Hanoi lures tourists by cheo
Besides water puppetry, tourists to Hanoi can enjoy traditional cheo (traditional operetta) extracts, quan ho (love duets) and chau van.

Vietnam promises lucrative business for 3-star hotels
The Vietnamese market is turning out to be promising for 3-star hotels of international standards as proved during the 2008-2009 global economic crisis that dealt a heavy blow to destinations for international travelers, according to Grant Thornton Vietnam.

Po Cung – Vietnam’s largest grotto cemetery
Po Cung Grotto on Pha Hang mountain in Thanh Hoa province is the largest cemetery of its kind in Vietnam.

VN Airlines joins global alliance - first in SE Asia
Vietnam Airlines officially became a full member of SkyTeam, the world’s second largest airline alliance, in Ha Noi yesterday, June 10, making it the only carrier in Southeast Asia to be admitted as a member.

Mekong Delta week to raise region’s profile
The first-ever Mekong Delta Week in HCM City will aim to raise the profile of the region’s trade, investment and tourism among local investors, residents and expatriates from June10-14.

Visiting the land of martial arts 
Binh Dinh Province is famous not only as the land of Vietnamese martial arts but also for its spectacular landscapes, stunning beaches and historical and cultural sites.

Vietnam Airlines opens Hanoi-Chu Lai air route 
The central province of Thua Thien-Hue has readied itself for the Hue Festival 2010, but organizers are worried that local service providers are hiking prices

Hue prepared for festival, but prices rising 
The central province of Thua Thien-Hue has readied itself for the Hue Festival 2010, but organizers are worried that local service providers are hiking prices

International sport, tourism movies &TV festival opens 
The fifth Vietnam International FICTS Festival – Sport, Tourism Movies and TV opened in the central city of Danang on May 27. Franco B. Ascani, President of the Federation Internationale Cinema Television Sportifs (FICTS), was among guests to the festival.

Vietnam - Mexico boost cultural - sports - tourism cooperation
The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST), Hoang Tuan Anh, visited Mexico from May 23-28 to strengthen bilateral ties in fields under his charge.