Swimming in new worlds

Hovering, seemingly weightless, less than a meter above the fantastically shaped and colored coral of Phu Quoc is an experience many visitors to Vietnam will not readily forget. The coral reefs of Phu Quoc are amongst the very finest of Vietnam’s many natural wonders and are a sometimes overlooked stop on many Vietnamese tour itineraries.

Cycle ride for city’s tourism environment

A bicycle ride in support of Da Nang’s tourism environment took place on 30 December 2012.

Research into the impact of climate change on Da Nang’s tourism

As part of the Asian Cities Climate Change Resilience Network (ACCCRN) project, a research programme entitled “Assessing the Vulnerability of Da Nang’s Tourism Activities to Climate Change” started in the city on Monday.

Tourism Year focuses on Red River region

The rich cultural tapestry of the Red River Civilisation is being celebrated during the National Tourism Year 2013 in the delta, which kicked off on January 6 in the northern port city of Hai Phong.

Eco-friendly headquarters to be built for UN agency

The Vietnamese Government and the United Nations have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on building an eco-friendly home for the international organisation in the country.

New volume introduces Cham culture in five languages

A new book on the Cham culture has just been published in five languages by the The Gioi (World) Publishers.

Elephants given protection funds

Lawmakers in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak have approved a policy to protect elephants. Under the policy, the provincial government will spend US$2.85 million until 2015 to offer free healthcare services to the animals each year.

Top 10 remarkable tourism events in 2012

(TITC) – On December 28, 2012, in Ha Noi, Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) held a ceremony chaired by Deputy Director General of the VNAT Nguyen Manh Cuong to announce 10 remarkable tourism events in 2012.

Cat Cat Village – the home of Mong ethnic people in Lao Cai

(TITC) – Located 3km from Sa Pa Town center, in Hoang Lien Son mountain foot, Cat Cat Village (San Sa Ho Commune, Sa Pa District, Lao Cai Province) is welknown destination to whom like discover unique cultures of Northwest mountainous region of Viet Nam.

Top 10 sports, culture, tourism events in 2012

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has selected 10 outstanding events in the area of culture, sports and tourism during 2012.