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.
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.
