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Binh Thuan welcomes 4 million tourist arrivals in first nine months

Binh Thuan welcomes 4 million tourist arrivals in first nine months

The number included approximately half a million foreigners, mostly Russian and Chinese, up 13 percent year on year, according to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The province earned about 9.5 trillion VND (404.5 million USD) in revenue from tourism, up 20 percent.

Viet Nam upholds heritages for sustainable tourism development

Viet Nam upholds heritages for sustainable tourism development

Viet Nam is home to 24 tangible and intangible cultural heritages, and natural heritages recognised by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), including eight natural heritage sites, 12 intangible cultural heritages and four documentary heritages.

Viet Nam a great place for good food, cheap beer

Viet Nam a great place for good food, cheap beer

The Traveller, an Australian travel news magazine, asked 19 travel experts to draw up a list of “Best places to travel in 2019.”

Mu Cang Chai terraced field festival to open on Sept 26

Mu Cang Chai terraced field festival to open on Sept 26

The Muong Lo Tourism-Culture Week and the Mu Cang Chai Terraced Field Festival will take place in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai on September 21-25.

HI-TEK INC., attends the VIETNAM - U.S Business Forum 2018 in Los Angeles, California, USA

HI-TEK INC., attends the VIETNAM - U.S Business Forum 2018 in Los Angeles, California, USA

The Vietnam – U.S. Business Forum 2018 is designed to give Southern California enterprises the opportunity to network with and learn from Vietnamese officials who are responsible for the development of Vietnam's economy, and to meet directly with potential Vietnamese business partners.This will be one of the highest profile delegations of MOIT to Los Angeles so far. The delegation will be staying in LA from September 23 to 25, then leaving for Seattle, Washington DC and New York City.

The VIETNAM - U.S Business Forum 2018

The VIETNAM - U.S Business Forum 2018

The Vietnam – U.S. Business Forum 2018 is designed to give Southern California enterprises the opportunity to network with and learn from Vietnamese officials who are responsible for the development of Vietnam's economy, and to meet directly with potential Vietnamese business partners. The Forum theme will focus on Vietnam and U.S. business environment and the opportunities to enhance the two-way trade and investment relation between the two countries, especially between Vietnam and Sourthern California.

Viet Nam promotes tourism in US

Viet Nam promotes tourism in US

“A soulful Viet Nam” – a Vietnamese tourism promotion event - was held in Washington D.C., the US, the Southeast Asian country’s fifth largest tourism market, on September 19.

Hon Xuong - Another island in Viet Nam comes out of the shadows

Hon Xuong - Another island in Viet Nam comes out of the shadows

The Hon Xuong Island offers the same beauty as Maldives without the 5-star expense.

October adds luster to Viet Nam’s destinations

October adds luster to Viet Nam’s destinations

Viet Nam is the only country in Southeast Asia to make it to the U.K.-based travel magazine’s list of 20 best destinations in the world to visit in October.

International visitors to Viet Nam in August and 8 months of 2018

International visitors to Viet Nam in August and 8 months of 2018

International visitors to Viet Nam in August estimated 1,323,546 arrivals, increase 11.3% over last month and up 7.7% over the same period last year. Total international arrivals in 8 months reached 10,403,893 arrivals, increase 22.8% over the same period last year.

Blockchain application for tourism development in Viet Nam

Blockchain application for tourism development in Viet Nam

HCM City, on September 8, 2018, Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) organized seminar on “Blockchain for tourism development in Viet Nam” in Ho Chi Minh City.

Viet Nam takes Bali’s place as top Aussie travel choice

Viet Nam takes Bali’s place as top Aussie travel choice

Viet Nam has become the favorite travel destination for Australians, pushing Indonesia’s Bali off that perch, says booking site Webjet.

Viet Nam listed among 10 fastest-growing foreign tourist destinations

Viet Nam listed among 10 fastest-growing foreign tourist destinations

Viet Nam ranks third among the 10 fastest-growing foreign tourist destinations in 2017 and 2016, according to Tourism Highlights Report 2018 recently released by United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

Viet Nam continues visa exemptions for five European countries

Viet Nam continues visa exemptions for five European countries

Viet Nam will renew visa exemptions for a three-year period for the citizens of five Western European countries, including the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy.

TADA: New ride-hailing app, driven by blockchain, launches in Singapore

TADA: New ride-hailing app, driven by blockchain, launches in Singapore

Singapore, MVL’s ride-hailing app promises zero commission fee for drivers and other incentives, such as a cryptocurrency-based rewards programme.