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  • Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba Archipelago recognised as world natural heritage

    Ha Long Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago in the northern province of Quang Ninh province and neighbouring Hai Phong city has been officially recognised as a world natural heritage. Read Full Article

  • Africa’s place in G20 and lessons from India, Hanoi

    The 2023 group of 20 (G20) meeting ended up as G21 after the African Union was admitted as a permanent member. It was one of the highlights of this year’s meeting held in New Delhi, India. Read Full Article

  • Vietnam Wellness Tourism: Opportunities for Foreign Investors

    Specifically, wellness tourism has emerged as a notable niche within the tourism industry. In Vietnam, this industry holds tremendous potential, offering opportunities for individuals seeking holistic … Read Full Article

  • Ho Chi Minh City police bust beauty queen sex brokerage ring

    Photo: Ho Chi Minh City Police Among the four sex workers caught in red-hand, T.T.H., 36 years old, a former Miss Vietnam World, sold sex for VND200 million ($8,240) and N.N.T.T., 27, a former Miss … Read Full Article

  • Meliá Hanoi unveils extensive renovations to F&B, MICE, Suites, and Fitness Spaces

    As Meliá Hotels International continues to expand its presence in Vietnam, the Spanish Hotel Group has massaged its roots with an extensive renovation to Meliá’s first hotel in the country. Read Full Article

  • Culture Week in Sapa, Vietnam Celebrates 120 Years of Tourism

    HANOI – 13 September 2023 – From Sep 20 to Sep 30, 2023, Sa Pa, a charming town in the northern mountainous province of Lào Cai, commemorates the 120th anniversary of tourism in Sa Pa. Since the … Read Full Article

  • Vietnam and Czech Republic commit to global environmental protection

    Also attending the meeting is Mr. Hynek Kmonicek, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech Republic in Hanoi. At the moment … improve management capacity, and promote tourism … Read Full Article

  • Party leader sends sympathies to victims of mini apartment fire

    Hanoi (VNA) – Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has … incidents of this nature./. Central Highlands localities have taken bold steps in turning tourism into an economic spearhead, making … Read Full Article

  • Vietnam Wellness Tourism: Opportunities for Foreign Investors

    Unlike medical tourism, which focuses on specific treatments and procedures conducted by healthcare professionals, wellness tourism offers a diverse range of activities and experiences designed to … Read Full Article

  • 50 years later, Vietnam POWs from South Carolina getting recognized for their sacrifice

    Tensions in the Hanoi Hilton could flip in a moment … After mourning his father, Bailey took off to tour Europe for a few months, taking advantage of his long-awaited freedom. He met his future wife … Read Full Article

  • State media in Vietnam say the death toll from a Hanoi apartment building has risen to 56

    HANOI (AP) — State media in Vietnam say the death toll from a Hanoi apartment building has risen to 56. Read Full Article

  • These queer travel companies will help you explore your next destination

    As one of the larger LGBTQ+ travel companies, Detour Travel organizes small tours with around fifteen people throughout the globe. Many tours trot through queer canon destinations in Europe, South … Read Full Article

  • Vietnam gets major haul at 2023 World Travel Awards

    Vietnam was honoured in 45 categories of the 2023 World Travel Awards, one of the leading tourism awards in Asia, which is dubbed as the “Oscars of Tourism”. Read Full Article

  • Vietnam ‘Has No Interest’ in Joining ‘US-Orchestrated’ Anti-China Coalition

    As part of an effort to woo Vietnam to serve its geopolitical interests, US President Joe Biden is arriving in Hanoi on Sunday, nurturing hopes of signing a “comprehensive strategic partnership … Read Full Article

  • Chinese Tourists Get Visa-Free Entry To Thailand In Busy Season

    Bloomberg Thailand will waive vrequirements for travelers from China and Kazakhstan in the busy holiday season as the tourism-reliant nation … Read Full Article

  • Hanoi takes measures to stimulate visitors’ spending

    Besides measures to attract more visitors, Hanoi is also paying attention to encouraging visitors to spend more and stay longer in the capital city. Read Full Article

  • Quickly settling fire consequences in Hanoi: PM

    Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 13 asked competent forces to quickly deal with consequences of the deadly fire that broke out at a mini apartment building in Hanoi late September 12 night, … Read Full Article

  • World’s safest destination for tourists named – full list

    Safety is a top concern for many British tourists. Luckily, a gorgeous city packed with attractions has been named the safest holiday destination. Read Full Article