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Co.opXtra Su Van Hanh listed among ‘must-visit’ stores in Asia

 Co.opXtra Su Van Hanh in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 10 has been named in the list of 17 stores you must not fail to visit this year, according to IGD Asia, Asia’s leading retail research organisation.

Free entrance to Hue imperial relic site during 2019 Tet festival

 Thua Thien-Hue strives to welcome about 4.5 – 4.7 million tourists in 2019, an 8% increase from 2018. Tourism revenues are projected to increase 10% to reach VND4.5 – 4.7 trillion (US$193 – 202 million).

Saigon Railway adds 10 ‘five-star’ carriages for Tet holiday

 The Sai Gon Railway Transport Joint Stock Company recently received additional 10 ‘five-star’ carriages on trains connecting HCM City and Hanoi in order to serve passengers during the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.

Khanh Hoa to put on diverse range of activities for visitors during Tet

 A wide range of cultural and art activities will be held in the coastal city of Nha Trang to welcome in the Lunar New Year, according to Khanh Hoa province’s Department of Culture and Sports.

Hanoi to promote its image on CNN

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi will continue to co-operate with US television network CNN to promote the city as a new destination for sporting events, including the upcoming Formula 1 Race.

Tourism market busy ahead of Tet holiday

 This year’s long Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays have made for a busy tourism market, with higher sales in tours both inside the country and abroad.

Vietnam – favourite destination for RoK’s middle-aged tourists

 Vietnam has become an attractive destination for middle-aged tourists from the Republic of Korea (RoK), according to analysis by HanaTour - the largest travel company in the RoK.

Sacred Con Dao island

 It is scary to know that, for over 100 years, about 20,000 Vietnamese people were imprisoned and perished in the Con Dao prison.

Hanoi, HCM City plan to ban motorcycles from central areas

 Authorities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are speeding up plans to limit motorbikes entering inner-city areas and eventually phase motorbikes out in downtown areas to ease traffic jams.

Uniqueness of apricot blossom street wows visitors in HCM City

 Thousands of apricot branches and trees have been planted along Pham Ngoc Thach Street in Ho Chi Minh City ahead of the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival, attracting many visitors.

Vietnam one of the most beautiful countries in the world: UK magazine

 Readers of travel guide publisher Rough Guides have chosen Vietnam as one of 20 most beautiful countries to visit.

Unstable weather affects lily growers in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Unusual weather has been blamed for the early flowering of lilies in Tay Tuu Village, the biggest flower farm in Hanoi, in the run up to Tet (Lunar New Year).

A trip to wildland area

The Central Highlands province of Gia Lai is an ideal destination for travelers who want to discover the gong heritage and untouched natural beautiful landscapes.

Tours to UAE in high demand as Vietnam enters Asian Cup 2019 quarterfinals

  Tours to the United Arab Emirates have been flying off the shelves after the national men’s football team earned a place at the AFC Asian Cup 2019 quarterfinals, scheduled to take place in Dubai on January 24.

Football fans storm city streets to celebrate historic Asian Cup victory

 Vietnamese football fans are being offered the chance to travel to the AFC Asian Cup 2019 with prices ranging between VND28 million and VND30 million.

CNN continues promoting Hanoi’s images during 2019-2023

 US Cable News Network (CNN) will continue to introduce Hanoi’s beauty to international audiences as part of the city’s tourism promotion campaign in the 2019-2023 period, the municipal Department of Tourism announced on January 18.

National Tourism Year 2018 - Ha Long - Quang Ninh concludes

 The National Tourism Year 2018 - Ha Long - Quang Ninh wrapped up with a ceremony which coincided with a gala cerebrating the success of the ASEAN Tourism Forum on January 18 night. 

Hanoi should move towards self-sufficiency in food

 VietNamNet Bridge – Architect Hoang Thuc Hao talks to Tiền Phong (Vanguard) newspaper on how to apply high-tech agriculture in high rises in Hanoi.

Entrance fees proposed for Ly Son Island

 Authorities of the central province of Quang Ngai have proposed a charge for visitors to Ly Son Island.

Spring in Moc Chau plateau

 Spring has arrived in Moc Chau in the northern province of Son La.