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Authorities in the Central Highlands town of Da Lat want to build a new night market and walking-only street to foster tourism. To cost VND1.6 trillion ($68.6 million) they will come up next to Cam Ly Stream that drains into Xuan Huong Lake. The market is expected to share the …

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. Right now, Vietnam is only offering 30-day single-entry e-visa service for citizens from 80 countries and territories. You can check the list …

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. In June Linh Chi of Hanoi booked a ticket to Da Nang for traveling this week for VND4.2 million ($180). She recently booked a …

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. The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam said 118 flights operated by Vietnamese carriers will be affected by the Chinese live-fire drills, with …

Vietnamese authorities are now issuing up to 6,000 visas a day to Indians, a 24-fold increase from pre-Covid times, the country’s ambassador in New Delhi, Pham Sanh Chau, said. Before the pandemic Vietnam was issuing only around 250 visas a day, and the surge has been due to the launch …

For more than a decade, Nguyen Van Vu and his wife have been traveling along rivers across the Mekong Delta selling groceries to customers along the coast.     Mekong Delta family runs floating grocery store Mekong Delta family runs floating grocery store

Economical living costs and diverse travel experiences make Vietnam one of eight most ideal countries for Americans to move to after retirement, according to the Travel+Leisure magazine. “Vietnam is a very affordable place to retire, especially for adventurous retirees who appreciate the country’s beaches, scenery, food, history, and culture,” the …

Readers of American travel magazine Travel + Leisure have voted Phu Quoc and Con Dao off the southern coast among the top 10 islands in Southeast Asia. For this year’s Asia Best Awards survey, Travel + Leisure asked its readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe to …

Saigon has brushed off like a bad memory the pandemic blues that were vivid just last summer and begun to regain its pre-pandemic bustle. Foreign tourists are happy. At 10 a.m. Thursday, French tourist Clementine is strolling around the iconic Ben Thanh Market in District 1 with two her friends. …

Authorities in Quang Nam Province, home to Hoi An, has released a video highlighting its lesser-known parts such as Bho Hoong ethnic village and Dong Giang tea hills.     Tourism video shows off hidden gems in Quang Nam Tourism video shows off hidden charms in Hoi An