Vietnam was named among one of the most peaceful nations in the world at a Global Symposium of Peaceful Nations held in Washington, DC, from November 1-3.

The Ministry of Finance has forecasted that the total amount of money sent by overseas Vietnamese to back home would reach US$6.8 billion by year’s end, US$0.4 billion less than last year.

Early this year, the figure was first projected to drop by 15-20 percent to US$5.8-6 billion. 

VGP - The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on September 30 recognized Quan họ (folk songs and their performances in the northern provinces of Bắc Ninh and Bắc Giang) as one of 76 new additions to the representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity. 

 (VNA) A ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of Hanoi’s recognition as City for Peace by UNESCO was held on October 27. 

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Hoi An town, and several hotels and resorts in the country have won a number of Best Asian Travel Brands 2009 after a recent travel poll by the Hong Kong-based Smart Travel Asia online magazine. 

VNA 20/07/2009 - The Hanoi People’s Committee has requested that steps be taken for the local Giong Festival to be considered for UNESCO’s recognition as intangible cultural heritage of the world.

Nhan Dan – Nui Coc Lake, the man-made reservoir, located in Dai Tu district, Thai Nguyen province is well-known for its spectacular and legendary beauty.

 VGP - A five-day festival, under the motto "Đà Lạt - a City of Thousand Flowers," will take place in Đà Lạt City of Lâm Đồng Central Highlands Province on December 18-22.