Street vendors hassle foreign tourists visiting Nha Trang pagoda
Vietnam News 12:04 04/08/2026Street vendors continue to approach and solicit foreign tourists visiting Long Son Pagoda in Nha Trang, south-central Vietnam, while others offer motorcycle rides to a Buddha statue on the nearby mountain, prompting local authorities to pledge stronger inspections and stricter action.
Local warmth gives Vietnam an edge with international tourists
In-Depth 13:45 03/08/2026Vietnam’s appeal to international tourists lies not only in its natural landscapes and cultural heritage but also in the warmth, friendliness and authenticity of its people.
6 Filipinos detained over alleged scam targeting foreign tourists in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam News 11:36 24/07/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested six Philippine nationals for allegedly orchestrating an elaborate card-game scam that defrauded foreign tourists of some US$10,000.
Hanoi street vendor fined after charging foreign tourist over $16 for 10 fried cakes
Vietnam News 14:25 12/06/2026A street vendor in Hanoi has been fined after charging a foreign tourist VND430,000 (US$16.3) for 10 fried cakes, a case that sparked public criticism and concerns about the city's tourism image.
Ho Chi Minh City seeks ways to encourage foreign tourists to spend more
Travel 14:04 24/05/2026Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City are considering measures to encourage international visitors to spend more during their trips, including building a shopping history system for tourists as part of efforts to stimulate consumption and support double-digit economic growth.
Foreign tourists criticized for disruptive behavior, disrespect for Vietnamese laws in Da Nang
Vietnam News 15:37 22/05/2026Concerns are growing in Da Nang City over repeated cases involving foreign tourists accused of disruptive behavior, public intoxication, traffic violations, and actions viewed as disrespectful toward Vietnamese laws and local culture, prompting calls from residents and businesses for stricter enforcement.
Da Nang cracks down on misconduct by foreign tourists at popular destinations
Expat Life 12:59 19/05/2026Leaders of wards in Da Nang City said they are firmly handling legal violations involving foreigners at tourist destinations, amid a recent series of inappropriate behaviors by foreign visitors that have sparked public outrage in the central city.
1 foreigner injured as tourist transfer speedboat sinks in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay
Vietnam News 14:04 05/05/2026A tourist transfer speedboat lost control and collided with a mooring buoy in the Luon Cave area of Ha Long Bay in northern Vietnam on Monday, injuring three people, including one foreigner.
Foreign tourist rescued after getting lost in northern Vietnam forest
Vietnam News 19:30 04/04/2026An Austrian tourist was rescued by police and local residents in northern Vietnam after getting lost and injured in a remote forest in Lang Son Province, authorities said on Saturday.
January sets record with nearly 2.5mn foreign visitors to Vietnam
Travel 08:31 08/02/2026Vietnam welcomed nearly 2.5 million international visitors in January 2026, the highest monthly total on record for the country’s tourism industry, official data showed.
Op-ed: Do not let violence drive tourists away from Vietnam
In-Depth 15:42 04/02/2026Vietnam needs exemplary court rulings and tough closure orders against tourism businesses where violence against visitors occurs.
3 men criminally detained for assaulting foreign tourists in Vietnam’s Nha Trang
Vietnam News 17:38 02/02/2026Vietnamese police have criminally detained three local men after they allegedly attacked a group of foreign tourists outside a bar in downtown Nha Trang, an incident that was captured on video and widely shared on social media.
