The programme attracts the participation of about 400 Vietnamese and international attendees, including over 270 foreigners from embassies and international organisations in Hanoi.

The friendship cycling journey attracts the participation of about 400 Vietnamese and international attendees, including over 270 foreigners from embassies and international organisations in Hanoi.

It contributes to promoting Hanoi’s images as a peaceful and green city, while encouraging and supporting the use of bicycles as not only a normal means of transportation but also a beautiful behaviour which helps save energy and protect the environment.

Speaking at the event, President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Unions (VUFO) Nguyen Phuong Nga affirmed that in recent years, the municipal authorities and people have always tried to build the city in accordance with the criteria of equality in the community, urban development, environmental protection, and promotion of cultural development.

President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Unions (VUFO) Nguyen Phuong Nga speaks at the programme.

The programme aims to raise public awareness of the importance of protecting the environment, and encourage the use of bicycles to contribute to minimising air pollution, she said.

Palestinian Ambassador to Vietnam Saadi Salama applauded the VUFO for its initiative to organise the event, saying that it contributes to raising people's awareness of environmental protection.

At the programme, organisers handed over bicycles as gifts to excellent students with difficulties circumstances in the city.

Golf tournament to highlight Hà Nội’s culture

The 4th Hanoi Golf Clubs Tournament - Fastee Cup will take place on October 9-10 at the Sky Lake Resort & Golf Club, in Chuong My, in the western outskirts of the capital.

Vibrant atmosphere return to local tourism sites

Hotels and other lodging facilities near the special national heritage Mu Cang Chai Terraced Field in the northern province of Yen Bai has been packed with holiday-makers those days as the Covid-19 pandemic has been brought under control.

Seven South-eastern localities join hands to stimulate regional tourism

A tourism stimulus programme in the Southeast region was launched on October 2 in Vung Tau City, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province, to promote the region as a safe and attractive destination for visitors.

Vietnam Travel Atlas republished to update visitors on tourism information

The Vietnam Travel Atlas has recently been republished to provide visitors with updated information on tourism in the country.

Vietnam responds to World Tourism Day

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has sent an official dispatch to the departments of culture, sports and tourism along with other tourism departments across the country to respond to World Tourism Day (September 27) under the theme “Tourism and Rural Development”.

Source: NDO/VNA