Travel News

  • Woman tourist brutally beaten by jet ski operator on central Vietnam beach

    A woman tourist was viciously assaulted by a jet ski operator at Kinh beach in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan, and had her eardrum ruptured earlier this month. Full story: https://www.msn.com/

  • Poster painting contest kicked off in Hanoi

    The Hanoi Municipal Department of Culture and Sports, in coordination with the Department of Culture of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, launched a poster painting contest on May 9. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=663ef1fb66cd45dab84624caee878025&url=https%3a%2f%2fen.qdnd.vn%2fculture-sports%2fculture%2fposter-painting-contest-kicked-off-in-hanoi-565840&c=7409620933533668318&mkt=en-us

  • Hanoi plans tourism boost

    Hanoi will introduce a range of innovative moves to diversify tourism experiences and foster inter-agency collaboration. Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/hanoi-plans-tourism-boost-2279521.html

  • Britain’s TNT Theatre makes tour to Vietnam

    Britain’s TNT Theatre is bringing the bard to stages in Vietnam’s big cities from May 21-24. While touring Asia, the theatre will present A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare in Hanoi, Da … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/britains-tnt-theatre-makes-tour-to-vietnam-post285826.vnp

  • Hanoi deepens cooperative relations with Japanese localities

    Politburo member and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung has confirmed that developing relations with Japan and its localities has always been the priority of Vietnam, and Hanoi in … Full story: https://en.dangcongsan.vn/international-cooperation/hanoi-deepens-cooperative-relations-with-japanese-localities-20001873.html

  • Vietnam aviation stocks take off on rising profits, tourism recovery

    Stocks in Vietnam’s aviation service firms and airlines rallied in the first quarter of 2024 thanks to rising profits from an increase in the number of international passengers and high air fares. Full story: https://theinvestor.vn/vietnam-aviation-stocks-take-off-on-rising-profits-tourism-recovery-d9995.html

  • Westlife to hold Hanoi concert in June

    Photo from Westlife Facebook “Hanoi, Vietnam! We are so excited to announce that we’ll be coming to see you guys on the 4th and 5th of June,” read the announcement uploaded on Thursday on the … Full story: https://www.msn.com/

  • Westlife says will perform in Hanoi next month

    World-renowned pop group Westlife announced on its Facebook page on Thursday afternoon that the group will return to Vietnam and perform in Hanoi on June 4 and 5. “Hanoi, VIETNAM! We’re so excited to … Full story: https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/ttnewsstyle/20240509/westlife-says-will-perform-in-hanoi-next-month/79786.html

  • Hanoi works hard to lure more visitors

    As a gateway for tourists to come to Vietnam, Hanoi has rolled out initiatives to lure more travelers, focusing on diversifying cultural activities and promoting coordination between sectors to … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=663cf7b757ec47059c4fbda7d00b8c4c&url=https%3a%2f%2fen.qdnd.vn%2ftravel%2fnews%2fhanoi-works-hard-to-lure-more-visitors-565798&c=14441875928068704725&mkt=en-us

  • Addressing the soft skills gap in the tourism and hospitality industry

    A total of 200 students in Hanoi will be trained in tourism and hotel skills through the Lifelong Learning project, which will take place from May 8 -11. Full story: https://vir.com.vn/addressing-the-soft-skills-gap-in-the-tourism-and-hospitality-industry-110976.html

  • German tourist killed after motorbike falls into abyss in northern Vietnam

    A 64-year-old German man died while his 61-year-old wife was injured in a traffic accident that occurred on Wednesday morning in the northern province of Hoa Binh.According to Mai Chau District’s … Full story: https://www.msn.com/

  • Hanoi’s retail sales, services revenue up 9% in four months

    Hanoi’s total retail sales of goods and consumer services revenue reached VND266.2 trillion (US$10.46 billion) in the first four months of this year, up 9% year-on-year, according to the municipal … Full story: https://english.vov.vn/en/economy/hanois-retail-sales-services-revenue-up-9-in-four-months-post1093871.vov

  • Hanoi’s retail sales, services revenue up 9% in four months

    Hanoi’s total retail sales of goods and consumer services revenue reached 266.2 trillion VND (10.46 billion USD) in the first four months of this year, up 9% year-on-year, according to the municipal … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/hanois-retail-sales-services-revenue-up-9-in-four-months-post285645.vnp

  • Vietnam’s inbound tourism booms, surpassing pre-pandemic levels

    Vietnam’s inbound tourism is experiencing a remarkable resurgence, exceeding pre-pandemic levels as of the late April, signaling a promising season for the sector. Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnams-inbound-tourism-booms-surpassing-pre-pandemic-levels-post285643.vnp

  • Walking tour to experience public art space opens in Hanoi

    The group of artists from Hanoi transformed the footbridge on Tran Nhat Duat Street into a joyful, vibrant and illuminated work of art in the evening. Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/walking-tour-to-experience-public-art-space-opens-in-capital-2277503.html

  • Walking tour to experience public art space opens in Hanoi

    The public art project on the Tran Nhat Duat pedestrian bridge connecting the Phuc Tan public art space and the Cultural and Arts Center (22 Hang Buom) opened on May 4, creating the first walking tour … Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/walking-tour-to-experience-public-art-space-opens-in-capital-2277503.html

  • Ho Chi Minh City might expand double-decker tour trial

    Anh Viet Hop On Hop Off Vietnam and Vietnamtourism-Hanoi JSC are piloting the double-decker tour in the southern metropolis … Full story: https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/ttnewsstyle/20240507/ho-chi-minh-city-might-expand-doubledecker-tour-trial/79744.html

  • Vietnamese Ethnic Culture and Tourism Village hosts numerous activities in May

    The Vietnamese Ethnic Culture and Tourism Village in suburban Hanoi will host numerous activities in May to celebrate the 134th birthday anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=663a54c5e1e548a6b75ae9f0d10760ab&url=https%3a%2f%2fen.qdnd.vn%2fculture-sports%2fculture%2fvietnamese-ethnic-culture-and-tourism-village-hosts-numerous-activities-in-may-565727&c=11673796435912722103&mkt=en-us