Foreign visitors to Việt Nam up

Việt Nam welcomed nearly 9.8 million foreign visitors in the first seven months of this year, up 7.9 per cent compared with the same period last year.

South Korean group walks to remote villages, handing out scholarships to poor kids

At the age of 64, many people decide to spend more time with family and friends or focus on travel and hobbies, but Ha Ji Won from South Korea, who has been working and living in Việt Nam for 13 years, has been visiting poor remote areas for a month each year.

Kbang Tourism Festival 2019 to promote Gia Lai Province Kbang Tourism Festival 2019 will be held from July 26 to 28, in Kbang District, Gia Lai Province to promote tourism in the Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) region.

Hà Nội struggles to repair damaged ancient buildings

The capital city is home to thousands of ancient structures with huge historical and cultural value; however, nearly half of them are degraded or even facing imminent destruction because of ageing, harsh weather and social changes, experts and residents have warned.

Hà Nội Museum to showcase more than 1,000 years of history

Updates to the Hà Nội Museum will turn it into a top attraction and offer visitors more information on the capital city.

Rare documentary about President Hồ to be broadcast A documentary portraying President Hồ Chí Minh’s personality and revolutionary career made by French director Gerard Guillaume (1931-2015) will be broadcast in Việt Nam for the first time today.

Flag-raising ceremony in Quảng Trị marks National Reunification Day

A flag-raising ceremony was held at the Hien Luong-Ben Hai historical relic site in Vinh Linh district, the central province of Quang Tri, on April 30 to mark the 44th anniversary of the Liberation of South Vietnam and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1945). 

King Ngô Quyền commemorated at weekend event

Authorities in Hà Nội will host various cultural activities to celebrate the 1,080th anniversary of King Ngô Quyền’s ascent to the throne in Cổ Loa Citadel (in 939), now in Đông Anh District in the northern outskirts of Hà Nội.

Bắc Giang to restore relics related to King-Monk

Local authorities in the northern province of Bắc Giang have started initial steps to restore ancient relics on the West Yên Tử mountain range, where King-Monk Trần Nhân Tông (1258-1308) studied and practiced Buddhism.

HCM City keen to flaunt history, culture

With 172 recognised relics and 97 heritage sites, HCM City boasts a wealth of culture. The city plans to spend millions of dollars preserving and promoting its rich history over the next few years, San Hà reports.