The year of 2009 will witness many important events of culture and tourism. Some of them are featured by the Saigon Times Weekly as followings.

ASEAN Tourism Forum 2009 in Ha Noi from Jan. 5-12. During the ATF 2009, there will be other activities such as ASEAN Tourism Minister Summit, meetings between ASEAN tourism ministers and other countries, ASEAN Tourism Conference, ASEAN Tourism Association Meeting, trips, etc.

50th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh Road in Quang Binh Province on May. 19.

Sea Festival Nha Trang 2009 at Nha Trang Beach in Khanh Hoa Province from Jun. 6-14 with 60 culture and sport activities, fairs and exhibitions on sea tourism.

Mrs World 2009 in Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province in November hosted by the World Women Association.