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 The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) officially came into being on December 31, opening up opportunities for more intensive cooperation in various areas among member countries.

Taking a stroll amidst a sea of dazzling and glittering colourful lanterns, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity, never fails to capture the magic and energy of the fabulous New Year holiday season in Hoi An.

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VietNamNet Bridge - U Minh Thuong forest in the southern province of Kien Giang is classified as a rare, specific type of forest in the world. It has been recognized as a heritage park in Southeast Asia.

 International visitors to Viet Nam witnessed a modest year-on-year decrease of 0.2 per cent to 7.94 million in 2015, the latest report from the General Statistics Office (GSO) reveals.

Vietnam has emerged as one of the attractive destinations for Russian holiday-makers. 

 Vietnam Airlines’ 160 millionth passenger – a Republic of Korea citizen – landed at Noi Bai airport on December 27.

 The Hue Monuments Conservation Centre in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue announced the 2016 Golden Tourism Week promotional programmes on December 26.

 It was around 11 am on December 4 and a German visitor was sitting on a bench by Hanoi’s West Lake holding a small plastic bag containing some bananas.

 The growth rate of Viet Nam's tourism sector was higher than its targets the last five years in terms of volume of tourists, revenue and facilities.

 A tourist cruise burst into fire yesterday on its route running around famous Ha Long Bay. All 25 people on board were safely evacuated.

 Local airlines have extended cooperation with travel firms to offer promotional tours next year given a strong increase in guests this year.

  An exhibition zone displaying more than 1,000 ancient Da Lat City souvenirs was inaugurated by Lam Dong Province's Culture Centre in Ly Tu Trong Street cultural centre on December 22.

 The Vingroup officially opened the wildlife conservation park Vinpearl Safari in Phu Quoc island in the southern province of Kien Giang on December 24.

Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat International Airport and airlines have begun to implement decongestion measures to cope with the expected rush during Lunar New Year in early February.

 Hostels with dormitory rooms have been gaining in popularity in Da Lat and Hanoi over recent times, with a lot of newcomers joining the market.

 Located at Trai Mat, eight kilometres from the centre of Dalat, Linh Phuoc Pagoda is famous, thanks to its structure, which is intricately adorned with millions of pieces of broken bottles and ceramics.

 Every year, towards the beginning of December, many fields in Hanoi and surrounding region come alive with a brilliant carpet of yellow, orange and gold.

 A ten-minute boat ride from the ancient town of Hoi An via Thanh Ha pottery village’s dock, or over 20 minutes through Cam Kim ferry passing Kim Bong carpentry village, will take you to a little peaceful village trimmed with the green of bamboo.