Vietnam Airlines, the national flag carrier, has announced it will officially open two new air routes in December.  From December 2 the airline will begin offering four direct Airbus A321 flights between HCM City and Jakarta per week - on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

The sacred land of Yen Tu in northeastern Quang Ninh province has been selected by the Vietnam Records Organisation as one of the 10 most attractive spiritual destinations in Vietnam.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has assigned the Vietnam Institute for Culture and Arts to make a dossier on Oc Eo-Ba The relic and submit to UNESCO to seek recognition as the world cultural heritage site. The 450ha Oc Eo relic is located in the area of Sap – Ba The Mountain, Thoai Son district, the Mekong Delta province of An Giang.

Vietnam Airlines announced direct flights between two central cities, Da Nang and Vinh, from October 28. There will be one flight each on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday using the ATR72