Vietnam minister proposes visa exemption for US, European travelers


Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung proposed expanding visa exemption for tourists from the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and India to boost sector recovery.

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Vietnam tourist island to ban single-use plastics


Authorities in the Co To island district in the northern province of Quang Ninh is set to prohibit visitors from bringing in plastic bags and bottles.

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Vietnam among Asia’s best places ‘for holiday’: Australian travel publication


Australian magazine Traveller has listed Vietnam among the eight “best places to go in Asia for a holiday.”

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The Moffatts visit Sa Pa, Phu Quoc, HCMC


Members of the Canadian pop/rock country band The Moffatts visited Sa Pa in the northern highlands, Phu Quoc Island in the south and walked along HCMC’s Bui Vien Street.

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Travel becomes cheaper as peak summer tourism season ends


The prices of plane tickets, tour packages, hotel rooms, and tourism services have all started falling as the peak summer travel season winds to a close.

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E-visa tips for foreigners wanting to visit Vietnam


With Vietnam reopening its borders after more than two years and lifting most Covid restrictions, here are some tips for foreigners on getting electronic visas for smooth entry.

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Da Lat eyes new night market


Authorities in the Central Highlands town of Da Lat want to build a new night market and walking-only street to foster tourism.

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Vietnamese carriers advised to avoid areas near Taiwan


Vietnamese carriers have been asked to avoid flying in areas near Taiwan for the next two days as China conducts military exercises in tense situation.

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Over 100 Vietnamese flights to Northeast Asia, US affected amid China military drills


Vietnamese carriers had to adjust their flight routes to Northeast Asian countries and the U.S. to avoid Taiwanese airspace as China began its five-day live drill Thursday afternoon.

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South Koreans give Vietnam tourism post-Covid boost


South Korea has sent the highest number of visitors to Vietnam after the country reopened its borders in what is deemed a boost for hotspots heavily reliant on Chinese tourists.

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