Ha Long Bay, Sapa named in world's top five trending destinations
17/05/2024 18:34VGP - TripAdvisor has named Ha Long Bay and Sa Pa in Viet Nam among the top five trending destinations.
CNN appraises Viet Nam’s new luxury train route
VGP - An increasing number of luxury travelers are looking to experience the new luxury train route in Viet Nam that offers stunning coastal views and afternoon tea, highlighted the U.S.-based multinational news channel CNN.
Thai people in Nghe An province preserve their gong culture for future
Culture 21/04/2024 11:36VGP — The Thai ethnic community in Nghe An Province has made great efforts to preserve and promote their gong culture which is at the risk of extinction under the influence of modern.
Trang An Landscape Complex promoted on Google Arts & Culture
Culture 19/04/2024 16:33VGP - Google Arts & Culture started debuting an online exhibition of the Trang An Landscape Complex in Viet Nam’s northern Ninh Binh province.
CNN names Vietnamese dumpling among world’s tastiest
Culture 18/04/2024 20:54VGP - Banh bot loc (Vietnamese tapioca dumpling), a specialty originating from the former imperial capital of Hue, has been selected as one of the world’s 35 tastiest dumplings by CNN.
Ninh Binh named among world’s Top 10 less-visited wonders
Culture 13/04/2024 09:38VGP - Ninh Binh ranks 4th in Top 10 less-visited wonders of the world, according to the United Kingdom's Daily Mail.
HCMC plans to set off fireworks on April 30
Culture 12/04/2024 16:26VGP - Ho Chi Minh City will launch firework displays in 16 avenues, including ten across Sai Gon River, to mark the 49th anniversary of National Reunification Day on April 30.
Traditional costumes restored to maintain ethnic people's cultural identities
Culture 08/04/2024 21:53VGP — Traditional costumes of three groups of ethnic minority people have been successful restored after more than one year of great determination.
Viet Nam's coastal attractions capture attention of Korean tourists: Agoda
Culture 06/04/2024 18:54VGP - Tourists from South Korea are falling for Viet Nam’s beaches with stark soft sand and crystal azure water, according to the online travel platform Agoda.
Viet Nam seeks UNESCO title for more intangible cultural heritages
Culture 02/04/2024 16:10VGP - Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has agreed with a proposal to submit dossiers on Mo Muong and the art of Cheo to UNESCO for the inclusion of these intangible cultural heritage elements into world lists.
Hoi An listed among world’s top 10 safest solo travel destinations
Culture 28/03/2024 15:58VGP - Hoi An Ancient Town in the central province of Quang Nam tops the list of the safest solo travel destinations in the world, according to Smoky Mountains.
Son Doong named among world’s 10 most beautiful caves
Culture 21/03/2024 15:49VGP - Son Doong Cave in the central province of Quang Binh was ranked 6th among the 10 most beautiful caves in the world, according to the British travel magazine Time Out.
VN, U.S. sign MoU on cultural cooperation
Culture 14/03/2024 15:13VGP - Representatives of the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the U.S. Department of State signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cultural cooperation and public affairs in Washington DC on March 13 (local time).
Vietnamese baguette named world's best sandwich
Culture 13/03/2024 21:43VGP - Banh mi (pronounced 'bun mee'), a popular Vietnamese variety of sandwiches, ranked first among Top 100 sandwiches in the world, according to TasteAtlas.
Viet Nam among 10 best graduation trips to take in 2024: Lonely Planet
Culture 09/03/2024 14:45VGP - Viet Nam, the only representative of Asia, ranked fifth in a list of the 10 best graduation trips to take in 2024 by Lonely Planet.
Two Vietnamese beaches among Asia’s most beautiful beaches
Culture 22/02/2024 15:52VGP - An Bang beach in the central province of Quang Nam and My Khe beach in the central city of Da Nang have been named among the top 10 best beaches in Asia, as voted on by readers of renowned travel website TripAdvisor.
Keng Loong and Xen Muong Festival are National Intangible Cultural Heritage
Culture 20/02/2024 16:01VGP - Keng Loong is an indispensable spiritual dish of Thai ethnic people in Mai Chau highland district, especially during festivals such as the New Rice Celebration, Xen Ban, Xen Muong, and Cha Chieng Ceremonies.
Hoi An among world’s top Honeymoon Destinations of 2024
Culture 19/02/2024 21:18VGP - The ancient city of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam ranks second in the world’s top 25 Honeymoon Destinations of 2024 on Tripadvisor 2023 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Awards.
Two more Vietnamese cities named UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities
Culture 16/02/2024 14:42VGP - Ho Chi Minh City and Son La City have recently been recognized as new members of the UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC), bringing the total number of Vietnamese localities in the system to five.
Four Vietnamese chicken dishes among Asia’s best
Culture 15/02/2024 15:27VGP - Four Vietnamese dishes have made the list of "67 Best Chicken Dishes in Asia" compiled by cuisine magazine TasteAtlas.
