Category: Vietnam News & Travel
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Nikkei Asia explores the charm of a vibrant and bustling Hanoi
Celebrate city’s charm, street food and relics from past” by Zinara Rathnayake, published on March 1 in Nikkei Asia, vividly portrays Hanoi’s allure, from its bustling Old Quarter and enticing street … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=67c49342902449cf87d28a3ed1fbd157&url=https%3a%2f%2fenglish.vov.vn%2fen%2ftravel%2fnikkei-asia-explores-the-charm-of-a-vibrant-and-bustling-hanoi-post1158336.vov&c=10293296467221831676&mkt=en-us
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Travel agencies struggle to adapt to ban on large vehicles in Hanoi Old Quarter
Travel agencies have expressed concerns that the ban will cause difficulties for passenger transportation services, and are quickly seeking adaptive solutions while also pointing out inadequacies. Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/travel-agencies-struggle-to-adapt-to-ban-on-large-vehicles-in-hanoi-old-quarter-2376379.html
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Moc Chau’s strawberry farms: A sweet blend of agriculture and tourism
In recent years, strawberry cultivation in Son La Province, particularly in Moc Chau Township, has expanded significantly. Farmers in Moc Chau have embraced modern agricultural techniques, … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/moc-chaus-strawberry-farms-a-sweet-blend-of-agriculture-and-tourism-post310803.vnp
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Footloose in Hanoi: Celebrate city’s charm, street food and relics from past
Hanoi welcomed 4 million foreign tourists in 2023, according to the city’s tourism department, most of whom bedded down in the 36 tightly packed streets in the city’s vibrant Old Quarter. Full story: https://asia.nikkei.com/Life-Arts/Life/Destinations/Footloose-in-Hanoi-Celebrate-city-s-charm-street-food-and-relics-from-past
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Swiss-funded project helps develop sustainable tourism in Vietnam
The “Swiss tourism for sustainable development in Vietnam” project was launched at a ceremony in Hanoi on February 28. Full story: https://en.qdnd.vn/travel/news/swiss-funded-project-helps-develop-sustainable-tourism-in-vietnam-575384
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Swiss-funded project helps develop sustainable tourism in Vietnam
The project aims to promote the recovery of Vietnam’s tourism after the COVID-19 pandemic, and help address the challenges facing the industry to achieve sustainable tourism development. Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/swiss-funded-project-helps-develop-sustainable-tourism-in-vietnam-post310759.vnp
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Travel agencies struggle to adapt to ban on large vehicles in Hanoi Old Quarter
HANOI: Hanoi has just introduced a pilot ban on vehicles with more than 16 seats entering the Old Quarter near the Hoan Kiem Lake area during peak hours starting on March 1. Full story: https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/02/28/travel-agencies-struggle-to-adapt-to-ban-on-large-vehicles-in-hanoi-old-quarter
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Vietnam launches tourism stimulus programme with service discounts of up to 50%
VOV.VN – The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has officially launched the 2025 Tourism Stimulus Programme themed Vietnam – Travel to Love, aiming to attract international tourists, … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=67c1478424cd40699bd865f8b433b53b&url=https%3a%2f%2fenglish.vov.vn%2fen%2ftravel%2fvietnam-launches-tourism-stimulus-programme-with-service-discounts-of-up-to-50-post1157911.vov&c=14028827512383371633&mkt=en-us
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Hanoi bans vehicles over 16 seats in Old Quarter, sets up four transfer hubs
To ease transportation for residents and tourists, Hanoi will establish four transfer hubs as part of a pilot ban on vehicles over 16 seats in the Hoan Kiem and Old Quarter areas. Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/hanoi-bans-vehicles-over-16-seats-in-old-quarter-sets-up-four-transfer-hubs-2375169.html
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Vietnam PM sets 2-year deadline for 50-km road connecting Hanoi to new international airport
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has greenlit the study of the most efficient route linking Gia Binh airport in the northern province of Bac Ninh with the capital city of Hanoi, one that is not only the … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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TripAdvisor picks out Ninh Binh full-day tour among world’s top experiences
VOV.VN – A full-day tour to Ninh Binh from Hanoi has been honoured on TripAdvisor’s global list of top experiences at the Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Things To Do. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=67bc018673bd4b8393180aa332460add&url=https%3a%2f%2fenglish.vov.vn%2fen%2ftravel%2ftripadvisor-picks-out-ninh-binh-full-day-tour-among-worlds-top-experiences-post1156882.vov&c=17303887504151460146&mkt=en-us
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Vietnam emerges as top tourism hot hotspot
Global searches for Vietnamese accommodation have jumped 15-30 per cent from late November 2024 to January this year compared to 2023. The momentum continued into early February 2025, with searches … Full story: https://vir.com.vn/vietnam-emerges-as-top-tourism-hot-hotspot-123377.html