VOV.VN - The fourth iteration of Techcombank-sponsored Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon kicked off on April 09, drawing the participation of approximately 13,000 athletes from 44 cities and provinces nationwide.

A culinary contest in Da Lat city in the Central Highlands’ Lam Dong province on April 8 set a record by making 100 dishes using vegetables and flowers grown in the city.

VOV.VN - Young men and women from across the country have been encouraged to participate in the fourth iteration of Vietnam Fitness Model 2021, a national contest which will showcase local fitness enthusiasts.

VOV.VN - More than 100 events are set to be held throughout the year during the National Tourism Year 2021 of Ninh Binh as a contribution to the recovery of the national tourism industry amid the negative impact caused by COVID-19 pandemic, heard a press conference held on April 6.

VOV.VN -Vietnam is preparing a report for the Government to detail the possibility of implementing vaccine passports, a certificate which identifies individuals who have been inoculated against COVID-19), for the purpose of opening up the local travel sector.

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism aims to promote the application of digital technology at 100 tourism sites in the city to enhance the experience of tourists as well as locals.

Vietnam’s stunning seas and islands will be brought closer to both domestic and foreign visitors with the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) posting the “Travel to love - Seas beckon” video on YouTube on April 6 as part of its “Discover Vietnam” programme, the administration announced on April 2.

Vietnamese lensman Tran Tuan Viet won the Readers’ Choice Award in this year’s Smithsonian photo contest with a shot from a colorful hot air balloon festival in Hanoi.

A kaleidoscope of cultures, rituals, and cuisine of ethnic minority groups around the country will be highlighted throughout April at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Son Tay town on the outskirts of Hanoi.

Being stuck in Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam due to the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of foreign tourists have received assistance from the local government and tourism community to overcome difficulties.