Vietnam broadens tourism horizons
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MoCST) has recently approved a tourism marketing strategy, which lays out blueprint for growth in the nation’s tourism sector over the coming years...
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Foreign arrivals hit 6 million in 9 months
Viet Nam has invited more than 6 million remote entries in the course of recent months, a year-on-year increment of 10%, as indicated by the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT). It has...
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Hanoi tourism jumps 14.6% in eight months
In the eight months leading up to September the Hanoi Tourism Association successfully organized a record number of visits to Australia, Russia and Western Europe with the aim of promoting both...
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Visa exemptions for travellers from France, German recommeded
The move aims to offset the decline in the number of Chinese tourists to Vietnam in recent times due to the recent territorial dispute in the East Sea. Minister of Transport Dinh La Thang has...
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Thua Thien-Hue unveils measures to revamp tourism
The Thua Thien-Hue provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has outlined a raft of tax cuts and other stimulus measures as part of efforts to shore up tourism, which include ramping up...
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Ministry proposes visa exemption for visitors from five nations
Minister of Transport Dinh La Thang has recommended the Prime Minister consider visa exemptions for travellers from France, Germany, the UK, Australia and India. The move aims to offset the decline...
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What you need to bring when travel to Vietnam
A great trip depends on many factors. Perfect destinations with special things and good quality of service will make your trip become amazing. But if you want your trip to become perfect, carefully...
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A media campaign dubbed “Exciting Vietnam”, attended by numerous representatives from the diplomatic corps, international organisations and press agencies, was kicked-off at a press...
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Urgent Vietnam Visa – Working Off Hours or Weekend
Normally, visa is the first compulsory document that you have to handle before departure (both visa at the embassy and visa on arrival). However, since due to some urgent reasons (see below), some...
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International tourists to Viet Nam in July recorded positive growth
According to the General Statistics Office, international visitors to Viet Nam in July estimated 564,736 arrivals (up 4.6% over last month) which added to the total number of 4,852,621 in the first 7...
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Number of foreign arrivals bounces back
The number of foreign tourists to Viet Nam reached 564,700 in July, an increase of 4.6% against last month, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO). In the January-July period, the country...
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Walking programme offers chance to discover Hanoi history through street sound
The 2014 Hanoi Sound Walk programme is scheduled to begin in early October, promising to provide attendees with a chance to discover the typical sounds of the capital in the past. Under the...
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Foreign media invited to promote Viet Nam tourism
Representatives of dozens of foreign media agencies in Viet Nam will attend a press conference in Hanoi and start a trans-Viet Nam journey to explore the country’s tourism potential. Correspondents...
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Viet Nam officially adopts VAT refund policy
Ministry of Finance has issued Circular No.72/2014/TT-BTC on value-added tax (VAT) refund for purchases made in Viet Nam by foreigners, overseas Vietnamese when leaving the country. Accordingly, from...
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TripAdvisor names 95 attractions in Hanoi
TripAdvisor, the US’s premier travel website, has rated the best 95 attractions in Hanoi in 2014 based on the reviews from people who have visited the capital city of Vietnam. The Hanoi Catru Club...
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Viet Nam’s land, people introduced in Western Australia
A photo exhibition on the land and people of Viet Nam opened in Perth city, the State of Western Australia, on June 30. The photos on show were taken by Michael Vander Zanden, Director of the Classic...
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Foreign arrivals increase by 21% in six months
Vietnam has received nearly 4.3 million foreign travelers during the first six months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 21.11%, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) announced...
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EU-funded project promotes central region’s tourism
Nearly 100 delegates from the three localities participated in a seminar on tourism management in Danang city, on June 18, as part of an EU-funded project on tourism development and social...
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Hoang Sa, Truong Sa exhibition opens in Thai Binh
An exhibition of historical evidence proving Viet Nam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos opened in the northern province of Thai Binh on June 17. On display...
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Almost 11 million tourists visit Mekong River Delta
The Mekong River Delta greeted almost 11 million tourists since the beginning of this year, a year-on-year rise of close to 90%, earning total tourism turnover of more than VND2.56 trillion, up 27%...
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