Revenue from retail sales of goods and services totalled about VND515.8 trillion (US$21.87 billion) in December and over VND1.54 quadrillion (US$65.3 billion) in the fourth quarter of 2022, a year on year rise of 17.1%, reported the General Statistics Office (GSO).

VOV.VN - Hue Monuments Conservation Center hosted a ceremony on December 20 in order to launch the e-ticket system and XR virtual reality experience service which will serve to improve the overall quality of tourism services.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese workers will enjoy four days off work during this year’s National Day celebrations which start on September 1, a period of time which is anticipated to create a golden chance for the local tourism sector to attract holidaymakers.

VOV.VN - More than 80 representatives of various travel firms and partners in the Republic of Korea (RoK) gathered at a seminar titled “Rediscover Vietnam” on June 9 as part of efforts to promote Vietnamese aviation and tourism services in the RoK.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will play host to the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in May, the major international event that presents a golden opportunity for the domestic tourism sector to attract foreign visitors after two years of closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

VOV.VN - A senior government official affirms Vietnam will reopen its borders to international tourism in a safe and effective manner and without discrimination.

VOV.VN - The decision by Western allies to remove Russia from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) system will not only affect Russian payments, but also many other countries globally, including Vietnam, according to experts.

VOV.VN - Despite tourism services being heavily impacted by COVID-19, many international tourism organisations and press agencies have still listed Hanoi among the group of the most attractive cities globally.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in the United States hosted a ceremony on December 20 to launch a video clip on the Art of Vietnamese Cuisine.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s domestic tourism market is anticipated to bounce back in 2022 following a long COVID-19 hiatus thanks to joint efforts to build a safe corridor between management agencies, tourism associations, and businesses.