Turkish tourist mistakes family meal for eatery, highlighting Vietnamese hospitality
Travel 16:11 17/10/2026A Turkish tourist’s account of mistakenly joining a Vietnamese family for a meal has gone viral on social media, drawing praise for the country’s hospitality.
Lost in the wilderness, foreign tourists discover Vietnam’s sense of safety
Travel 18:42 15/10/2026Vietnam’s reputation as a safe travel destination has been reinforced by a series of incidents in which foreign tourists lost their way in remote areas but were rescued by local police.
Hundreds of foreign tourists join ‘banh mi’ fest in Vietnam’s Hoi An, discovering unusual flavors
Vietnam Life 15:31 05/10/2026Hundreds of international and domestic visitors have flocked to Hoi An in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, to take part in a banh mi festival featuring inventive versions of Vietnam’s iconic dish.
French tourists return $770 left at ATM to shipping worker in Vietnam
Vietnam News 14:59 17/09/2026Two French tourists returned VND20 million (US$770) to a delivery worker on Tuesday night after finding the cash he had accidentally left at an ATM in Hoi An, Da Nang City.
Foreign tourists refuse to pay: How should Vietnamese service workers respond?
Vietnam News 16:29 08/09/2026Cases of foreign tourists refusing to pay after using services in Vietnam are drawing attention, with taxi drivers and other service workers sharing their experiences and advice on how to handle such situations calmly and safely.
American tourist saved at Vietnam-Laos border gate, expresses wish to donate organs
Vietnam News 17:39 28/08/2026An 81-year-old American tourist was rescued after showing signs of a stroke while entering Vietnam from Laos on Friday and later expressed a wish to donate his organs in Vietnam after his death.
Ho Chi Minh City welcomes 7.77mn international visitors in January-August
Ho Chi Minh City 09:43 26/08/2026Ho Chi Minh City has welcomed 7.77 million international visitors so far this year, with an estimated 635,000 arrivals recorded in August alone, according to local authorities.
New virtual mobile network Pottel targets int’l tourists in Vietnam
Travel 17:39 18/08/2026Vietnam Post has launched Pottel, a new mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) targeting international tourists seeking convenient Internet access during their stay in Vietnam.
Foreign tourists try carpentry at Temple of Literature in Hanoi
Travel 10:51 18/08/2026With a chisel in one hand and a mallet in the other, visitors tap away steadily, fully focused on their first wood-carving creations at Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Hanoi's Temple of Literature).
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.
