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  • Vietnam targets higher foreign tourist spending

    HANOI: Vietnam’s tourism sector welcomed over 8.8 million international visitors in the first half of 2024, marking a nearly 60% increase compared to the same period last year. Full story: https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/07/30/vietnam-targets-higher-foreign-tourist-spending

  • Vietnam announces visa-free entry to multiple countries to boost tourism: Details

    Vietnam offers visa waivers for citizens of 25 countries..vietnam tourism. how to travel to vietnam. visa free entry to vietnam. tips to travel to vietnam. vietnam travel package. vietnam visa fees … Full story: https://www.onmanorama.com/travel/outside-kerala/2024/07/29/vietnam-visa-free-entry-tourism-cost-package-details.html

  • Australian travel writer suggests must-eat dishes from Hanoi

    (VOVWORLD) -Egg coffee, bun cha, banh mi, and chicken pho are the must-eat dishes in Hanoi, Australian travel writer Jane Richards wrote in the Sydney Morning Herald after her food tour in Hanoi in … Full story: https://vovworld.vn/en-US/news/australian-travel-writer-suggests-musteat-dishes-from-hanoi-1314911.vov

  • Tourism rising as Vietnam welcomes nearly 10 million international visitors in seven months

    Nearly 10 million international visitor arrivals were reported in Vietnam in the first seven months of this year, with a strong increase seen in visitors from Europe, the General Statistics Office … Full story: https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/07/29/tourism-rising-as-vietnam-welcomes-nearly-10-million-international-visitors-in-seven-months

  • Hanoi seeks to become semiconductor hub

    The capital city of Hanoi is positioning itself as a prime destination for semiconductor investment, with a conference kicking off on July 29 as part of the Hanoi Semiconductor Investment Festival. Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/hanoi-seeks-to-become-semiconductor-hub-post291003.vnp

  • Lush green Ta Xua meadows, a mini Switzerland near Hanoi

    Located approximately 250km from Hanoi, the Ta Xua Meadows in Son La have been dubbed ‘heaven on earth’ due to their stunning natural beauty and cool weather. Social media is abuzz with images likened … Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/lush-green-ta-xua-meadows-a-mini-switzerland-near-hanoi-2303218.html

  • Hanoi links with localities to promote inter-regional tourism destinations

    The Hanoi Department of Tourism on July 23 coordinated with Ninh Binh Department of Tourism and Kon Tum Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to organize a conference promoting inter-regional … Full story: https://en.dangcongsan.vn/tourism/hanoi-links-with-localities-to-promote-inter-regional-tourism-destinations-20003023.html

  • RoK promotes MICE tourism in Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City this August

    A tourism promotion programme is set to be launched in Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City this August as part of efforts to introduce popular destinations and unique tourism products in the Republic of … Full story: https://vietbao.vn/rok-promotes-mice-tourism-in-da-nang-ho-chi-minh-city-this-august-496923.html

  • Exclusive-US, Vietnam discuss supplying Hanoi with C-130 military transport planes, sources say

    The United States and Vietnam are discussing the sale of Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules military transport planes to Hanoi, two people familiar with the discussions said, in a sign of closer security … Full story: https://www.msn.com/

  • Blinken Delays Asia Tour For Netanyahu Visit

    US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is delaying his Asia trip this week to take part in a White House meeting with Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu, the State Department said Wednesday. Full story: https://www.barrons.com/news/blinken-delays-asia-tour-for-netanyahu-visit-d360c2db

  • Hanoi featured among Top 15 must-visit food cities in the world

    As the world’s largest travel guidance platform, TripAdvisor, has picked Hanoi among its Top 15 must-visit food cities in the world. Full story: https://vietbao.vn/hanoi-featured-among-top-15-must-visit-food-cities-in-the-world-496712.html

  • Hanoi featured among Top 15 must-visit food cities in the world

    VOV.VN – As the world’s largest travel guidance platform, TripAdvisor, has picked Hanoi among its Top 15 must-visit food cities in the world. Full story: https://english.vov.vn/en/travel/hanoi-featured-among-top-15-must-visit-food-cities-in-the-world-post1109899.vov

  • Blinken Set to Visit 4 Southeast Asian Nations on Regional Tour

    The U.S. secretary of state will begin the six-nation tour with a visit to Vietnam to attend the funeral of the late Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong. Full story: https://thediplomat.com/2024/07/blinken-set-to-visit-4-southeast-asian-nations-on-regional-tour/

  • Hanoi, Da Nang among best places in Southeast Asia for solo travellers

    The capital city of Hanoi and the central city of Da Nang have been ranked among the seven best places in Southeast Asia for solo travellers by Lonely Planet. Full story: https://vir.com.vn/hanoi-da-nang-among-best-places-in-southeast-asia-for-solo-travellers-112918.html

  • Hong Kong Airlines boosts Da Nang tourism with new daily flight

    Flight HX548, operated by Hong Kong Airlines, landed at Da Nang International Airport on July 19, bringing 152 passengers from Hong Kong (China) to explore and experience tourism services in the … Full story: https://english.vov.vn/en/travel/hong-kong-airlines-boosts-da-nang-tourism-with-new-daily-flight-post1109076.vov

  • Hanoi develops craft villages with lotus products

    Hanoi is promoting the farming of lotus and the production of lotus products in association with tourism development given the plant’s values, with a focus on craft villages making products from lotus … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/hanoi-develops-craft-villages-with-lotus-products-post290477.vnp

  • Craft villages contribute tens of trillions of dong to Hanoi’s economy

    Craft villages play a crucial role in Hanoi’s socio-economic development, particularly in rural economic growth, and their products deliver messages about the culture, history and people of the … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/craft-villages-contribute-tens-of-trillions-of-dong-to-hanois-economy-post290457.vnp

  • TimeOut lists Con Dao among world’s 24 most underrated travel destinations

    British magazine TimeOut has placed Con Dao Island off the coast of southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau province in fourth position on its list of the world’s 24 most underrated travel destinations. Full story: https://vietbao.vn/timeout-lists-con-dao-among-world-s-24-most-underrated-travel-destinations-496011.html