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As a world cultural heritage site, Hoi An ancient town in the central province of Quang Nam is seeking to promote tourism in a sustainable manner for the benefit of the community.

Vietnam's swimmers pocketed three berths to take part in the forthcoming Youth Olympics to be held in China.

The Republic of Korea (RoK) has pledged a non-refundable aid package for the central province of Thua Thien-Hue to aid a planning scheme to improve the poetic Huong River, following the success of a similar project for Hue imperial city.

The Southeast Asian (SEA) Games Federation Council has finalised the coming SEA Games' programme with 36 sports, six more than what were announced months earlier.

Vietnamese taekwondo athlete Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy has earned a ticket to compete in the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympics Games in China after winning a silver medal in the girls' 44kg category at a qualifying tournament in Chinese Taipei.

Singapore National Olympic Council Secretary-General Chris Chan has said the local organising committee and SEA Games Federation council members have agreed to cap the number of sports to be contested next year at 36.

The West Lake, which is dubbed as the lung of Hanoi, will be turned into an attractive cultural and spiritual tourist site.

The real estate crisis has eliminated weak investors, increased competitiveness and brought more choice for clients.

2014 looks to be a busy year in Vietnamese sport, as the country’s athletes prepare to take part in many important competitions, both at home and abroad, the Nhan Dan (People) Online reported.

The Republic of Korea has pledged a non-refundable official development assistance (ODA) aid package for the central province of Thua Thien-Hue to detail a planning scheme on the poetic Huong River, during a signing ceremony in Hue imperial city on February 28.

Vietnamese athletes will compete in 20 events at the 17th Asian Games (Asiad) to be held in Incheon, the Republic of Korea, in September, sport officials confirmed on January 8.

For almost two years, residents in Hue have complained about the night market set up on the city's foot street that runs along the poetic Huong (Perfume) River which dissects the ancient imperial city centre.

Vietnamese star swimmers Nguyen Thi Anh Vien and Hoang Quy Phuoc set a new record for Vietnamese swimming at the Southeast Asian Games both earning gold medals to help Vietnam clock five gold medals at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games for the first time .

Vietnamese swimmers bagged two more gold medals in the December 16 competition day of the ongoing 17 th SEA Games in Myanmar, setting a new record for the country’s swimming when winning five gold medals at the regional biggest sports event.

The Thai Binh provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism held the 23rd traditional culture and sports festival celebrating the centenary of the provincial establishment on October 14.

Since the eco-tourism area of the Chay river and Toi cave in central Quang Binh province was put into operation in 2011 with a new tourist activity of kayaking on the Chay River and discovering the mysterious beauty of Toi cave, it promises to be a haven for tourists.

A requiem in tribute to soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the nation was held in the northern province of Hai Duong on September 22 as part of the Con Son – Kiep Bac Autumn Festival.

Holidaymakers to the central province of Thua Thien–Hue can now engage in community-based tours besides the must-have visits to royal relic sites in the ancient imperial city of Hue.