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  • Vietnam’s tourism likely to boom under ‘Six Countries, One Destination’ visa initiative

    A shared visa zone for the Southeast Asia region, similar to Europe’s Schengen visa mechanism, could be a game-changer Vietnam’s tourism sector needs. The proposed “Six Countries, One Destination” … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnams-tourism-likely-to-boom-under-six-countries-one-destination-visa-initiative-post300871.vnp

  • Hanoi to implement stricter emission standards for vehicles in specific zones

    The Hanoi People’s Committee has outlined five proposed areas for low emission zones, aiming to limit polluting vehicles and enforce stricter emission standards across the city. Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/hanoi-to-implement-stricter-emission-standards-for-vehicles-in-specific-zones-2335701.html

  • PM returns to Hanoi, wrapping up trip to Russia

    Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his entourage returned to Hanoi at noon on October 25, concluding their working trip to attend the expanded BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, made on October 23-24 at … Full story: https://en.qdnd.vn/foreign-affairs/bilateral-relations/pm-returns-to-hanoi-wrapping-up-trip-to-russia-571376

  • Hanoi envisaged to be northern hub for tourism growth

    The capital city of Hanoi is envisaged to become the nation’s tourism growth pole in the north under the tourism system planning for 2021-2030 with a vision to 2045 recently announced by the Ministry … Full story: https://vietbao.vn/hanoi-envisaged-to-be-northern-hub-for-tourism-growth-513238.html

  • Hanoi envisaged to be northern hub for tourism growth

    Matthew Powell, head of the Hanoi and Da Nang offices of Savills Vietnam … The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) will play host to a tourism promotion programme from November 5 to 10 in … Full story: https://vietbao.vn/hanoi-envisaged-to-be-northern-hub-for-tourism-growth-513238.html

  • Ultimate Bun Noodle Tour in Hanoi, Vietnam!

    I’m a huge fan of trying different, interesting and strange foods in each country. My show is from a Western point of view, but more importantly MY point of view, but is not meant to offend any person … Full story: https://www.msn.com/

  • Hanoi International Film Festival to feature Vietnamese and international offerings

    The Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF) is an annual cinema event directed by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in collaboration with Hanoi People’s Committee, hosted by Vietnam … Full story: https://vir.com.vn/hanoi-international-film-festival-to-feature-vietnamese-and-international-offerings-116591.html

  • Wendy Wu Tours unveils largest ever Southeast Asia tour collection

    Southeast Asia is experiencing a travel boom, and Wendy Wu Tours is responding to the unprecedented demand. It is launching its largest-ever collection of fully inclusive, specialist tours to … Full story: https://www.travelmole.com/news/wendy-wu-tours-unveils-largest-ever-southeast-asia-tour-collection/

  • Int’l brands to manage new hotel projects in Hanoi

    Matthew Powell, head of the Hanoi and Da Nang offices of Savills Vietnam, has noted that the capital city’s hotel market still holds significant short-term recovery potential. Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/intl-brands-to-manage-new-hotel-projects-in-hanoi-post300831.vnp

  • Vietnam-Ho Chi Minh City tourism promoted in Singapore

    The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism and the Vietnamese Embassy in Singapore are hosting a tourism promotion program for Vietnam and the southern metropolis in the island nation from October 21 … Full story: https://en.qdnd.vn/travel/news/vietnam-ho-chi-minh-city-tourism-promoted-in-singapore-571283

  • Vietnamese and Malaysian parliamentary leaders hold talks in Hanoi

    VOV.VN – National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man held talks with visiting Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malaysia Tan Sri Dato’ Johari Bin Abdul following a welcome ceremony for the … Full story: https://english.vov.vn/en/politics/vietnamese-and-malaysian-parliamentary-leaders-hold-talks-in-hanoi-post1130476.vov

  • Vietnam-HCM City tourism promoted in Singapore

    The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism and the Vietnamese Embassy in Singapore are hosting a tourism promotion programme for Vietnam and the southern metropolis in the island nation from October … Full story: https://vietbao.vn/vietnam-hcm-city-tourism-promoted-in-singapore-512905.html

  • Hanoi strengthens ties with RoK’s localities

    Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh had meetings with senior officials as well as representatives of several major enterprises of the Republic of Korea during his working visit to … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/hanoi-strengthens-ties-with-roks-localities-post300745.vnp

  • US journalist suggests tour of Vietnam’s Hanoi capital in 36 hours

    Chris Humphrey, a freelance journalist working for the New York Times, has written an article suggesting an interesting tour of Hanoi in just 36 hours following his experience of more than a decade of … Full story: https://vietbao.vn/us-journalist-suggests-tour-of-vietnam-s-hanoi-capital-in-36-hours-512756.html

  • “Detective Conan” manga series exhibition to delight Hanoi fans for first time

    The first-ever exhibition showcasing the famous Japanese manga series “Detective Conan” is set to come to Hanoi from October 26 to December 25. Full story: https://vietbao.vn/detective-conan-manga-series-exhibition-to-delight-hanoi-fans-for-first-time-512755.html

  • Ba Ria – Vung Tau works on driving tourism growth

    The southeastern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau is focusing on improving existing tourism services, expanding entertainment options, and developing upscale beachfront resorts to attract international … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/ba-ria-vung-tau-works-on-driving-tourism-growth-post300703.vnp

  • Quang Ninh welcomes three millionth foreign tourist at cruise port

    The administration of Quang Ninh province held a ceremony on October 21 at Ha Long International Cruise Port as part of efforts to receive its three millionth foreign visitor to the locality this year … Full story: https://vietbao.vn/quang-ninh-welcomes-three-millionth-foreign-tourist-at-cruise-port-512596.html

  • Hanoi Ao dai dance marks Vietnamese women’s day

    More than 70,000 women from across the capital city of Hanoi dressed up in Ao dai (traditional long dress) and participated in a folk dance ensemble on October 20 to mark the 70th anniversary of the … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/hanoi-ao-dai-dance-marks-vietnamese-womens-day-post300632.vnp