Phu Quoc Island District’s authorities have taken the surprising decision to close one of the island’s few interesting evening tourist attractions.

 An inter-ministerial meeting took place in Hanoi on January 8, to review the results of Vietnam’s ASEAN cooperation in 2015 and define priorities for 2016.

Tourists now have to pay a fee to visit Phu Yen Province’s major attractions, Ghenh Da Dia volcanic rock in An Ninh Dong Commune, Tuy An District, and Bai Mon-Mui Dai Lanh area in Dong Hoa District.

VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi authorities approved the Department of Planning and Architecture's proposal to build more than 100 public parks and playgrounds with a total area of 59ha around the city.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Star- a Malaysian online newspaper- has cited Hanoi among top 10 cities for holiday shopping in Asia.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Hankyung Economic Times of South Korea has reported that AON Holdings - a Korean financial group - will take control of Vietnam's tallest building - Keangnam Landmark 72 in Hanoi.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Mime artist Hoang Tung will return with a show on Ha Noi's Black Box stage on January 17.

 Stuff - a New Zealand news website- has revealed top 6 popular travel destinations for 2016. Accordingly, Vietnam got the second place in the list with positive remarks like unspoilt landscapes, friendliest locals, and finest cuisines.

VietNamNet Bridge - The number of Chinese tourists to the coastal city of Nha Trang in 2015 reached 180,000, an increase of 5.4 times compared to 2014 (33,000 people), reported the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

If you have a chance to visit Cai Rang floating market in Vietnam’s southern Can Tho province, you should not miss a breakfast on boat. It is such a memorable experience!

 VietNamNet Bridge - Here are 10 fun and exciting experiences that visitors should definitely try in Vietnam.

 The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) officially came into being on December 31, opening up opportunities for more intensive cooperation in various areas among member countries.

Taking a stroll amidst a sea of dazzling and glittering colourful lanterns, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity, never fails to capture the magic and energy of the fabulous New Year holiday season in Hoi An.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi will create the best possible conditions for overseas Vietnamese investors to run long-term business in the capital city, said Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Le Hong Son.

 VietNamNet Bridge - TripAdvisor has suggested restaurants in Hanoi that are favored by many international travelers thanks to quality food and services.

VietNamNet Bridge - U Minh Thuong forest in the southern province of Kien Giang is classified as a rare, specific type of forest in the world. It has been recognized as a heritage park in Southeast Asia.

VietNamNet Bridge - Rivers have been overexploited, causing tremendous pressure on the livelihoods and water sources of the communities living on the riverbanks.

 International visitors to Viet Nam witnessed a modest year-on-year decrease of 0.2 per cent to 7.94 million in 2015, the latest report from the General Statistics Office (GSO) reveals.

Vietnam has emerged as one of the attractive destinations for Russian holiday-makers. 

 Vietnam Airlines’ 160 millionth passenger – a Republic of Korea citizen – landed at Noi Bai airport on December 27.