It's no secret that Hoi An has some of the country's richest history and most fascinating attractions— but the number of visitors to local attractions has been lagging far behind tourism officials’ expectations.

VietNamNet Bridge - Economists agree that Vietnam needs to take action to grab opportunities from a new wave of investment from the US. 

Visa exemptions for visitors from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and Spain who intend to stay in Vietnam no more than 15 days, will be extended from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.

Hon Son island in Kien Giang is a new destination for summer retreat with a pristine natural beauty featured by blue beaches, white sand and imposing mountains.

 The historic milestones of the UNESCO-listed ancient town of Hoi An, and Quang Nam province in general, are being told through an exhibition featuring relevant printing woodblocks and imperial decrees.

 The Quang Binh Cave Festival 2017 will take place on June 16-25 along with a string of fascinating activities, a press conference was informed in Quang Binh on June 6.

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 There are 18 hospitals qualified for organ transplantation in Vietnam at present, 25 years since the first successful kidney transplant in the country.

Mexican pianist Gustavo Romero and South Korean pianist Eun Young Joo will present The Pianist of Passion concert at the HCM City Conservatory of Music on Friday.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two exhibitions by six young artists from HCM City will open at the Factory Contemporary Art Centre from June 9 to July 23.

 Despite a decline in the mineral sector, production in Vietnam is gaining momentum, thanks to improved business sentiment in response to the government’s favourable policies.

 7‑Eleven, Inc, the globe’s largest convenience retailer with some 56,400 stores worldwide, has announced its first store in Vietnam will open this June in Ho Chi Minh City.

 The Vietnam-Japan business co-operation in the agricultural sector is flourishing.

 The fifth plenary meeting of the 12th Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee in May issued an important resolution that acknowledges the greater contribution of the private economy to the country’s socio-economic growth.

 MobiFone’s newfound cooperation with international technology companies is enhancing its influence in the Vietnamese market and may also benefit the company’s upcoming initial public offering (IPO).

 The real estate markets of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City saw a recent breakthrough when work on several large-scale projects was resumed after long years of delay.

Franchising has become a popular business model around the world. Due to global integration, it has now reached Vietnam. But franchising is still a novel idea to most Vietnamese businessmen.

Wood and timber products, rice, coffee, cashew nuts and vegetables and fruits, each with a value of more than US$1 billion, are top export products in the first five months of this year.

 Swedish Fashion Giant Hennes & Mauritz announced June 7 that it will make its retail debut in Vietnam with the opening of a store in the southern metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City later this month.

The Central Highlands of Vietnam is not only renowned for its culture of gongs and epics that the inhabitants tell by the fireside, but also for its wooden statues that are rustic and simple.

The Hai Van Pass lies on the border of Thua Thien-Hue province and Da Nang city in central Vietnam. It is 21 kilometres in length and around 496 metres above sea level.

Saigon Water World, an outdoor music festival featuring dozens of famous international and local musicians, will be held at Sala Urban Area in District 2 on June 24 and 25.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam will defend their No 1 position in the upcoming World Shuttle-cock Championship, which will be held in Hong Kong from July 20.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Police have apprehended several people across the country for illegal possession and transportation of drugs over the past few days.

 VietNamNet Bridge – No 4 seed Ly Hoang Nam booked a berth in the second round of the Singapore F3 Men’s Futures after beating India’s Taha Kapadia 6-1, 6-2 yesterday.