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The 2013 festival is different from previous festivals as it is combined with the first Vietnam-ASEAN UNESCO Heritage Festival, Da Lat City’s 120th anniversary and the Da Lat-Central Highland National Tourism Year in 2014.

Two houses located at 5 and 16 Nguyen Thai Hoc street, Hoi An City received more than 2.8 billion VND (US$133,000) from Central government and Quang Nam province for the restoration, repairs and preservation of two ruined ancient houses.

Singapore-based SilkAir has added four direct flights per week between Da Nang and Singapore, effective as of November 1. The new flights between Da Nang and Singapore, with stopovers in Siem Reap, run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, upping frequency to one flight daily in each direction. 

Vietnam has simplified its visa regime for Azerbaijani citizens. Azerbaijani citizens will be able to obtain an entry visa at the airport in Vietnam, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An and Ha Long in Vietnam are listed in the Top 25 Destinations in Asia and receive the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice: Asia Destination Awards in 2013.

Ben Thanh market, in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, has been selected by the USA Today as one of the best food markets around the world, which offers a peek into the cultural and culinary lives of the people in the southern hub.