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Japanese film crew promote tourism of central Vietnam

Japanese film crew Tokai TV are currently taking a trip to produce films of several tourist destinations in Da Nang city and Quang Nam province, central Vietnam, in an effort to promote the nation’s landscapes and people.

Vietnamese crab noodle soup impresses Australian visitor

In his recent article published in the Sydney Morning Herald, Australian travel and food writer Ben Groundwater praised Vietnamese Bun Rieu (crab noodle soup), saying the dish is packed full of flavour and texture that all fits into one bowl.

Vietnam among top five cheap international trips among Indian tourists

India Times has named Vietnam among the top five cheap international trips costing under INR25,000, equivalent to US$300, among Indian tourists for April.

Vietnam’s beaches appeal to Korean tourists

Tourists from the Republic of Korea (RoK) are falling for Vietnam’s beaches with stark soft sand and crystal azure water, online travel platform Agoda said on April 2.

Vietnamese dish among top 35 world’s tastiest dumplings

Vietnamese delicacy Bánh bột lọc (pork and shrimp dumplings with wrappers made from tapioca flour) was named as one of the “35 world’s tastiest dumplings”, by the news outlet CNN of the United States.

British magazine hails Sa Pa among world’s most beautiful small towns

Sa Pa Town in the northern mountainous province of Lào Cai has earned a position in the list of ‘Most Beautiful Small Towns in The World’ by the British magazine Time Out.

Hoi An tops list of world’s cheapest destinations​

The ancient town of Hoi An in central Vietnam has been selected as the cheapest holiday destination in the world this year, according to the Holiday Money Report conducted by the UK Post Office.

TripAdvisor readers vote Hanoi as ‘Best Food Destination for 2024’

The city has successfully surpassed several other famous food destinations across the world such as Rome of Italy, Paris of France, and New Delhi of India to win the prize.

15 Vietnamese dishes listed among top 100 Asian noodles

Rice noodle bowls with pork and spring rolls (“Bún thịt nướng chả giò”) and Beef pho (“Phở bò”) are among the 15 Vietnamese dishes to feature on the list of the 100 best Asian noodle dishes.

Vietnamese travelers keen on seeking sleep-focused retreats

According to Booking.com’s Travel Predictions 2024 research, 67% of Vietnamese travelers are seeking sleep-focused retreats in the year ahead.

Hoi An among world’s Top 10 best solo travel destinations

The ancient city of Hoi An has been listed among the Top 10 best solo travel destinations, as compiled by website Smoky Mountains of the United States.

Quang An among top 30 coolest streets in the world

British magazine Time Out has selected Quang An street of Tay Ho district in Hanoi among the top 30 coolest streets in the world.

Vietnamese baguette the best sandwich in the world: Taste Atlas

The Vietnamese baguette (Bánh mì) has been ranked first on the list of the top 100 sandwiches in the world, revealed international food website Taste Atlas.

HCM City among cheapest nightlife cities to book in 2024

British magazine Time Out has picked Ho Chi Minh City among the top 10 cheapest nightlife destinations to book in the year ahead.

Hindustan Times suggests exploring top iconic destinations in central Vietnam

Hindustan Times of India has suggested discovering top iconic destinations across central Vietnam, including the ancient port city of Hoi An, the My Son relic site, and the modern beach city of Quy Nhon, in its recently published article.

11 Vietnamese dishes listed among top 100 Southeast Asian street foods

Bánh Mì (Baguette), Bánh Cuốn (steamed rice rolls stuffed with pork and mushrooms), and Nem Lụi (grilled ground pork on lemongrass skewers) are among the 11 Vietnamese dishes to feature on the list of the 100 best Southeast Asian street foods.

VN's four chicken dishes listed among most tasty dishes of Asia by TasteAtlas

These dishes are not only symbols of Vietnam’s cuisine, but also traditional popular dishes in the country’s north, south and central regions, according to TasteAtlas.

New York Times suggests coffee shops in HCM City

Amid a hectic and bustling Ho Chi Minh City, there’s a cafe for every coffee acolyte, with seven places being perfect for travelers to try egg coffee and other Vietnamese specialties, according to the New York Times.

Lonely Planet lists Vietnam among 10 best graduation trips to take in 2024

VOV.VN - World renowned travel guide Lonely Planet has named the nation among the 10 incredible destinations this year for students after graduation.

Vietnamese Nem chua among world’s best dishes with hot peppers

Vietnamese cured fermented beef or pork, known locally as Nem chua, has been voted by international food website Taste Atlas as one of the 54 best dishes with hot peppers in the world.