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  • Trip of the Day: Ho Chi Minh City Is 2023’s Hottest Destination

    After the end of the Vietnam War, Hanoi became the capital … the Cu Chi Tunnel and Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon is a must. While you tour, take frequent breaks to enjoy the delicious and unique … Read Full Article

  • Hanoi to host K-pop Lovers Festival 2023

    Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square in Hanoi is poised to welcome the return of the K-pop Lovers Festival 2023 on Saturday as part of a range of activities aimed at celebrating the 30th anniversary of joint … Read Full Article

  • Review: Wow! This Brochure for Vietnam Tourism Has a Plot and a Romance.

    I was prepared to hate A Tourist’s Guide to Love on sight. As a movie setting, Vietnam has been burned by foreign productions one too many times, so I often find myself dry-heaving whenever any … Read Full Article

  • ☕ Afternoon briefing on May 11

    The trip to Indonesia by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his entourage to attend the 42nd ASEAN Summit from May 9 to 11 has become a fine success which saw the leader make several proposals for … Read Full Article

  • Ample room to draw foreign tourists to Vietnam

    Vietnam welcomed nearly 3.7 million foreign tourists in the first four months of this year, or nearly half of 2023 plan, reported the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s Vietnam National … Read Full Article

  • Sea and island tourism a ‘gold mine’ that needs to be tapped fully

    Sea and island tourism has long been a magnet, attracting over 70 per cent of the total foreign tourists to Vietnam. However, the country has yet to fully tap its potential and advantages to develop … Read Full Article

  • Palace: PH, Vietnam agree to expand trade, agriculture, tourism cooperation

    President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh have agreed to boost the strategic partnership between Manila and Hanoi by expanding … Read Full Article

  • Vietnam among world’s eight best budget-busting destinations for family holidays

    Australian daily The Sydney Morning Herald has named Vietnam among the world’s top eight best budget-busting destinations for Australian family holidays. The article suggested activities such as … Read Full Article

  • Cebu Pacific’s new routes enable Philippine-Singapore bleisure trips

    The Philippine Tourism Promotions Board has identified Davao as a key bleisure destination. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock/Joshua Cebu Pacific has increased its focus on routes connecting the Philippines … Read Full Article

  • Vietnam among world’s eight best budget-busting destinations for family holidays

    The Sydney Morning Herald has named Vietnam among the world’s top eight best budget-busting destinations for Australian family holidays. Read Full Article

  • Roundtable calls for investment in agri-tourism real estate

    A roundtable will take place in Hanoi on May 25 with the aim of calling for investment in agri-tourism real estate, thus creating a new impulse for the potential segment. Read Full Article

  • Italian tourism video ridiculed for using footage of Slovenia

    Italy’s tourism ministry is facing ridicule after an official video to attract tourists to Italy used footage of people in Slovenia drinking Slovenian wine. The video, part of a 9-million euro … Read Full Article

  • Inflationary caution still to be heeded for rest of year

    “On the demand side, domestic consumption will continue to rebound in 2023. Revived tourism, new public investment, and stimulus programmes initiated in January, and a salary increase effective in … Read Full Article

  • The film “A tourist’s guide to love” promotes Vietnamese tourism

    A tourist’s guide to love”, a Netflix movie filmed almost entirely in Vietnam, has gone viral in many countries since its premiere on April 21. The romantic comedy was written by Vietnamese-Irish … Read Full Article

  • Hanoi stops 91 Build-Transfer infrastructure projects

    Regarding BT projects, or land-for-infrastructure projects, the Hanoi People’s Committee has stopped the implementation of new projects and projects where bidding documents have not been issued, … Read Full Article

  • Phu Quoc – A new global destination

    In recent years, Phu Quoc has emerged as one of the most talked about destinations for travelers from all around the world, thanks to its breathtaking natural beauty, iconic landmarks, and … Read Full Article

  • SEA Games 32: Karate artists win two more gold medals for Vietnam

    According to VNA, karate artists have won two more gold medals for Vietnam at the ongoing 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia. Read Full Article

  • Vietnamese food restaurant ranks ranked 26th among the 100 best restaurants in New York

    According to VOV, a Vietnamese food restaurant called “Mắm” has been ranked 26th among the 100 best restaurants in New York, as announced by The New York Times. Read Full Article