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Hanoi increases tuition fees at public schools

The Hanoi People’s Council on Thursday approved a resolution to raise tuition fees at public schools for the 2018-19 academic year.

Trang Tien ice cream, a Hanoian specialty

Arriving in Hanoi in the hot summer, a lot of Hanoians will recommend you go straight to Trang Tien street to get an ice cream. The popular ice cream has become a specialty the city after more than 60 years of sales.

Green spaces around Hanoi for some cool summer shade

In extremely hot weather, green spaces with a dense canopy of trees have become a paradise for Hanoians to take a rest and cool off in the shade.

Tam Hai - small, beautiful island commune of Quang Nam

Tam Hai island commune in the central province of Quang Nam still keeps its beautiful and intact beauty.

Traffic congestion causes import-export tax revenue to drop

 The tax revenue from import-export activities of HCMC in the first half of the year dipped by 4.8% year-on-year to US$2.2 billion, which is partially attributed to the severe traffic congestion at seaports.

Is this the best sandwich in the world?

 When it comes to a sandwich, which is best? Are you a BLT kind of guy? Or perhaps cheese and tomato is more your thing? 

Hoi An listed as world’s 16 most relaxing places

 Hoi An City in the central province of Quang Nam has been listed by CNN as one of the 16 most relaxing places in the world.

High-quality train to serve Hanoi-Da Nang route

 The Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) has launched 30 new high-quality carriages on the Thong Nhat (North-South) route and plans to officially put them into operation on the Hanoi-Da Nang route starting July 9.

Beautiful firmiana simplex flowers in Cham Island

Cham Island in Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, is an ideal check-in point for travelers looking for a scenic view, with the stunning beauty of firmiana simplex in bloom and the vast expanse of crystal blue sea stretching to the horizon.

Tam Dao – cool paradise for a summer retreat

About 80km from Hanoi, Tam Dao is known as the ‘Da Lat in the north’ thanks to its year-round cool climate with average temperatures of 18 degrees Celsius and stunning natural scenery.

Community tourism tours begin in Ca Mau

Ca Mau Province is organizing a familiarization trip, titled, “Study on Ca Mau’s tourism destinations,” to introduce local tourism spots to tourists.

ASEAN Tourism Forum to be held in Ha Long next year

 ASEAN nations have agreed with Viet Nam’s proposals on the contents and topic of the annual ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF 2019). 

Cool off with a scenic weekend getaway near Hanoi

Sapa town, Moc Chau Highlands and Tam Dao are just some of the amazing destinations near Hanoi where travelers can escape the summer heat on a refreshing break in a cool climate with stunning natural scenery.

Thua Thien Hue’s craft villages develop tourism

 Craft villages in Thua Thien Hue provide the locals an income while promoting the area’s culture and tourism.

Foreign travellers spend more for longer stays HCM City: Survey

 HCM City authorities are making efforts to ensure foreign visitors extend their stay in the city, and they seem to be paying off.

Vietnam Airlines announces flight price hike

 Vietnam Airlines will continue raising flight prices following Vietjet Air and Jetstar Pacific, doubling overall ticket prices after taxes and increased fees.

Inbound tourism still heavily reliant on China, South Korea

 The local tourism industry witnessed a 27.2% upsurge of international arrivals during the first half of 2018, though it was noted that the inbound tourism segment remains heavily reliant upon the two source markets of China and South Korea.

Discover Phu Yen's sedge mat craft village

Phu Tan craft village in Tuy An district in the South Central Coastal province of Phu Yen has been famous as the home of artisan weavers of sedge mats for hundreds of years.

Vietnam Airlines adjusts flight schedule due to typhoon Prapiroon

 National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will adjust flights from/to Busan of the Republic of Korea and Fukuoka of Japan on July 3 due to typhoon Prapiroon which is raging in the Korean Peninsula.

Tam Duong market embraces local mountain culture

 Tam Duong market in in Lai Chau city is a typical mountain market. It’s not just a trading place but also a meeting venue of the Dao, Mong, Thai, Giay, and Lu ethnic minority people.