Hanoi police investigate viral video of street vendor allegedly fleecing foreign tourist
Vietnam News 10:21 11/06/2026Authorities in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Ward are investigating a viral video showing a foreign tourist allegedly overcharged VND430,000 (US$16) for about 10 Vietnamese donuts in the capital’s Old Quarter, a local official said on Wednesday.
Nha Trang ice cream vendor fined $129 after Thai tourist complains of alleged overpricing
Vietnam News 13:29 08/05/2026Authorities in Nha Trang Ward, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam have fined a street vendor VND3.4 million, or US$129, after a Thai tourist accused him of attempting to charge her VND100,000 ($3.8) for an ice cream.
Identity of foreign suspect in stabbing of Vietnamese police officer after crash
Vietnam News 14:16 20/03/2026Police in Lam Dong Province, Vietnam confirmed late on Thursday that they had arrested and identified an intoxicated foreign tourist suspected of stabbing a police officer after a traffic accident in Mui Ne Ward.
Hanoi motorbike taxi driver admits overcharging foreign tourist, issues apology, refund
Travel 13:30 26/02/2026Summoned by the police agency of Hoan Kiem Ward in Hanoi on Wednesday, a motorbike taxi driver admitted to overcharging an American tourist VND1 million (US$38.3) for a seven-kilometer ride.
Foreign visitors to Japan top 40 million for 1st time in 2025
World 17:15 20/01/2026TOKYO -- The annual number of foreign visitors to Japan came to some 42.7 million in 2025, up from 36,870,148 in the previous year, exceeding 40 million for the first time, tourism minister Yasushi Kaneko said at a press conference on Tuesday.
Vietnam police recover Lao tourist’s lost cash, papers in an hour
Vietnam News 10:11 06/01/2026Local police in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam have recovered and returned approximately VND86 million (US$3,250) worth of cash and assets, along with personal documents, to a Lao tourist, earning heartfelt thanks and praise for the country’s hospitality.
Vietnam to mark milestone with 20-millionth foreign tourist in Phu Quoc
Travel 19:40 14/12/2025Vietnam’s tourism industry is set to welcome its 20 millionth international visitor, scheduled to arrive in Phu Quoc Special Zone, an island administered by southern An Giang Province in mid-December, marking the first time the country will receive 20 million foreign travelers in a single year.
Authorities verify viral video of driver-foreigner scuffle over higher fare in Hanoi
Vietnam News 13:34 19/08/2025Authorities in Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi are investigating an incident involving a video that shows a heated altercation between a ride-hailing driver and a foreign female tourist over inflated fare charges, an official told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper on Monday evening.
Cruise tourism thrives as Khanh Hoa receives over 19,000 foreign tourists
Travel 16:54 05/08/2025Khanh Hoa has welcomed 16 international cruises so far this year, with more than 19,000 tourists disembarking to explore the province’s scenic landscapes and renowned cultural, religious, and artistic landmarks, as well as to enjoy local cuisine and sightseeing tours.
Foreign tourist charged $7.6 for hair braiding in northern Vietnam
Travel 14:33 21/07/2025A female foreign tourist was reportedly charged VND200,000 (US$7.6) for a brief two- to three-minute service of braiding hair and decorating it with flowers at Tham Ma Slope in Tuyen Quang Province, northern Vietnam, according to a local tour guide.
Nha Trang cyclo driver faces expulsion after seizing money from tourist amid fare dispute
Travel 14:45 01/06/2025The Nha Trang Tourist Cyclo Union, located in Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, intends to expel a male member after confirming he forcibly took money from a foreign female traveler during a fare dispute, as depicted in a viral video circulating on social media.
