Friday, 11/10/2024

Culture - Sports - Tourism

Bach Dang walking street to reopen from Oct 12

Bach Dang walking street in Hai Duong city is expected to reopen this weekend with many interesting activities.

Vietnam welcomes over 12.7 million foreign tourists in nine months

Vietnam welcome nearly 1.3 million international visitors in September, according to the latest report from the General Statistics Office (GSO).

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Experiences recommended by Lonely Planet for first-time visit to Ha Long

Lonely Planet, a travel guide considered the "bible" of the global travel community, has recently published an article introducing unmissable experiences for visitors to Ha Long Bay for the first time.
Top leader attends opening ceremony of Vietnamese Cultural Day in Mongolia

The Vietnamese Cultural Day aims to promote mutual understanding as well as sound friendship and cooperation between the two peoples and contributing to developing the bilateral ties in the coming time.
Hai Phong ready to welcome tourists back after Typhoon Yagi

Local authorities and businesses of Cat Ba island and Do Son district, two popular tourist destinations in the northern city of Hai Phong, have joined hands in overcoming Typhoon Yagi's impacts to resume tourism activities.
Vietnamese war film “Dao, Pho va Piano” to compete at Oscars

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has selected the film “Dao, Pho va Piano” (Peach Blossom, Pho and Piano) as its official nomination to compete in the best international feature film category at the 97th Academy Awards (Oscars).
Two Vietnamese climbers rescued on the Matterhorn

Air Zermatt, a Swiss helicopter service provider, announced on its homepage on September 24 that its rescue team had successfully rescued two Vietnamese climbers stranded on the Matterhorn.
Vietnamese folk songs take stage at Berlin concert hall

The performances of the Vietnamese traditional orchestra with the choir and chamber symphony received resounding applause from an audience of nearly 2,500.
Vietnam win golds, placed second in Asian karate championships

Vietnam pocketed three gold medals from the Asian Karate Federation Senior Championships which ended on September 22 in Hangzhou, China.
Vietnamese contestant wins third prize in Leeds Int’l Piano Competition

Luong Khanh Nhi is the first Vietnamese contestant to reach the finals of this competition and was awarded the bronze medal.
Tourism sector in northern region speeds up post-typhoon recovery

In an effort to overcome the damage caused by Typhoon Yagi, many northern localities have organised activities to welcome tourists back.
2024 Do Son buffalo fighting festival held

A total of 16 buffaloes from six wards joined the competitions at the traditional festival.
My Khe, Non Nuoc beaches among world's 50 best: Telegraph

British newspaper The Daily Telegraph has named My Khe and Non Nuoc in the central city of Da Nang in a list of 50 best beaches on the planet. The two beaches are described "best for atmosphere", according to the newspaper.
2024 Culture, Tourism, and Trade Promotion Week begins

The 2024 Culture, Tourism, and Trade Promotion Week is taking place in Chi Linh city, Hai Duong province from September 18 – 22.
Con Son - Kiep Bac Autumn Festival 2024 kicks off

The Con Son - Kiep Bac Autumn Festival 2024 is taking place with a series of ritual and festive activities at Con Son - Kiep Bac special national relic site in Chi Linh city, Hai Duong province.
Vietnam wins first-ever medal at Women's World three-cushion Championship

Nguyen Hoang Yen Nhi became the first Vietnamese player to win a medal at the Women's World Three-cushion Championship, which concluded in France on September 12.
Vietnamese photographer wins ASEAN SX Photo Contest

Through his outstanding work “Suc song thien nhien giua long pho bien” (Natural vitality in the heart of the coastal city), Ho Trung Lam brought home the highest prize of the competition.