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South Korea had the largest number of visitors to Vietnam during the first four months of this year, followed by the U.S. Vietnam received 192,000 foreign arrivals during the January-April period, up 284 percent against the same period last year, according to a report by the Vietnam National Administration of …

U.S. travel site Thrillist has named Vietnam among the world’s nine best places to discover the culture of night markets with their crowds and diverse street foods. “Strung up in glowing lights and lanterns, Vietnam’s night markets are known for their bright hues,” it said. “Many Vietnamese night markets are …

Authorities are considering earmarking 3 percent of the profits made from foreign films to fund the development of the local movie industry. At the Sunday preparatory session of the National Assembly, while discussing a Cinema Bill, lawmakers considered various ways to fund development of local cinema. A draft of a …

Vietnamese fashion designer Thuy Nguyen’s new collection titled “To Hong” (Pink Silk) features patterns and bold designs of northwest culture. Model Kieu Anh plays the role of an ethnic girl in a colorful outfit, posing in the middle of the majestic mountains and immense forests. The harmonious lifestyle between the …

The CNN channel has listed banh cam, a southern Vietnamese deep-fried glutinous rice ball, as one of 30 best fried foods in the world. “Though the name translates to “orange cake,” there’s no orange flavor in these deep-fried rice balls. Instead, these southern Vietnamese sweets are named for their visual …

Though Vietnam resumed international tourism from March 15, foreign tourists feel current policies are ‘unfriendly.’ They want the government to extend tourist visa durations. Justin Douglas from the U.S. said Vietnam should return to the old three-month visa policy to give tourists time to explore and discover the country at …

Evan Andraws Latief used his left ring finger to press the shutter at the precise moment an Indonesian athlete made the winning kick. “It was a fantastic moment. Indonesia has finally won a gold medal in Taekwondo,” said the 24-year-old Indonesian photojournalist after the final between Vietnam and Indonesia in …

The pandemic has pushed camping out from a niche to a mainstream activity with many families spending lots of money on expensive tents and other gear. In a tent near Suoi Chieu Lake in the northern Son La Province, Trang, 37, and her husband hug their two children, look at …

South Korea will resume issuance of short-term visas and e-visas to Vietnamese tourists from June 1 after over two years of suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The visas allow holders to stay for up to 90 days. Since April 2020 South Korea has only been granting short-term visas for …

The pandemic has pushed camping out from a niche to a mainstream activity with many families spending lots of money on expensive tents and other gear. In a tent near Suoi Chieu Lake in the northern Son La Province, Trang, 37, and her husband hug their two children, look at …