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Hanoi to host annual dragon boat race

 VietNamNet Bridge – Authorities in the capital city have just approved a decision to organise annual traditional dragon boat races between 2019 and 2021.

Vietnam Airlines adjusts flights from/to Japan due to storm

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will reschedule flights from/to Japan on August 9 due to Typhoon Shanshan.

Nem chua nuong captures the heart of Hanoians

 As the capital of Vietnam with more than 1,000 years of history, Hanoi has a zest for food life that’s played out on the streets.

Bread Beefsteak – nice fusion between Western and Vietnamese cuisine

 Banh mi bit tet (bread beefsteak) isn’t a traditional dish of Hanoians. However, it cannot be missed in your list of street food if you stay in Hanoi for a long time. 

Ha Long suspends licenses of 20 cruise ships

 Authorities of Halong City in Quang Ninh Province have asked the Quang Ninh Inland Waterway Port Authority to suspend the licenses of 20 cruise ships operating in Halong and Bai Tu Long bays from August 8.

Best places to visit in Vietnam during any season

Beautiful destinations in Vietnam have enthralled many travelers at any time during the year.

Ha Long Bay shines in Outlook India’s best sunrise location in Asia

Outlook India has just named Ha Long Bay in Vietnam's northern province of Quang Ninh the number one destination among the five best locations across Asia while testifying to the surreal beauty of incredible sunrises.

Worrying Halong Bay fees

 Quang Ninh Province government has finally refrained from a plan to hike fees for visitors to the World Heritage site of Halong Bay given objections by travel firms and tourists. 

New tour lures more visitors to Ly Son Island

A newly designed tour has created more opportunities for visitors to Ly Son Island to experience historic relics and enjoy fresh seafood.

Vietnam's new Golden Bridge impresses the world

 The "Golden Bridge in Vietnam" has become a new key search word on the Internet.

Unspoiled beauty of Thai Binh beaches

Though the northern province of Thai Binh is not popular for beach tourism, this land is blessed with beautiful sea dunes and unspoiled beaches, ideal for people who look for a countryside getaway.

Hanoi struggles to revive lakes, rivers

The expansion of administrative boundaries and rapid urbanization have put pressure on the network of rivers and lakes in Hanoi.

Ha Giang Smoked Ham

 This is a traditional food of the minority community in Ha Giang.

44 new caves found in Phong Nha – Ke Bang national park

 Additional 44 caves have been discovered in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh, raising the total caves found so far in this area to 405, according to the park’s management board. 

Plane-watching cafes popular in HCM City

 Various cafes have been opened on the rooftops of high-rise buildings near Tan Son Nhat Airport in HCM City to attract customers who want to watch planes fly by.

Banh giay Quan Ganh, a specialty of Hanoi

 Banh giay Quan Ganh, a white, flat, round glutinous rice cake with or without green beans inside, is enjoyed by lots of people, both Vietnamese and foreigners. The cake is a specialty of Hanoi.

Hanoi – ideal place for backpacking adventure

 Hello, a UK weekly magazine, has named Hanoi among seven best backpacking destinations in Asia.

Tourism development-biodiversity protection balance needed

 National Parks and Natural Reserves are considered an invaluable natural resource of the country. However, tourism management there has numerous limitations which require proper measures to lessen adverse impacts to the environment.

Russian market in Ho Chi Minh City

There is a Russian market in the heart of HCM City. The market sells the iconic wooden roly poly dolls, souvenirs, and warm clothes from Russia, attracting crowds of foreign and domestic customers.

Discovering Da Nang’s cuisine

 Da Nang is known as a highly livable city, a city with many unique bridges and interesting attractions, but it is also an attractive destination for visitors looking to try its rich and varied cuisine.