National Assembly (NA) delegates urged the government to consider expanding visa exemption to more countries and allowing a stay of up to 30 days to increase foreign tourist numbers. Vietnam is less open than regional countries in terms of visa policy as it currently exempts visas for travelers from only 24 countries compared to Thailand’s 65 and […]
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung proposed expanding visa exemption for tourists from the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and India to boost sector recovery. He also suggested the government consider simplifying immigration procedures to attract foreign tourists as Vietnam reopened after over two years of border closure, he said in a report […]
Visitors from Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand and the U.A.E have also been added to the list. Vietnam has extended its e-visa application scheme for visitors from six more countries including major tourism markets Australia and India, raising the list of beneficiaries to 46. A government decision said the e-visa system is now also available for visitors […]
Starting Sunday, Vietnam will suspend entry for all foreign nationals, including those of Vietnamese origin and family members with visa waivers. The directive, issued by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc Saturday night, comes as Covid-19 infections continue to rise in the country, with most new patients having come in from foreign countries. For those entering the country […]
Son Doong Cave – Vietnam’s natural wonder is featured on Google homepage of 17 countries and territories Vietnam, April 14th, 2022 – Today, Son Doong cave in Quang Binh, Vietnam, was officially discovered in 2009 as the world’s largest cave – is featured as Google’s Doodle on the Google homepage of 17 countries and territories, including […]
Clinging to the peaks of the Hoàng Liên Sơn Mountain Range, Sapa is known for rewarding trekking, stunning views and rolling rice terraces. The area is home to eight ethnic minorities who together weave one of the richest webs of culture in Vietnam. Like many beautiful places, Sapa needs tourism that helps it preserve its nature and […]
Where to eat in Hanoi during the SEA Games Got some time to kill between the SEA Games events and want a bite to eat? Hanoi is a great destination for foodies, as it offers a range of cuisine styles to suit a variety of tastes. Think Asian specialties from neighboring countries, Western classics, and […]
Whereas Hanoi food tends to be more delicate, sticking to traditional recipes that go lighter on seasonings and spices, Saigon is truly a “hot pot” food city, voraciously combining ingredients and recipes from many different regions and cultures. While Saigonese food has made its way through the country, what was born here is still best […]
han Thiet is the capital of Binh Thuan, a coastal province in south-central Vietnam. It is a port city with a vibrant harbor. Brightly colored boats bob in the water, waiting to carry local fishermen out to sea. Early in the morning, the catch of the day is hauled out from great wide nets and […]
Having been an intercontinental port city for more than five centuries, Hoi An is now a patchwork quilt of culture. This global-facing heritage is reflected in its architecture and its handicrafts as well as its cuisine. Hoi An has perfected the art of adaptation and innovation, taking the tastes it likes from what it’s been […]
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