Travel

Quảng Ninh expects surge in cruise tourists in early 2025

Tuesday, Jan 21, 2025

The northern province of Quảng Ninh, home to UNESCO-recognised Hạ Long Bay, is expected to welcome 11 luxury cruise ships with nearly 16,000 international visitors in the first month of 2025.

Travel

Mountain town coloured with pink cherry blossoms

Monday, Jan 20, 2025

This year''s flower season is being hailed as one of the most beautiful in recent memory, abounding with large blossoms.

Travel

Phú Quốc and reasons for its selection as venue of APEC 2027

Thursday, Jan 16, 2025

With a strong boom in both the number of tourists and infrastructure development, Phú Quốc has been chosen as the venue of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) activities in 2027.

Life & Style

Divine sculpture reveals tales from history

Thursday, Jan 16, 2025

The images of the dragon and snake are popular in Việt Nam’s architecture but this particular unique stone sculpture may have some hidden messages.

News

Exchange festival between Vietnamese, Chinese border residents held

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025

A series of activities for the border people exchange festival and the Year of China-Việt Nam Humanistic Exchange 2025 kicked off in Malipo county, Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan province of China on January 13 evening.

Travel

Sea paradise Ciao Beach makes its debut on Hòn Thơm Island

Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025

Ciao Beach, located on Hòn Thơm island in the southern province of Kiên Giang, was officially put into operation on January 10. Renowned for its pristine beauty, the beach offers a private yet luxurious retreat, complete with enticing beachfront restaurants and...

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Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 attracts visitors to Điện Biên

Friday, Jan 10, 2025

The Điện Biên Phủ Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 will take place on January 11 and 12 at Flower Island on Pá Khoang Lake, in Pá Khoang Commune, Điện Biên Phủ City.

Quảng Ninh boosts cruise tourism to lure international visitors

Tuesday, Jan 07, 2025

Despite challenges from Typhoon Yagi, the northern province of Quảng Ninh, home to UNESCO-recognised natural heritage Hạ Long Bay, welcomed 19 million tourists, including 3.8 million foreigners, in 2024, with cruise travellers making a significant contribution.

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Tây Ninh offers new tourism products

Monday, Jan 06, 2025

The southeastern province of Tây Ninh is focusing on developing a range of new tourism products to serve a large number of tourists during the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday, according to its Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism. 

Food

Dining by picturesque Hòa Bình lake

Sunday, Jan 05, 2025

Tasting fish dishes is a must-try experience for any visitor to the Đà River. During my recent trip to Hòa Bình, I had the chance to enjoy delectable dishes at Hải Đăng Floating Restaurant on a ship at anchor off...

Event

Huế announces Visit Vietnam Year, Huế Festival 2025

Thursday, Jan 02, 2025

The People’s Committee of the central city of Hue on January 1 announced the organisation of the Visit Vietnam Year 2025 and the Huế Festival 2025.

Life & Style

Over 2,300 pieces of bronze drum moulds discovered at Luy Lâu ancient citadel

Tuesday, Dec 24, 2024

The National Museum of History and Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Bắc Ninh Province reported the preliminary results of the Luy Lâu ancient citadel excavation.

Travel

Phú Quốc expects to welcome 1 million foreign travellers in 2025

Friday, Dec 20, 2024

To achieve its the set goal, Phú Quốc is intensifying its tourism promotion through various methods to enhance the image of the "Pearl Island," highlight unique traditional products while also showcasing the local history and rich cultural heritage to attract...

Entertainment

Vietnam-Japan Friendship House inaugurated in Long An province

Tuesday, Dec 17, 2024

Construction of the Việt Nam-Japan Friendship House began in July last year as part of the integrated Waterpoint urban area.

Food

Vietnamese Northwest-Style Beef Wellington

Sunday, Dec 15, 2024

With Chef Nguyễn Minh Nguyện at Grand Mercure Hanoi