Ho Chi Minh City has been named among best budget-friendly hotspots in the world, according to a list released by New Idea, a long-running Australian weekly magazine published by Pacific Magazines and aimed at women.

 Japan and South Korea are the most favorite destinations among Vietnamese women, according to a survey conducted by the Ho Chi Minh City-based firm Q&Me released on April 8.

 Colourful flower carriages and dances by foreign artists during a street carnival will kick-start the 2019 Sam Son Sea Tourism Festival in Sam Son city, in the central province of Thanh Hoa, on April 13.

 Authorities in the northern province of Yen Bai are planning to expand the paragliding activities.

 The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City is seeking approval from the Ministry of Planning and Investment to expand the Can Gio coastal tourist site from 600 to 2,870 hectares.

 Nearly 60 foreign passengers and crew members of the Panorama II cruiser arrived in Quang Tri on April 8 for a tour of the central province’s historical relic sites, once a fierce battlefield in Vietnam.

 Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh province has been named among cheap holiday destinations nearby where Singaporeans can go, according to a list released by AsiaOne.

Aside from the island’s beautiful beaches and crystal blue water, young travelers can also check out a new building that has been built with a Roman architectural style in mind.

 Tran Quoc Pagoda in Hanoi has been listed among the top 10 incredibly beautiful pagodas in the world by UK travel website wanderlust.co.uk.

Municipal authorities began planning to move universities from Hanoi’s inner districts to the suburbs about 20 years ago but up to now, few university relocation projects have been carried out and none are complete.

 Roast Pork is not only a speciality of Lang Son but also an inevitable gift between two families in a wedding of the Tay (and Nung) ethnic group.

Tour agents and airlines have reported rising demand during Reunification Day and May Day holidays.

 U.S. magazine Vogue has named the 16-island archipelago Con Dao a hidden and dreamy destination to explore.

 Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien has issued an action plan with six tasks to improve the sector’s business environment and enhance national competitiveness.

Located about 30km away from Phan Rang city, Bai Trang beach in the southern central province of Ninh Thuan is a popular attraction for visitors due to the beach’s pristine and unspoiled quality.

 VietNamNet Bridge – In an effort to become a modern and smart city, Hanoi installed free drinking water taps on some streets, receiving an enthusiastic response from tourists and local residents.

In recent days, flame of wild flamboyant flowers, scientifically known as delonix regia, start to fully bloom along the Huong river and Vong Canh hill, creating romantic scenery around the ancient imperial city of Hue.

 Vietnamese cuisine is among the top 15 favourite cuisines in the world, according to a survey conducted by YouGov, a UK global public opinion and data company.

 Covering hundreds of hectares in Ninh Hoa town, Khanh Hoa province, Hon Khoi is one of the largest salt fields in Vietnam. Visiting the area early in the morning, tourists can admire the stunning sunrise.

 Two foreign firms -- one from Germany and the other from Indonesia -- will participate in mapping out a strategy for the development of tourism in HCMC, Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper reported, citing the city's Department of Tourism.