Technology should inspire people to protect heritage

ASEAN has so far a total of 38 World Heritage sites which have contributed significantly to tourism development of each country and offered socio-economic, cultural benefits to local communities. In the digital era, preservation of ASEAN heritage values plays a key role in maintaining tourism sustainability. Việt Nam News reporters Hồng Vân and Khánh Dương talk to delegates at ASEAN Tourism Forum which is taking place in Hạ Long, the city of a World Heritage site, in northern Quảng Ninh Province about how technology can be best used in tourism.

Huế’s new footbridge put into use

A brand new footbridge in the city of Huế in the central province of Thừa Thiên-Huế was put into use following an opening ceremony held on Tuesday afternoon.

ASEAN Tourism Forum kicks off in Hạ Long

The ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2019 themed ‘ASEAN-The Power of One’, the most important annual event in ASEAN tourism co-operation, began yesterday evening in the coastal city of Hạ Long in northern Quảng Ninh province.

Literature prize needs to promote creativity

Annual prizes by the Việt Nam Literature & Art Association were presented to 65 of its members early this month in Hà Nội. The awards review and evaluate the performance of artists over the year. Writer Ngô Thảo, former deputy-chairman of the Việt Nam Stage Artists Association spoke about the award.

Emmy award winner Võ Vân Ánh performs

The California-based Vietnamese zitherist Võ Vân Ánh, whose stage name is Vanessa Vo, will perform at Soul Live Project Complex in District 3 tonight (Jan 16).

Festival displays cultural value of brocade

A performance gathering 2,000 artists from around the nation opened the first Vietnamese Brocade Festival on January 14 in the Central Highlands province of Đắk Nông.

Huế expects to receive 4.7 m visits this year

The tourism sector in central province of Thừa Thiên-Huế expects to receive 4.7 million visitors this year, 45 per cent of which will be foreigners, marking a key contribution to local economy.

Hà Nội on a budget

Visiting Hà Nội on a budget? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Here's 10 cools things to do in the capital city that won't cost you more than VNĐ100,000. That's about $4.30. And there's plenty of things for free as well. Can you add to the list? What's the best and cheapest attractions citywide?

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