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Vietjet launches three-day ticket promotion

Vietjet launched a three-day promotion on October 10 with 700,000 promotional tickets priced from only 0 VND available at www.vietjetair.com.

Two more speedboats to ply Vung Tau-Con Dao sea route

The People’s Committee of Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province on October 9 approved a project to build two additional speedboats to connect Vung Tau and Con Dao Island, the local media reported.

Muong Lo Tourism-Culture Week to resume on October 12-14

The Muong Lo Tourism-Culture Week and the Mu Cang Chai Terraced Field Festival will take place in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai on October 12-14, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Duong Van Tien has said.

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Exploring enchanting Hoi An as night falls

Ancient cultural activities and performances have been revived thanks to the Hoi An’s “legendary night in the old quarter of the early 20th century” programme, a unique tourist attraction which started in 1998.

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Second Lang Biang pink grass festival scheduled...

The Central Highlands province of Lam Dong has agreed to allow the Lac Duong district to host the Second Lang Biang Pink Grass Festival 2018, which is scheduled to begin in late November.

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Discover pristine beauty in Ninh Thuan

About 350 km away from HCM City, Vinh Hy Bay in the southern central province of Ninh Thuan a paradise awaits you. Here, are untouched beaches with crystal blue water, white sands and beautiful coral reef.

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Hoang Su Phi beauty shines through rice season

Visiting Hoang Su Phi during this time of year will leave visitors to be overwhelmed by the fairytale-esque yellow terraced fields.

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Ba Hon Dam islands: A pristine experience

Located off Kien Luong District in the southern province of Kien Giang, Ba Lua Archipelago is a pristine landscape, which has been called the ‘Ha Long Bay of the South’.

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Thanh An Island, a hidden beauty

Not a tourist destination famous for beautiful landscapes, Thanh An Island in Can Gio District, 70km from the centre of HCM City, is nevertheless attracting more and more local and foreign visitors thanks to its peacefulness and wildness. There are neither high rises nor cars, and just few motorbikes roll down the lanes in the seashore village.

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Embassies & Consulates

Vietnam ranks 84th among world’s most powerful passports

According to latest statistics of Henley Passport Index 2018 released on May 23, Vietnam ranks 84th among the most powerful passports in the world with 51 visa-free destinations.

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Food and Drink

Com, a purely pastoral gift of the autumn

As autumn approaches Hanoi with mild sunshine and gentle breezes, it is time to make the first batch of com, one of Hanoi culinary specialities made from young sticky rice flakes.

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Culture

Dykes Keep Vietnam abreast of History's Tide

Control of the rivers has been crucial to the Vietnamese people’s hard-won ability to survive and thrive in a sometimes unforgiving land. The construction of dykes along rivers is without a doubt one of the most important steps in the emergence of the Vietnamese people.

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Vietnam Customs and Habits

A very popular belief among Vietnamese is the custom of the ancestor cult. In every household, an ancestor altar is installed in the most solemn location.

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