Ha Noi localities ready for waste segregation pilot program

Starting in June 2024, Ha Noi plans to install a trial closed-loop system with advanced technology for the sorting, collection, transportation, and treatment of household solid waste at the source in five districts of the city.

10 most-searched domestic destinations by Vietnamese tourists for summer

The world’s leading online travel platform, Booking.com, has announced a list of the 10 top-searched domestic destinations by Vietnamese tourists from June 15 to August 15.

Many attractive cultural, sports and tourist activities at Ho Chi Minh City River Festival

(TITC) – The second Ho Chi Minh City River Festival 2024 under the theme "Legendary Voyage" will take place from 31 May – 9 June aiming to promote land, people, cultural identity and typical tourism of the city.

Renovating Ha Noi’s downtown for higher living standards

In recent years, Ha Noi has focused on urban renovation and rehabilitation, especially the preservation of historical and cultural heritage in downtown areas. Numerous policies and measures have been implemented to achieve these goals.

CNN hails Vietnamese vintage 1960s steam locomotives

Prestigious website CNN Travel of the United States has published an article hailing the refurbished Revolution Express steam trains that will begin taking passengers either later this year or in early 2025, serving to connect the central coastal city of Da Nang to the central province of Thua Thien Hue.

Boosting tourism development in western Nghe An Province

In addition to the nature-based advantages, such as being home to one of the biosphere reserves in Vietnam; having a dense system of rivers, streams, and waterfalls; and hosting diverse biology, western Nghe An Province is the living area of the Thai, Mong, Kho Mu, and Dan Lai ethnic minorities, who possess unique customs and cultural identities. These factors provide the area with rich resources for tourism development.

International visitors to Vietnam in the first 5 months of the year increases by 64.9%

(TITC) - According to the General Statistics Office, in May 2024, the number of international visitors to Vietnam recorded nearly 1.4 million arrivals. In the first 5 months of 2024, nearly 7.6 million visitors came to Vietnam, up 64.9% over the same period last year and up 3.9% to 2019.

Phu Tho Province and Shimane Prefecture (Japan) enhance cooperation to high-tech manufacturing and tourism

(TITC) - On 26th May 2024, the business delegation from Shimane Prefecture (Japan) led by Mr. Tatsuya Maruyama, Shimane Prefecture Governor, had a meeting in Phu Tho Province. Mr. Bui Van Quang - Chairman of Phu Tho Provincial People’s Committee chaired the meeting.

Nha Trang listed among world’s eight best beach destinations to retire

Nha Trang city in the southcentral coastal province of Khanh Hoa has been named in the list of the globe’s eight best beach destinations to retire for beautiful views, mild weather, and a laid-back vibe, according to travel experts from Travel+Leisure magazine of the United States.

Vietnam strives for tourist areas to be free of single-use plastics

Vietnam strives for tourist areas to be free of single-use plastics, which was heard at a workshop organized by the Vietnam Tourism Association in Ninh Binh Province.