Vietnam Online this week Jul 30 – Aug 5

Vietnam Weather

Hanoi

This weekend the sky of Hanoi will have mixed clouds and sun with scattered thunderstorms. The temperature is expected to fluctuate dramatically from 32^oC to 34^oC and chance of precipitation is 60%. Treat yourself to a fantastic Friday night with the special event “She bangs the drums” that showcases the best female bands of Hanoi. Another great choice is the amazing classical concert as part of the Toyota Concert Tour 2012 at the Hanoi Opera House, featuring Vietnamese violin talent Bui Cong Duy.

Hanoi weather forecast Jul 30 - Aug 5 (Source: Google)

Ho Chi Minh City

This weekend Ho Chi Minh City will experience mostly clouds in the morning with scattered thunderstorms developing later in the day. The temperature has slowly cooled of recently, with the heat index just hovering around 32^oC to 34^oC. Don’t forget the screenings of “Copenhagen Dreams” on Sunday, a beautiful documentary in poetic mode. Another worthy event is the well-received installation art exhibition by Colombian by Luz Angela Lizarazat Sàn Art and lacquer exhibition entitled “Echo” at Cactus Contemporary Art.  

HCMC weather forecast Jul 30 - Aug 5 (Source: Google)

Danang

This weekend Danang will experience partly to mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Although the heat index ranges from 34^oC to 36^oC, chance of precipitation just hovers around 30%. Go to Marble Mountains or My Khe Beach to reinvigorate you and be ready for next week.  

Danang weather forecast Jul 30 - Aug 5 (Source: Google)

Vietnam News

Hanoi to further develop green tourism

Hanoi tourism administration is putting more effort on developing green tourism to protect the local environment and achieve sustainable development. Some green products that have been operated and brought about good results are bicycle tour to suburbs, electronic car tour around the Old Quarter and Red River tour.

Thua Thien - Hue sets to welcome more tourists

With a series of cultural activities and tourism products in store, the Central province of Thua Thien-Hue has set a target of welcoming between 2-2.5 million visitors during the National Tourism Year 2012. Highlights are the national professional theatre festival, local festivals and the well-received singing contest Sao Mai Diem Hen.

Red River Civilization to be celebrated in 2013 National Tourism Year

With the theme of “Red River Civilization”, next year’s National Tourism Year in the city of Haiphong on May 11. Highlights of the event include a culinary festival, a photo exhibition, arts performances and seminars, all of which seek to promote the rich legacy of the Red River Civilization.

Japanese Hiphop queen to perform in Vietnam

Famous female Japanese rapper will have a one-night performance in Hanoi on Thursday 23 August. She’ll showcase her talent for spitting self-made rhymes only at CAMA ATK. Ticket is priced at VND 50,000 and free for Vietnamese students.