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Central province to investigate forged document

The People’s Committee of the central province of Quang Nam is investigating a forged document circulating on social media that purported to show the provincial chairman’s signature on a form approving hotel, resort ...

Hoi An city named top family destination

The central city of Hoi An has been ranked fifth among the top 10 family destinations by the international magazine Better Homes and Gardens.

Hoi An a top family destination

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central city of Hoi An has been ranked fifth among the top 10 family destinations by the international magazine Better Homes and Gardens.

Too good to be true

In an unbelievable but true story, a 28-year-old man residing in central Quang Nam’s Hoi An managed to steal 430 taels of gold – worth over VND10 billion – from a jewellery shop over the past six years without being noticed.

Hoi An opens old temple complex to the public

 VietNamNet Bridge – The administration in the central central city of Hoi An has opened a temple complex first built in 1626 to the public for visits in early December.

Ancient city to revive gentle manners in tourism

The ancient city of Hoi An has launched a campaign to raise awareness of good-natured behaviour and hospitality among the community, promoting a friendly tourism environment to make the city the most popular destination

Hoi An set to become a bicycle city

 VietNamNet Bridge – The ancient city has developed a master plan to boost the mass use of bicycles among community members and tourists, as part of efforts to make Hoi An a capital of eco-friendly tourism in Vietnam.

Wastewater treatment station pumps into action in Hoi An

The ancient city of Hoi An has opened a wastewater treatment station to collect and clean 2,000cu.m of wastewater before pumping into the Hoai River whilst stopping pollution around its famous Japanese Bridge.

Hotels fear they may lose guests to Airbnb

VietNamNet Bridge - Several years ago, hoteliers in Vietnam did not think Airbnb could be a threat to them. But that is no longer the case. 

Ancient city eyes on safe and ‘green’ traffic

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hoi An plans to curb noise from motorbike and car horns and to encourage modes of transport without engines to create a peaceful environment for tourists visiting the city.

Exploring enchanting Hoi An as night falls

Ancient cultural activities and performances have been revived thanks to the Hoi An’s “legendary night in the old quarter of the early 20th century” programme, a unique tourist attraction which started in 1998.

Heritage, relic sites need better management

Experts are always concerned about how to best manage the preservation and development of heritage and relic sites. Recently, Luong Xa Temple in Lien Bat Commune, Hanoi, has been renovated with concrete. 

Hoi An river dyke takes its cue from nature

 VietNamNet Bridge – Floods are a growing problem across the country. Inspired by the diversity of forests, a natural dyke project near Hoi An shows one solution. 

Cu Lao Cham, the reality of the conservation park

Cu Lao Cham is only 20 minutes by speedboat from Hoi An. The island has been sitting on my must-see list for a long time. Not only was it a dream destination in children’s adventure books, it was also known as a paradise of crystal clear water,

Vietnam commits to take action to control plastic waste in the sea

VietNamNet Bridge - Plastic waste accounts for 50-80 percent of ocean waste, and more than 80 percent of plastics waste originates from the mainland, while the rest is discharged directly in the sea.

Hoi An, Vietnam’s new food capital

 Hoi An has recently been recognized as Vietnam’s new food capital by the World Association of Chef Societies. The ancient town, already best known for peaceful streets and mossy houses, is now a culinary destination of Vietnam.

Balancing conservation, economic development in Hoi An

VietNamNet Bridge - Rapid tourism development has put pressure on local infrastructure and environment in the UNESCO-protected town of Hoi An.

Hoi An debuts VN’s largest outdoor visual arts show

 VietNamNet Bridge – The show Hoi An Memories, the largest outdoor visual arts performance ever in Vietnam, debuted yesterday at Hoi An Impression Theme Park in the central province of Quang Nam.

Da Nang, Hoi An prepare for New Year

 VietNamNet Bridge – Visitors to the central coastal city of Da Nang this New Year will find themselves immersed in a celebratory atmosphere, as the city is planning many festive activities.

Huge sum of money to save Cua Dai Beach is just ‘drop in the ocean’

The landslides at Cua Dai seaside in Hoi An City in Quang Nam province are getting more serious. The state has poured hundreds of billions of dong to fight erosion, but the efforts have been futile.