Vietnam to host 13th ASEAN School Games in August 2023
Vietnam is scheduled to host the 13th ASEAN School Games in August 2023, according to a decision signed by Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam on December 28.
Sixth Hanoi International Film Festival opens
The sixth Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF VI) opened on November 8 evening, featuring 125 films from 56 nations and territories, including 45 of Vietnam.
VN to have digital map of relics, attractive destinations: Ministry
The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism affirmed that Vietnam will have a digital map of relics, scenic spots, and attractive destinations at a seminar ‘Digital transformation of the culture, sports and tourism sector' in the form of face-to-face and online.
VN attends world conference on cultural policies, sustainable development
A delegation of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism led by Minister Nguyen Van Hung joined more than 2,500 delegates from 161 countries and territories at the UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development (MONDIACULT) 2022 held in Mexico from September 28-30.
Cambodia Culture Week in Vietnam to open next week
Cambodia Culture Week in Vietnam 2022 will take place from September 27 to October 2 in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh.
Tourism Minister proposes extending for implementation of preferential policies
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung suggested extending the implementation of support policies until 2023 to contribute to helping tourism businesses overcome difficulties caused by the pandemic as travel businesses are still facing difficulties.
Vietnam announces more national intangible cultural heritages
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued a decision to add 10 additional national intangible cultural heritage elements.
Tour guides using fake cards and distort history to receive tough punishment
Mr. Pham Cao Thai, Chief Inspector of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism warned tour guides providing wrong information to tourists, distorting history, using fake cards will receive tough punishment in accordance with the law.
Lam Dong expects numerous tourists from HCMC on upcoming holidays
The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Lam Dong in collaboration with Vietravel Tourism Company, Nexus Media Company yesterday held a press conference to announce Lam Dong Tourism Golden Week and Dalat Music Run 2022, which is expected to take place in late April and attract numerous domestic and foreign tourists.
Binh Dinh ready to become 6th destination to welcome int’l visitors
The central province of Binh Dinh is going to become the sixth destination for international tourists before January 2022, together with Kien Giang, Khanh Hoa, Quang Nam, Da Nang and Quang Ninh.
Phan Thiet stops receiving tourists, Da Lat’s cases beat daily record
Administrations in the South-Central Province of Binh Thuan’s coastal Phan Thiet City which ranks level 4 alert (Very high level of Covid-19) decided to stop receiving tourists while they have imposed strict administrative measures in an effort to help curb the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).
Exhibition to highlight Vietnam’s cultural heritage
The “Vietnam cultural heritage space” exhibition will be held in both in-person and virtual formats by the Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts from November 22, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Vietnam Pavilion impresses international visitors at Expo 2020 Dubai
The Vietnam Pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai complex impressed international visitors with 800 non la (conical hats) hanging at the front of their display and miniatures of 18 pieces created by renowned Vietnamese contemporary artists.
Gov’t agrees on criteria for use of vaccine passports in Vietnam: Spokeswoman
Leaders of the Vietnamese Government have agreed on a set of criteria for the recognition and use of other countries' vaccine passports in Vietnam as proposed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, its Spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang said at a regular press conference via videoconference on October 7.
Vietnam plans to receive 40,000 international visitors with vaccine passports
Vietnam planned to receive international tourists with vaccine passports in the Mekong Delta Province of Kien Giang’s Phu Quoc Island by air, via charter flights or commercial flights from October 2021.
Crowds of pilgrims to Tam Chuc Pagoda worry pandemic fighters
Spokesperson of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Duc Trung yesterday voiced his concern over such a huge quantity of pilgrims flocking to Tam Chuc Pagoda Complex last weekend. Even though the pandemic is quite settled down in Vietnam, this still poses a potential danger.
PM approves proposal on national tourism conference
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a proposal on organising a national conference on tourism submitted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the People’s Committee of central Quang Nam province.
Ministry requests to cancel festivals if Covid-19 re-occurs
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism requested to cancel festivals if the locality where the event takes place to have Covid-19 outbreaks.
10 remarkable culture, sports and tourism events in 2019 announced
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism yesterday announced a list of ten outstanding culture, sports and tourism events in 2019.
Ministry develops database on Vietnamese land, people
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has unveiled a database on Vietnamese land and people, which is set to serve research and studies.