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Vietnam and Indonesia ramp up tourism co-operation

Vietnam and Indonesia launched two tourism connectivity programmes between Vietnamese and Indonesian businesses in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on February 27 and February 28 aimed at stepping up tourism links.

Booking spike for Hanoi-Con Dao flights prior to service ending

Demand for air tickets on the Hanoi-Con Dao route has risen after Bamboo Airways announced that they would suspend the flight route from April.

Gov't mulls over establishment of tourism offices overseas to promote tourism

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has assigned the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to develop a plan on establishment of tourism offices overseas in a bid to promote sustainable tourism development.

Savoring O Thum burned chicken in An Giang

O Thum Lake in An Giang is not just a picturesque natural attraction; it is also home to the renowned O Thum burned chicken, a dish that has captured the hearts of many visitors with its unique process and distinctive flavor exclusive to the region.

Visa on arrival, 36-month multiple entry visa on the table: Gov’t

The public security ministry must also study the issuance of visas on arrival at border gates, and the report must be submitted to the Prime Minister in the second quarter of 2024.

Expansion of visa exemption policy conducive to Vietnam tourism

The expansion of the visa exemption policy to cover more countries is good for Vietnam tourism, said Head of the Secretariat of the Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) Hoang Nhan Chinh.

HCM City continues tour of the People’s Committee headquarters

The HCM City plans to continue tours of the municipal People’s Committee and People’s Council headquarters until the end of this year.

Hanoi to build a digital map system for smart tourism

Administrative reform and digital transformation are important in driving tourism in the capital, helping enhance the visitor experience.

Trekking through upland meadows in Lang Son

The northern border province of Lang Son boasts a wealth of stunning landscapes, including the historic Chi Lang Pass, the enigmatic Devil’s Eye Arch, and captivating mountain ranges.

Ha Long Bay among world’s top 25 best natural destinations

Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform, has announced the Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Destinations 2024, naming Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh in list of best natural destinations for 2024.

HCM City unveils 2024 tourism promotion, festival events

HCM City has announced plans to organise a range of major tourism promotion events within and outside the country throughout this year in an effort to boost tourism in the city.

Foreign couples organize more weddings in Da Nang

Da Nang has become a destination for many foreign couples organizing romantic wedding ceremonies.

National tourism year 2024 to offer ’infinite experiences’

This is a prominent cultural, economic and social event of national and international scale, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - May 7, 2024).

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.

A close-up of most instagrammable places in Vietnam

Travel website Culture Trip of the UK has released a new list of the most instagrammable places in Vietnam for a 12-day tour, with Hanoi, Ha Giang, Da Lat, and Phu Quoc among the numerous fantastic destinations on offer.

Vietnam to offer long-stay visas to attract visitors from high-end markets

Vietnam will pilot long-term, multiple-entry visas lasting from 12 to 36 months to attract visitors from high-end markets such as Europe, Northeast Asia, North America, India and the Middle East.

Lotus lake awakens hidden beauty in Quang Binh

Located in a special geographical location on the main North-South route, Bàu Sen (Lotus Lake)’s natural beauty has vast potential for tourism development.

New routes help tourists discover Hanoi’s destinations

Joining the "Exploring the heritage road in South Thang Long" tour, people will travel from the city center to the outlying districts of Thanh Oai, Ung Hoa and My Duc.

An Bang and My Khe among top 10 best beaches in Asia

An Bang beach in the central city of Hoi An and My Khe beach in the central city of Da Nang have been named among the top 10 best beaches in Asia, as voted on by readers of renowned travel website TripAdvisor.

HCM City to launch tourism campaign internationally

The HCM City Department of Tourism plans to strengthen tourism commercials on international news channels, including CNN, Discovery, and BBC News, and in the markets likely Australia, the US, and Germany.