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India is now Vietnam’s fastest growing tourism market with the number of visitors last year from that country increasing by 231% from 2019, the year before Covid broke out. It was followed by Cambodia (176%), Laos (122%), Singapore (106%), and Australia (102%), data from the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism …

China simplified visa applications for tourists from the U.S. from Jan. 1, cutting the documents required, according to a notice on the website of the Chinese embassy in Washington. The move is the latest by China to revive tourism and boost the world’s second-largest economy following a slump during the …

Phu Quoc Island of the Mekong Delta’s Kien Giang Province is full of foreign tourists in recent weeks, local tour guides have said. Truong Phu Quoc, a tour guide of the island city, said ever since Christmas, foreign tourists could be seen everywhere on the island. He said that on …

Saigon’s rich culinary scene is highlighted by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism’s recently-released list: “Top 10 most interesting foods for tourists.” The list of delicious Ho Chi Minh City dishes comes as part of the larger list “Ho Chi Minh City – 100 Interesting Things,” announced by …

Sour fish soup, voted among the world’s best rated fish soups by international food magazine TasteAtlas, features a sweet and sour blend, making it a great choice for a summer meal. This recipe serves about 4 to 5 people, takes approximately 30 minutes to prepare. Sour fish soup has been …

A video capturing a nightscape lit up with neon-colored squares a passenger spotted on a night flight from HCMC to Melbourne has gone viral on TikTok with over 14 million views. Brad Stewart spotted the luminescent sight from his plane window last week and posted the clip on the video-sharing …

Though the number of foreign visitors to HCMC has not yet recovered to pre-pandemic levels, tourism revenues this year reached VND160 trillion (US$6.5 billion), the highest since 2019. The figure rose by 22% against the previous year and 25% against pre-pandemic times in 2019, according to a report from the …

A popular crispy pancakes spot in HCMC’s District 3 draws diners for its flavors and the appeal of the three little kids who, along with their grandmother, make up the kitchen team.     Family ties: crispy pancakes from Saigon grandkids Family ties: crispy pancakes from three Saigon little sisters

Though the tourism industry achieved all its targets, 2023 was not a particularly successful year for it, with the recovery rate much lower than that of countries in the region. The number of foreign visitors this year is estimated at 12.5 million, far above the target of eight million. The …

In Saigon, international visitors embraced the Christmas atmosphere, surrounded by stunning decorations amid the mild weather.     Saigon’s warm Christmas charms foreign guests Saigon’s warm Christmas charms foreign guests