The average hotel room rate in Vietnam remains 10% to 15% higher than the rates in some regional countries despite efforts to reduce prices to lure travelers recently, the national tourism authority says in a report.
Vietnam will be one of the key tourism destinations to be listed in Japan’s tourism promotion programme in the near future, according to the Japanese Association of Travel Agents (JATA).
a new trend that is emerging allows visitors to learn how to make these dishes themselves. It is a fun way to spend valuable time in the town, interact with residents and go further into culinary exploration than just eating at various restaurants and trying out new dishes.....
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung agreed to issue an operating licence for the Kien Giang province-based company to launch their carrier Mekong Air. Vietjet Air and Indochina Airlines have already been given permission by the Government to offer domestic services in December 2007 and May 2008, respectively....
Speaking at the opening ceremony, the President of the Vietnam-Czech Friendship Association, Nguyen Minh Hong, said that the association officially launched the website www.hoivietsec.org.vn to mark the 90th anniversary of Czech National Day (October 28, 2008) and to welcome the 4th congress of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations....
After wandering around Dong Xuan and Hanoi markets, I took a walk to the ancient town and reached Hang Duong. I was really impressed with the cyclos (xich lo) leisurely carrying travelers through the bustling streets. The red colored cyclos are striking in the crowds as they busily take care of their customers.....
Source: VNA/ND 
