Vietnam among Asia’s best places for holiday: Australian travel magazine
Australian magazine Traveller has listed Vietnam among the eight “best places to go in Asia for a holiday.”
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Regent Phu Quoc launches new offer
Regent Phu Quoc reveals “Escape Life’s Gravity” this August and September, introducing a curated retreat at the pearl island of Phu Quoc with a number of exclusive privileges that will complement the experience.
French vlogger aspires to promote Vietnamese cuisine
Will Courageux is flying the flag for Viêt Nam, helping to spread the word about the country to a global audience. The French vlogger goes by the name Will in Vietnam, and his videos feature local culture and cuisine.
CNN reporter loves Vietnamese fish sauce
Chris Dwyer, a reporter for CNN, says he has loved Vietnamese fish sauce made in Phu Quoc (South Vietnam), though it was not easy to taste at the beginning.
Thanh Ha pottery making – a National Intangible Cultural Heritage
The ceremony to receive recognition of Thanh Ha pottery making (in Thanh Ha ward, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province) as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage took place on August 7.
Free-of-charge foreign language course to be offered to tour guides
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism planned to offer language courses in Korean, Japanese, and Spanish – all free of charge – to tour guides.
Ninh Binh among 12 “coolest movie filming locations” in Asia: US magazine
The northern province of Ninh Binh where Hollywood blockbuster ‘Kong: Skull Island’ was filmed in 2016 was named one of the 12 “coolest movie filming locations” in Asia, according to US magazine Travel + Leisure.
Temple of Literature with calligraphy attracts international visitors to Ha Noi
(TITC) – On the weekends, the Temple of Literature – Quoc Tu Giam welcomes many visitors. The calligraphy area attracts many international visitors.
“ASEAN Cultural Colours” exhibition to take place in Hanoi next week
An exhibition themed “ASEAN Cultural Coulours” will be held at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi from August 8 – 12 to mark the 55th anniversary of ASEAN.
Phu Yen sets two national records for food
Two Vietnamese records have been set in the central province of Phu Yen – the largest number of dishes created from lobster and the largest number of dishes made from tuna.