Czech minister in town to sound out economic-trade opportunities
adding the two sides should early negotiate the opening of direct flights between Prague and Hanoi to support trade exchanges and tourism cooperation between the two countries. The two ministers … Read more
Metropole Hanoi again receives 5-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has earned a prestigious five-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide for a fourth year in a row. Book now
Exhibition highlights values of Outline of Vietnamese culture to open in Hanoi
ABO/NDO- An exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of the “Outline of Vietnamese Culture” will be held in Hanoi from February 27-28. Launch by the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition … Read more
Exhibition, art program to mark 80 years of “Outline of Vietnamese Culture”
PANO – The Department of Fine Arts, Photography, and Exhibition under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in collaboration with other relevant agencies and units will open an exhibition to … Read more
Fiscal policy forecast to be key driver for Vietnam’s growth in 2023
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – As global demand is slowing and adversely … According to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), international visitors to Vietnam in January 2023 reached more than … Read more
Korea-themed hot spots in heart of Vietnam
Just last week, a hanbok rental shop called Cung, which means palace in Korean, opened in Hoan Kiem, a tourist hot spot in Hanoi famous for endless rows of food vendors offering Vietnamese street food … Read more
The recovery of hospitality
Pacific, international arrivals continue to grow as border restrictions ease. Most countries have opened borders and lifted quarantine requirements for vaccinated travellers. However, the reopening … Read more
Ao dai designs draw attention at fashion week in London
Fifty Vietnamese Ao dai (long gown) sets of Love Collection brand for both adults and children opened Segment ONE of the House of iKons Fashion Week 2023 on February 18, drawing the attention from not … Read more
Quang Binh moves to promote tourism development in ethnic minority areas
Community-based tourism development in ethnic minority areas helps diversify products and services in the sector for the central province of Quang Binh, contributing to raising livelihoods and … Read more
Vietnam prisoners exhibit brings anniversary to life
Part of the Hanoi prison, formerly a French colonial house of detention … Home delivery and Digital Access customers of The Salem News get deals for restaurants, hotels, attractions and other … Read more
Trap of cheap tourism
Restaurant owners fear the tourist city of Hoi An might stumble into the trap of low-cost tourism, reducing the value of the old town A businessperson operating an age-old restaurant on the bank of … Read more
Vietnam looks to boost cooperation with Mexican locality
Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico Nguyen Hoanh Nam paid a working visit to Oaxaca state of Mexico from February 14 – 17 to seek cooperation opportunities between Vietnam and Mexico in general and the … Read more
Hanoi, HCMC among world’s tourist cities with fewest public toilets: survey
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s two biggest metropolises, stood near the bottom in a global ranking of 69 cities in terms of public toilet density. Both cities have only 0.01 toilets available … Read more
White plum blossoms on Bac Ha plateau
The vast Bac Ha plateau in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai is bursting with the pure white of Tam Hòa plum blossoms these days. With a tranquil beauty, Bac Ha is an appealing destination … Read more
From My Lai to Cave Hospitals—What to See in Vietnam
Vietnam is very much a country attempting to march forward and away from its troubled past. But the past is everywhere. Read more
Market diversification gives tourism industry a boost to meet yearly target
VOV.VN – With China continuing to close its doors to Vietnamese tourism, travel firms are encouraged to explore additional opportunities from high-end markets such as Japan, the Republic of Korea, … Read more
I took a 24-hour bus ride from Vietnam to Laos. It was uncomfortable but only cost $45, and more memorable than flying.
Ten months and five countries later, I regularly hop between countries whenever my current tourist visa runs out … For this trip, I paid $45 for a one-way ticket from Hanoi, Vietnam, to Vientiane, … Read more
Stunning national history museum offers heritage and more
The Vietnam National Museum of History stands as the top historical museums in the country with the most objects, including 110,000 documents and antiques dated back from the prehistoric time to 1945. Read more