Russian, Kazakh tourists rescued from rough seas off Vietnam beach
Vietnam News 20:50 07/08/2026Three Russian and Kazakh tourists were rescued after being swept into a rocky area by strong waves while swimming at Bai Mon Beach in Dak Lak Province in Vietnam's Central Highlands on Friday.
Visitors flout road safety for photos near central Vietnam's wind farm
Vietnam News 16:59 01/08/2026Scores of local residents and tourists alike are stepping into active traffic lanes to pose for photos along a picturesque wind farm road in central Vietnam, raising serious safety concerns.
Vietnam's Ba Den Mountain hits 4-million-visitor mark
Travel 13:41 30/07/2026The landmark atop southern Vietnam's highest peak has just crossed a multi-million milestone in record time, but the massive crowd is only half the story as a unique cultural spectacle is quietly taking shape at the summit.
Vietnamese man caught stealing foreign tourist’s bag in Nha Trang
Vietnam News 14:26 13/05/2026Police in Nha Trang, a famed beach destination in south-central Vietnam, have arrested a local man after catching him in the act of stealing a foreign tourist’s belongings on the beachfront.
Authorities probe coconut picking incident at Vietnam’s Nha Trang seaside park
Vietnam News 14:31 23/04/2026Local officials in Nha Trang, a famed beach destination in south-central Vietnam, are investigating reports that two men climbed coconut trees in a seaside park and sold the fruit to tourists, raising safety and public order concerns.
Senior friends from Australia explore Vietnam’s top destinations, local cuisine
Travel 10:12 22/04/2026Four long-time friends from Australia made a memorable trip to Vietnam, revisiting favorite destinations and exploring new ones, including Ha Long Bay, where they enjoyed a luxury overnight cruise and traditional cuisine.
3 detained over string of thefts targeting tourists in Nha Trang
Vietnam News 16:57 14/04/2026Police in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam have arrested three suspects accused of stealing valuables from tourists along Nha Trang beach, following a series of thefts earlier this month.
American tourist recovers lost wallet left at Vietnam airport
Vietnam News 10:50 11/03/2026An American tourist who left her wallet behind at Dong Hoi Airport in Quang Tri Province, north-central Vietnam was reunited with her belongings after airport security tracked it down and returned it, officials confirmed on Monday.
Hanoi ‘bun rieu’ stall shut over hygiene complaint from Chinese tourist
Vietnam News 11:15 06/03/2026Authorities in Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi have ordered the closure of a long-standing ‘bun rieu’ (Vietnamese crab noodle soup) eatery on Hang Luoc Street following hygiene concerns raised by a Chinese tourist on social media.
French tourist thanks Vietnam police after recovering lost phone
Vietnam News 16:57 27/02/2026Police in Phan Rang Ward, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam said on Thursday they had received a thank-you letter from a French tourist after helping him recover a lost mobile phone during the recent Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
Da Nang policeman climbs into storm drain to recover phone for foreign tourist
Vietnam News 15:41 26/12/2025A police officer in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, descended into a storm drain to retrieve an iPhone for a Hong Kong tourist who accidentally dropped it while sightseeing, a quick response that highlighted local authorities' support for foreign visitors despite difficult weather conditions.
Vietnam’s int’l tourist arrivals hit record 19.15 million in 11 months
Travel 15:04 06/12/2025Vietnam reported a record number of international visitors in the first 11 months of 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, official data showed on Saturday.
