Writer Nguyễn Huy Thiệp, who has been considered a phenomenon of Vietnamese literature passed away on Sunday at his home in Hà Nội. He was 71.

A national forum on tourism hosted by the Việt Nam Tourism Association (VITA) and Hà Nội Tourism Department will be held in April in the capital to discuss how to attract draw tourists in the future.

“Fashion Voyage 3”, a fashion show featuring the latest collections from well-known Vietnamese designers, will be held in Phú Quốc Island City on March 19 and 20.

Right after Việt Nam's fourth wave of COVID-19 was put under control at the beginning of March, travel agents in Hà Nội started offering various products at favourable prices to attract tourists.

One of HCM City's top priorities in 2021 will be support for the hard-hit tourism sector, according to Deputy Chairwoman of the city People’s Committee Phan Thị Thắng.