “Silk Road on East Sea” lasting for three months, from May to August this year is expected to be taken place at this place in the early May, said Head of Vietnam National Museum History in Hanoi, Dr.Nguyen Van Doan.

Vietnam water puppetry in Cuba

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A troupe of 12 artists from Thang Long Water Puppet Theater is giving fascinating Vietnamese water puppet performances in the Festival de Títere (puppet festival in Habana), from March 23th to 25th, 2012,at the invitation of Cuban Ministry of Culture.

Vietnam Online This Week Mar 12-18

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The capital city of Vietnam is going through various kinds of weather this weekend. While Friday boasts a kind of sunny and comfortable weather, Saturday, in contrast, experience a thunder and cloudy one, and Sunday recalls us the northern land’s typical weather in spring time with drizzling rains.

African Reggae music night in Hanoi

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The talented Senegalese singer Naby is bringing hot flavor of African music to Hanoi with a special reggae night at L’Espace, April 12th, 2012.

First cultural festival of minor communities in Tay Nguyen in May

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Culture, sport and tourism festival of ethnic groups in the central highland, Tay Nguyen is projected to be held for the first time in Buon Me Thuot Town (DakLak Province).

Cheo to be on stage in Paris

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Quan Am ThiKinh, a famous Cheo play (Vietnam’s traditional northern-style opera) is going on stage at the Maison des Cultures du Monde in Paris from March 16th to 17th, 2012.

Hanoi to screen films about Japan’s double disaster

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To mark one year since the terrible earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disasters, Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam is holding free Japanese movie screening at National Cinema Center, from March 16th to 17th, 2012.

Air Mekong's expansion plan under way for summer 2012

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Summer season is always one of the busiest periods of the year for Vietnam's tourism, so the demand for flights to and between different destinations in Vietnam increases significantly. Air Mekong is planning on raising its number of flights during this period.

Lifestyle Vietnam Trade Fair to be held in HCMC this April

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This year Lifestyle Vietnam Trade Fair is taking place at Tan Binh Exhibition and Convention Centre from April 18-21.

Vietnam Online this week (Mar 5 – 11)

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After wonderful unexpected sunny weekdays, the city of lake goes back with romantic foggy weather and drizzling rain, which is known as the northern land’s spring specialty.

Vietnamese food to be displayed at Foodex Japan 2012

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11 food companies from different areas of Vietnam are attending the 37th International Food and Beverage Exhibition (Foodex Japan 2012), said representatives of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Vietnam Airlines offering major summer discount

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To offer an incentive to early summer travelers, on March 5th 2012, Vietnam Airlines announces that it will offer as much as 50% off on some of its international and domestic routes.

Women’s Day Celebrations – March 8th2012

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A lot of exhibitions dedicated to women are opening in Ho Chi Minh City to honor their beauty and talent, as well as bring a closer look about women in the S-shaped country.

26 countries to participate in Hue Festival 2012

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According to latest information from Hue Festival 2012 organizers, there are 36 art troupes from 26 countries and territories having registered to participate in Hue Festival 2012, in which, 14 troupes coming from Europe and America, 11 from Asia and 1 from Australia.

9 highlighted events in Vietnam in March 2012

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If you are considering visiting Vietnam this March, remember to mark your calendar with these cannot-miss events.

International visitors to Vietnam increase over 8.2% in the first two months of 2012

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Statistic from Vietnam General Statistic Office (GSO) reveal that the number of international tourists to Vietnam in February 2012 is over 680,000, increasing by 8.2% in comparison with the previous month, and 29.4% higher than the same period last year.

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