Hai Phong comes alive for ‘Flamboyant’ tourism fest The most popular flower in the northern port city of Hai Phong – the flamboyant flower, “flame flower” or royal poinciana – was the main theme of a festival held in the…
French culture and cuisine week to open in Vietnam The French culture and cuisine week put on by the French Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City will open at Vatel Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City from April 8th…
Four Hanoian specialities proposed for Asian record The Vietnam Record Organization has made profiles on four special foods of Hanoi, pho, bun cha, bun thang and cha ca La Vong, to challenge for the Asian record.Among 57 Asian countries and…
Forum promotes Vietnam-China trade Nearly 200 representatives from Vietnamese and Chinese businesses attended a trade promotion forum in the Chinese city of Tianjin on November 25.Jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in China and Tianjin authorities, the event was part…
Foreign diplomatic officers visit Bat Trang pottery village Hanoi City Union of Friendship Association has held a field trip to Bat Trang traditional pottery village for ambassadors and their wives as well as diplomatic officers in Hanoi who are learning…
Food festival presents Korean specialties in Hanoi Typical Korean specialities served as the kick off the Korea Food Festival in Hanoi on June 25. During the three-day event, Vietnamese connoisseurs will have chance to sample several popular Korean foods such…
Finnair extends network to Vietnam The Finland-flagged airline, Finnair on May 3 announced its network expansion to Vietnam by opening representative offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.In Vietnam , Finnair is represented by its General Sales Agent –…
Festival promotes family values A festival will open in the capital city of Hanoi on June 26 to celebrate Vietnam Family Day (June 28).The highlight of the three-day festival will be an exhibition featuring a wide range of documents, photos,…
Festival fetes traditional opera A national festival celebrating cheo (traditional opera) opened on Nov. 26 night in the northern province of Thai Binh, where is considered to be the birthplace of the art form. Thirteen theatres and art troupes across…
Exchange promotes VN culture in Canada A musical and cultural exchange took place at Vietnam House in Canada on May 2, with the participation of many Canadian friends and Vietnamese people in the country.Jointly held by the Vietnamese Embassy in…