In Vietnam’s Battle of the Metros, Chinese-led Hanoi project delivers an operational line as Japan’s Ho Chi Minh City system inches towards opening
As construction of Vietnam’s Chinese-built Hanoi and Japanese-led Ho Chi Minh City metros continues, safety issues with the former have fed into stereotypes But at least it has a line running, … Read Full Article
What to do in Ho Chi Minh City during the September 2 holiday?
On the 2/9 holiday, Ho Chi Minh City organizes many art, entertainment and tourism products to serve tourists and residents. According to activities specifically designed for the holiday from … Read Full Article
Five Stunning Cycling Routes To Explore Across Asia
During this cycling tour, guests can plunge into the interior of Kerala to discover destinations like the lush birdwatching paradise of Thattekad as well as Periyar National Park, a massive preserve … Read Full Article
Singapore PM Visits Hanoi for Trade and Investment Talks
Singapore’s Prime Minister stopped by Hanoi this week to discuss trade between the two Southeast Asian nations. Here’s how its shaping up. Read Full Article
Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi Cathedral draw big crowds on first day of National holiday
The first day of the National Day holiday on September 1 saw hordes of Hanoi residents flock to the walking street area around Hoan Kiem lake and Hanoi Cathedral. Read Full Article
Ministry to give specific directions to each locality on IUU combat: Official
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) will give specific instructions to each coastal locality on the prevention and combat of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing … Read Full Article
Vietnam to sends over 500-member delegation to 19th ASIAD
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung on August 31 signed a decision on the formation of the Vietnamese sports delegation to the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD), which will kick off in … Read Full Article
Bia Saigon Cup 2023 finale to kick off in Hanoi
This final is set to take place on August 24-27, 2023 featuring eight winnings teams from three regional leagues; north, central, and south competing for the national championship. Venus Teoh Kim Wei, … Read Full Article
Hanoi offers free double-decker rides on holiday
The Department of Tourism of Hanoi on August 31 announced free services for visitors taking the city’s double decker bus tour during the National Day holiday. Read Full Article
Foreign arrivals in Vietnam hit 1.2 million in August
Foreign arrivals in Vietnam hit 1.2 million in August and topped 7.8 million in the first eight months of this year, nearing the target set for the whole year, VNA reported the statistic by the … Read Full Article
☕ Afternoon briefing on August 31
On the morning of September 2, 1945, in Hanoi’s Ba Dinh Square, President Ho Chi Minh reads the Declaration of Independence, marking the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (now the Socialist … Read Full Article
Affordable National Day getaways near Hanoi
As the National Day holiday nears, explore these 5 budget-friendly options within US$80 for memorable experiences that won’t break your bank. Read Full Article
New e-visa policy to help lure more foreign visitors: Official
The e-visa policy, which took effect from August 15, is expected to help Vietnam attract a hike in the number of international visitors right in the autumn-winter tourist season of 2023, said Do Van … Read Full Article
Hoi An Culture Days launched in France
It is coordinating with the French Embassy in Hanoi to build a French-style quarter in Phan Boi … Of course, it cannot replace an actual tour. But at least, this program has encouraged me to come … Read Full Article
Vietnam records 70% rise in e-visa applications since new policy
The new visa policy is presenting an opportunity for Vietnam’s tourism industry, said the Ministry of Public Security’s Vietnam Immigration Department at a press conference in Hanoi Wednesday. The … Read Full Article
Vietnam ranks first in Southeast Asia in search volume growth rate for foreign travel
The station will be connected in the future to other metro lines still to be built. The Hanoi Tourism Gift Festival 2023 will be organised from October 6-8 in the capital city as part of a series of … Read Full Article
Over 3 million tourists visit Cambodia in seven months
Hanoi (VNA) – Over 3 million tourists visited Cambodia from January-July, according to the statistics from the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism. The figure was much higher than that recorded in 2020, … Read Full Article
Singapore PM Visits Hanoi for Trade and Investment Talks
Singapore’s Prime Minister stopped by Hanoi this week to discuss the ongoing and fruitful bilateral trade between the two Southeast Asian nations. Here’s a quick overview of how that trade is … Read Full Article