The tourism industry and related activities Tourism is also the local responsibility of the in Vietnam are regulated at both a national Provincial Departments of Culture, Sports and and provincial level. The Vietnam National Tourism. These agencies work together with Administration of Tourism (VNAT), operating other relevant bodies (such as those managing under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and security, agriculture, labor etc.), to formulate Tourism, is the Vietnamese government agency the policy framework within which national and which manages tourist operations and activities regional tourism operates.16 throughout the country. It has full control of regulations relating to business development, planning, personnel training, and instructing and inspecting the implementation of policies and other regulations in the tourism sector. Responsible business conduct and the tourism industry in Vietnam • Guidance for companies • 2022 | 13