Vietnam would be the 5th most popular destination in Asia for American travelers if they were to choose a place for sightseeing during the first half of next year, a recent survey found.
The People’s Committee of Ba Ria-Vung Tau province in collaboration with the Foreign Ministry, organised a press briefing in Hanoi on Thursday to introduce the 2006 Sea Festival.
A new shopping festival was launched in Ho Chi Minh City from Dec.13-17, under the co-organisation of the Club of High-Quality Products, the city's Investment and Trade Promotion Centre and the Sai Gon Tiep Thi magazine.