Ho Chi Minh City eatery staff go above and beyond for Singaporean tourists' lost travel budget
Ho Chi Minh City 18:32 08/10/2026Believing they had accidentally tossed their entire travel budget, two Singaporean visitors received heartfelt help from Ho Chi Minh City eatery staff and sanitation workers who sifted through three garbage trucks in the rain.
‘Vietnam is incredibly safe’: British traveler praises locals after Google Maps detour strands him in mountains
Travel 18:59 06/10/2026A 63-year-old British tourist who became stranded in a remote mountainous area in central Vietnam after following Google Maps has praised local residents and police for coming to his aid, calling Vietnam an “incredibly safe” country worth experiencing.
In Ho Chi Minh City, Swedish tourist moved as woman pays for his coffee
Vietnam News 18:04 30/09/2026A Swedish tourist visiting Ho Chi Minh City was struggling to find a cup of unsweetened coffee when a local woman offered him a ride on her motorbike to a nearby coffee shop and even paid for his drink.
Russian tourist arrivals in Vietnam forecast to hit record 1.5mn in 2026
Travel 16:45 07/09/2026The total number of Russian tourists visiting Vietnam this year could reach a record 1.5 million, according to Nikita Kondratiev, director of the Department of Multilateral Economic Cooperation and Special Projects under Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development.
Tourist seeks injury assessment after being assaulted for objecting to public urination on Nha Trang beach
Vietnam News 15:22 17/08/2026Police in Bac Nha Trang Ward in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa have issued a referral for a tourist who was allegedly assaulted after asking a man not to urinate on Nha Trang Beach to undergo a medical examination for injuries as part of their investigation.
Vietnam’s new tourist train connecting Hue-Phong Nha to launch in late August
Travel 08:09 15/08/2026A heritage tourist train linking Hue and Phong Nha, two of Vietnam’s renowned tourism destinations, is set to begin operations on August 28, with ticket discounts available during its initial launch period.
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.
