• Central province to invest $31mil in tourism

    12/02/2009 05:00

    LookAtVietnam – The central province of Thua Thien- Hue city will invest some VND500 billion (US$31.46 million) to boost the development of tourism this year, says the chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, Nguyen Ngoc Thien. The central province...

  • Discount train fares for unemployed laborers

    12/02/2009 05:00

    The Vietnam Railways Corporation has announced its first-for-ever policy to discount for unemployed workers. According to the new train fare policy, approved by the corporation’s General Director on February 12, as of February 24, unemployed...

  • Wild flowers perfume the air

    12/02/2009 05:00

    LookAtVietnam – Nestled in a valley surrounded by the mountains of Lang Bian Plateau, Da Lat is compared to a young girl being embraced by the strong open arms of a stalwart man. And in his arms, the girl nurtures hundreds of kinds of flowers. Romance is in...

  • Escaping the hustle and bustle on Valentine’s Day

    11/02/2009 05:00

    LookAtVietnam – The celebration of Valentine’s Day is said to have begun in the 14th century with varying opinions as to its origin. These days, it is essentially regarded as a festival that celebrates love between individuals and not just lovers. A...

  • Con Son – Kiep Bac Spring Festival opens

    11/02/2009 05:00

    The People’s Committee of Hai Duong on February 10 opened the Con Son – Kiep Bac Spring Festival at the Con Son – Kiep Bac historical relic. The festival was prepared with the great care and solemnly held with such activities as the incenses...

  • Upland province tourism going downhill

    11/02/2009 05:00

    Lam Dong Province is seeing income from tourism dwindle following a steady deterioration in the quality of services. Mai Anh Dao blossom in Da Lat on Tet holidays. VietNamNet Bridge - Lam Dong Province is seeing income from tourism dwindle...

  • Phu Quoc tops tourism poll in 2009

    11/02/2009 05:00

    Phu Quoc Island has beaten Ha Long Bay, the most popular destination in 2007, to top the 2008 – 2009 tourism list, according to an SGGP survey of 1,000 people in HCM City. VietNamNet Bridge - Phu Quoc Island has beaten Ha Long Bay, the most popular...

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