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Fire ravages electric tourist cars in Hoi An, 21 vehicles destroyed

In the early hours of July 26, a significant fire engulfed a parking lot in Hoi An, burning 21 electric tourist vehicles to the ground. This incident marks the second electric vehicle fire in the city within a short span of three months.

Japanese dolls, Ukiyo-e Arts to promote annual Hoi An-Japan cultural exchange

Exhibitions of Japanese dolls and Ukiyo-e Arts will introduce the opening ceremony of the annual 20th Hoi An-Japan Cultural Exchange in the ancient town on July 26-August 4.

Café owner denies allowing singer Duc Tuan's rooftop photo shoot in Hoi An

The manager of a café in Hoi An has asserted that they did not permit customers to climb onto the roof for photo sessions, as singer Duc Tuan did.

Famous singer criticized for taking photos on ancient roof in Hoi An

On July 11, the People's Committee of Hoi An City (Quang Nam province) announced that it is investigating images of singer Duc Tuan standing on the roof of a historic building in the ancient town of Hoi An, which have caused public outrage.

Hoi An ancient town promotes ‘zero waste’ drive

The ancient town of Hoi An has been trialling the first ever daily combined waste collection and treatment fee for households - a crucial step on the way to it being recognised as an eco-city.

Solutions for restoring and protecting Cua Dai Beach, Hoi An coastline

A series of solutions from pumping sand in to nourish the beach and building embankments have been implemented that are expected to completely revive this beautiful coast.

Lighting the skies of Hoi An Memories Park with a stunning new drone light show

The drone show, Light to Sky Festival, will launch three months of special performances and events in the Hoi An Memories Land, tracing the most beautiful images of the ancient town into the skies.

Happy Shop offers opportunities to women with disabilities

Over the past two years, thanks to the skilled hands of women with disabilities at Happy Shop, tons of garment waste in Hoi An have been used to make handicraft products.

First low-carbon tourism certificate granted in Hoi An

The Field Restaurant situated in the ancient city of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam has been awarded the Gold Platinum Low-Carbon Tourism Standard certification.

Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer takes holiday in Hoi An

Famous Swiss tennis player Roger Federer and his family are currently on a long holiday in Hoi An City of central Quang Nam province.

Bamboo craftsmen bend with market to survive

Local artisans are working to develop ecotourism and sustainable crafts in Hội An Ancient Town.

Hoi An Memories 2024 returns with numerous colourful street events

An array of parades and cultural shows are expected to take place from March 16 to 18 in Hoi An Ancient Town, central Vietnam, as part of Hoi An Memories, a show that introduces Vietnamese culture to the world.

American billionaire Bill Gates visits Da Nang and Hoi An

American billionaire Bill Gates and his partner Paula Hurd are visiting the central city of Da Nang and Hoi An Ancient Town on holiday after attending a pre-wedding party of Asia's richest billionaire Mukesh Ambani's son in India.

Restoration plan proposed for Hoi An ancient town

Quang Nam province has proposed an overall restoration plan for Hoi An ancient town and relics requiring an estimate fund of VNĐ1.67 trillion (US$66.8 million) in 2030-35 to continue the preservation of the world heritage site.

Two more crafts recognised as national intangible heritage

The honor helps promote the community-based tourism and crafts in communes of Tan Hiep in Cham Islands, off the coast of Hoi An, and Cam Thanh in the suburban area.

Hotel owners in Hoi An sell hotels to pay debts

The owner of a well-known hotel chain in the ancient town of Hoi An has decided to sell four out of seven hotels to pay debts. Other hoteliers say they have sold hotels at a loss of up to 40 percent.

Many hotels in Hoi An offered for sale

Lots of hotels in the central province of Quang Nam’s Hoi An City have been offered for sale amid on-going business difficulties.

Hoi An orders collection of shipwreck’s carbon isotope samples

The collection of carbon isotope samples has been ordered to determine the age of a sunken wooden ship recently discovered near the coast of Cam An ward in the central province of Quang Nam’s Hoi An city.

Year-end cultural programmes to be staged in Da Nang, Hoi An

A series of art shows and cultural programmes will be organised in the central city of Đà Nẵng and Hội An ancient town as celebrations of Christmas Day and New Year among local residents, expats and visitors.

Hoi An to light up for New Year celebrations

Hoi An Ancient City, a World Heritage site in central Vietnam, is scheduled to host an array of activities from December 30 to January 1, including artistic performances and a countdown party, in order to ring in the New Year 2024.