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Action month for children 2018 kicks off

 The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs launched the 2018 action month for children, themed “For children’s safe and healthy living”, in the northern province of Phu Tho on May 27.

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Vietnam ranks 84th among world’s most powerful passports

According to latest statistics of Henley Passport Index 2018 released on May 23, Vietnam ranks 84th among the most powerful passports in the world with 51 visa-free destinations. 

Quang Nam alleges hotel shortage

 Tourist numbers in the central province of Quang Nam, where the popular old UNESCO Heritage town of Hoi An is located, have been on the rise, however, the locality still apparently lacks enough hotels.

Villages on the sea

Villages on the seaLocated between the two big estuaries of the Red River and the Tra Ly River, Tien Hai district in northern Thai Binh province, with sand dunes along the beach, is ideal for clam farming.

Four Seasons of Flavour food space launched in Danang

With a capacity of more than 5,000 people, Four Seasons of Flavour (Huong Sac Bon Mua) at Sun World Danang Wonders is currently the largest food space in central Danang City.

Beautiful sunset on Hanoi's West Lake

 West Lake has become the most ideal place in the capital city to see sunset as Hanoi is experiencing a scorching heat wave.

Lai Chau terraced field in rainy season

In late May and early June, the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau enters the rainy season. When rains cool mountains down, local ethnics begin new crops.

HCM City medical tourism guide released

 The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism and Department of Health on May 23 released a bilingual Medical Tourism Guide with basic information about travel and healthcare in the city.

Travellers urged to explore Vietnam’s most beautiful beaches

 The New York-based travel site Thrillist has included Cat Co 2 beach on Cat Ba island, northern Hai Phong city, and Thom beach on Phu Quoc island, southern Kien Giang province, on its list of the best seaside getaways in Vietnam.

Hanoians hop for Singapore frog porridge

 VietNamNet Bridge – Like pho for the Vietnamese, frog porridge is a point of pride among Singaporeans. Tourists are advised that a trip to Singapore without a bowl of frog porridge is a failure. 

Salted round eggplant: A side dish that pushes main dishes aside

 Any gourmet worth his salt knows that side-dishes are crucial additions to most meals, and some of them are so tasty that they are as important, if not more so, than the main dish.

Vietnam’s northwest region: A wild and charming retreat for travel lovers

 Vietnam’s northwest region has long been an attractive destination for travel lovers as they are welcomed by rolling hills, dense forests, and magnificent waterfalls. Anyone who sets foot in the land is awed by its wild and charming beauty.

Hotel and housekeeping managers to join Industry 4.0

 Mobile apps, smartphones and robots will change the way hotels and resorts operate, with the aim of bringing tourists convenient experiences and managing housekeeping effectively.

New gateway to explore Hanoi launched

 Tourists to the capital city of Hanoi, especially Hoan Kiem district, can now easily search for information and images about tourism spots through a newly launched information gateway called Hoankiem360 and an app of the same name. 

Hanoi to host 16th meeting of Council for Promoting Tourism in Asia

 Hanoi will host the 16th annual meeting of the Council for Promoting Tourism in Asia (CPTA) between September 5 and 10.

Stunning view of Ha Giang’s natural landscapes in summer

Endowed with breathtaking and untouched natural landscapes, the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang is one of the most alluring destinations in Vietnam.

Hanoi launches interactive tourism website

 Hanoi’s downtown district of Hoan Kiem on May 20 launched its tourism website at different addresses of http://hoankiem360.vn , http://hoankiem360.com , http://hoankiem360.com.vn and http://hoankiem.net.vn.

Hanoi’s smart city project sparks doubts

Four investors from Vietnam and Japan have asked for Hanoi authorities’ permission to develop a smart city capitalized at $4 billion.

Travex travel fair 2019 to take place in Quang Ninh

 The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has called for local travel agents’ registration for the 2019 ASEAN Tourism Forum Travel Exchange (Travex), which will be held in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh on January 16-18, 2019.