With its rich heritage of wood carving and lacquer craftsmanship, Sơn Đồng Commune has strong potential to become a distinctive cultural destination in Hà Nội, particularly following its inclusion in the global network of "Creative Craft Cities" recently.
From a living museum in Bát Tràng to contemporary designs and night-time tourism, Hà Nội is seeking to turn centuries-old craftsmanship into an economic asset while ensuring artisans share in the benefits.
Hà Nội will host the first Global Festival for the Preservation and Development of Craft Villages as an attempt to preserve, honour and promote traditional cultural craft values of the world.
Vũ Thế Bình, chairman of the Việt Nam Tourism Association, shared his views with Việt Nam News on how businesses are preparing to meet the growth goals of 8.3-8.5 per cent.
Đồng Tháp Province is positioning tourism as a pillar of its economy, adopting sustainable development approaches and cultural branding to attract visitors and boost revenues.
The event showcases the significant achievements in the economy, in society and of national security, of both Việt Nam and Hải Phòng during the era of innovation and international integration.
Despite challenges from Typhoon Yagi, the northern province of Quảng Ninh, home to UNESCO-recognised natural heritage Hạ Long Bay, welcomed 19 million tourists, including 3.8 million foreigners, in 2024, with cruise travellers making a significant contribution.
Every year on November 18, the Sultanate of Oman celebrates the
anniversary of the blessed Renaissance Day, led by His Majesty, Sultan
Qaboos bin Said, Allah bless him, and during the prosperous era of His
Majesty, Oman has achieved many accomplishments in all...
In the span of just over 20 years, both the Republic of Korea (RoK) and
Viet Nam have emerged as important partners in all aspects – political,
economic, socio-cultural – of bilateral relations.
The 194th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Peru is the
right time to highlight the relationship between Peru and Viet Nam and
to look forward to deeper and wider ties. July 28 commemorates the day
that Peru gained its independence....
Thousands of residents from across the Mekong Delta gathered in Soc Trang City on Wednesday and Thursday to watch the annual ngo boat race held on Maspero Canal.
A book on the late General Vo Nguyen Giap''s great vision on business
and economic development will be published next month by the People''s
Police Publishing House.
Economic hardship seems to be a thing of the past as people are
loosening their purse strings to buy expensive ornamental flowers and
fruit trees for the coming Tet holidays.
