Mid-Autumn Festival has existed for a long time and has always been a major celebration eagerly anticipated by both children and adults. In the early 20th century in Hanoi, as soon as the 8th lunar month began, parents would take their children to Hàng Gai and Hàng Mã streets to admire and buy toys.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (MoCST) has recently announced that three renowned dishes, namely Pho Nam Dinh (Phở Nam Định), Pho Hanoi (Phở Hà Nội), and Quang Noodle (Mì Quảng), have been recognized as national intangible cultural heritage. These dishes have historical, intellectual, and community connection values. The Ministry emphasized that these cultural heritages represent the local identity, showcase cultural diversity and human creativity, and have the potential for restoration and long-term sustainability.

Beef Pho has been listed among the top 10 best meat-based broth dishes globally, as suggested by the culinary website Taste Atlas. The list, introduced by Taste Atlas, known as the "atlas of world cuisine" , is based on votes from 5,232 culinary experts and diners worldwide. The purpose of this list is to promote delicious dishes from various destinations worldwide, sparking the curiosity of diners and pride in traditional dishes among locals.

As of the first seven months of 2024, Vietnam has welcomed nearly 10 million international visitors, indicating a 51% increase compared to the same period in 2023 and a 1.9% increase compared to the same period in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnam is quickly becoming a popular destination for international tourists. After three years of economic recovery, the number of international visitors to Vietnam almost doubled in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Additionally, the average spending of international tourists increased by 13%.

According to the amended Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam, effective from August 15, 2023, Vietnam has introduced several new policies and regulations regarding tourist visas and entry-exit procedures for foreign tourists. Key updates include extending the validity of tourist visas (DL) and E-Visas to 3 months, and increasing the visa-free period for tourism purposes to 45 days for certain countries.

Michelin has honored 42 restaurants in Vietnam, marking an important milestone for Vietnamese cuisine on the world culinary map. These restaurants are recognized not only for the quality of the food, but also for the service and dining ambiance.

(TITC) – On 8 May 2024, Vietnam’s dossier of Bas-reliefs on the Nine Bronze Urns in Hue Imperial Palace was inscribed in the UNESCO’s Memory of the World.

The luxury Essence Grand Halong Bay Cruise 2 is set to commence trial operations in Bai Tu Long Bay in May. This is part of Quang Ninh Province’s plan to introduce 62 new tourism products this year.