Experts work to have Con Moong Cave recognized by UNESCO

Experts work to have Con Moong Cave recognized by UNESCO

Experts and scientists have looked into seeking UNESCO world heritage site recognition for Con Moong Cave in Thanh Hoa province, central Vietnam.

Travel - Fri, April 12, 2024 | 10:09 am

Bac Ninh launches club to preserve UNESCO recognized ca tru ceremonial singing

Bac Ninh launches club to preserve UNESCO recognized ca tru ceremonial singing

The cultural authority in the northern province of Bac Ninh has launched a club to preserve and promote ca tru (ceremonial singing) recognized by UNESCO in 2009 as an intangible cultural heritage in urgent need of safeguarding.

Travel - Wed, December 27, 2023 | 4:39 pm

Son Doong cave adventure tour fully booked for 2024

Son Doong cave adventure tour fully booked for 2024

Expedition adventure tours to Son Doong Cave, the world’s largest natural cave, are fully booked for 2024, said Oxalis, the only firm licensed to operate the tours.

Travel - Tue, December 26, 2023 | 2:29 pm

Controversial Ha Long Bay buffer zone project suspended for environmental violations

Controversial Ha Long Bay buffer zone project suspended for environmental violations

Inspectors have ordered an immediate stop to construction of a controversial urban area project covering 3.88 hectares in a buffer zone for Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO heritage site.

Real Estate - Mon, November 6, 2023 | 9:14 pm

UNESCO heritage site Ha Long Bay featured in Hollywood movie

UNESCO heritage site Ha Long Bay featured in Hollywood movie

Limestone karst mountains in world heritage site Ha Long Bay has appeared in a trailer for the upcoming Hollywood blockbuster ‘The Creator,’ affirming the prestige of Vietnam’s tourism on global map.

Travel - Mon, September 25, 2023 | 8:43 am

Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba Archipelago recognized as first inter-provincial world heritage site

Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba Archipelago recognized as first inter-provincial world heritage site

The UNESCO has added Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba Archipelago in northern Vietnam to the World Heritage List, making it the first inter-provincial UNESCO-listed world heritage site in Vietnam.

Travel - Mon, September 18, 2023 | 8:46 am

Embark on memorable family, cultural getaway at New World Hoiana Beach Resort in central Vietnam

Embark on memorable family, cultural getaway at New World Hoiana Beach Resort in central Vietnam

New World Hoiana Beach Resort is nestled within the prestigious Hoiana Resort & Golf - Vietnam's foremost luxurious integrated resort, positioned along the immaculate coastline adjacent to Hoi An ancient town, a UNESCO world heritage site.

Travel - Sat, August 12, 2023 | 10:23 am

Hong Kong’s Cheng family to manage central Vietnam casino complex

Hong Kong’s Cheng family to manage central Vietnam casino complex

Hong Kong’s powerful Cheng family has taken over management of Vietnam’s first integrated resort Hoiana in the central province of Quang Nam, according to a Bloomberg report.

Companies - Mon, July 24, 2023 | 1:44 pm

Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, Phong Nha-Ke Bang among most favorite UNESCO world heritage wonders in Southeast Asia

Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, Phong Nha-Ke Bang among most favorite UNESCO world heritage wonders in Southeast Asia

Vietnam's Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, and Phong Nha-Ke Bang have been named on a list of the 16 most favourite UNESCO world heritage wonders in Southeast Asia by leading UK-based travel magazine Wanderlust.

Travel - Sun, July 9, 2023 | 10:52 am

Pop star Charlie Puth adds Vietnam to world tour

Pop star Charlie Puth adds Vietnam to world tour

The beach town of Nha Trang, home to one of the world’s most beautiful bays, has been added to famous American singer Charlie Puth’s current world tour this month.

Travel - Wed, July 5, 2023 | 6:29 pm

Quang Binh to test 'Discovering Hung Thoong' adventure tour

Quang Binh to test 'Discovering Hung Thoong' adventure tour

Quang Binh authorities have allowed the pilot exploitation of tourism product "Discovering Hung Thoong" in the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO heritage site, in 12 months.

Travel - Sun, December 11, 2022 | 9:44 am

Nobu enters Vietnam hospitality market via Phoenix Holdings partnership

Nobu enters Vietnam hospitality market via Phoenix Holdings partnership

The first Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences in Vietnam is set to open in Danang city on the central coast in 2024, Nobu Hospitality LLC said.

Real Estate - Wed, August 24, 2022 | 3:54 pm

UNESCO experts re-verify Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark title

UNESCO experts re-verify Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark title

A group of UNESCO experts and chairman of the European Global Geopark Network had a meeting with leaders of Cao Bang province Wednesday to re-verify the Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark title.

Travel - Wed, August 17, 2022 | 9:00 pm

Ninh Binh among coolest Asian film locations to visit

Ninh Binh among coolest Asian film locations to visit

Ninh Binh province, home to the UNESCO world cultural and natural heritage site Trang An Landscape Complex, is one of 12 coolest Asian film locations to visit, according to Travel + Leisure.

Travel - Sun, July 31, 2022 | 4:00 pm