Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City were among the 15 biggest climbers in a global ranking of most searched cities this summer, according to travel data company ForwardKeys. Hanoi rose 41 places to 76th while HCMC jumped 30 places to 52nd in the ranking of 100 most popular city destinations …
Read More »Thick noodle lobster soup delights customers in Quy Nhon
Experience the fusion of lobster and thick noodle soup from Nguyen Hoang Vu in the central beach town Quy Nhon, priced at around $7 a serving. Thick noodle lobster soup delights customers in Quy Nhon Thick noodle lobster soup delights customers in Quy Nhon
Read More »Indonesia considers increasing visa-on-arrival fee in Bali
The Indonesian government is discussing the increase of the visa-on-arrival fee in Bali as it seeks to improve the quality of tourism. Indonesia’s Minster for Tourism and Creative Economies Sandiaga Uno confirmed that discussion about increasing the fee were ongoing. “Any changes to the rate would be on par with …
Read More »Vietnam’s increasing appeal to Korean tourists
Korean tourists are becoming increasingly drawn to Vietnam because they can find a sense of familiarity and comfort in the country. More Korean tourists are choosing Vietnam over Thailand, their favorite destination prior to the pandemic, said Agoda CEO Omri Morgenshtern. In the first five months of this year, South …
Read More »Industry insiders expect e-visa extension to lure more foreign tourists to Vietnam
The number of foreign visitors to Vietnam is predicted to see an increase following the extension of tourist e-visas from 30 to 90 days from August 15, according to insiders. It is part of the amendments and aupplements to a number of articles of the Law on the Exit and …
Read More »Vietnam sees 5-fold rise in foreign air passengers
The number of foreigners passing through Vietnam’s 22 airports quintupled in the first half of the year to 14.4 million amid signs of recovery by the aviation industry. The lifting of Covid travel restrictions in major markets such as South Korea, Taiwan and Japan is helping foster a recovery in …
Read More »Tourist arrested for stealing $60,000 Louis Vuitton bag
Police in Thailand have detained a Chinese man for stealing a Louis Vuitton bag worth VND2.1 million baht ($60,000) from a woman at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok. His arrest was made late last week after the Chinese woman filed a complaint at Don Mueng Police Station. She said …
Read More »Foreigners pleased as Vietnam extends e-visa validity to 90 days
Many foreigners are happy and preparing plans to return to Vietnam after Vietnamese legislators finally agreed to extend the validity of tourist e-visas to 90 days and allow multiple entries. “[The extension] is indeed very good news,” said American Michael Burger. He said allowing visitors to make multiple entries was …
Read More »Hanoi among biggest improvers in global ranking of most liveable cities
Hanoi moved up 20 places to 129th in a global ranking of the world’s most liveable cities, making it one of the five biggest climbers. Vietnam’s capital joined Wellington and Auckland in New Zealand, Perth in Australia, and Bucharest in Romania as the top five cities making most improvements to …
Read More »France, Italy enter final of Da Nang int’l fireworks festival
The fireworks teams from France and Italy have been selected to compete in the final night of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2023, the organization board announced Sunday. Da Nang’s Vice Chairwoman Ngo Thi Kim Yen, who is also head of the organization board, said the jury found …
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