Manga doomsday prediction spooks tourists to Japan
World 16:15 03/07/2025TOKYO/HONG KONG - Viral rumours of impending disaster stemming from a comic book prediction have taken the sheen off Japan's tourism boom, with some airlines cancelling flights from Hong Kong where passengers numbers have plunged.
Vietnamese demand for US travel declines sharply
Travel 13:54 27/06/2025Tourism companies are reporting a sharp drop in the number of Vietnamese tourists booking trips to the United States. Industry insiders cite global political tensions and shifting travel trends as key reasons why the U.S. is no longer as appealing as it once was.
Hanoi airport authorities sanction couple for overcharging Taiwanese tourist
Vietnam News 15:09 25/06/2025Police at Noi Bai International Airport tracked down and took action against a couple who faked a ride-hailing app to overcharge a Taiwanese tourist VND900,000 (US$34) for a trip to downtown Hanoi, which normally costs around VND367,000 ($14).
Ancient pine tree falls on moving car during heavy rain in Vietnam’s Da Lat
Vietnam News 16:14 22/06/2025During a heavy downpour in Da Lat City, located in Vietnam’s Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, an ancient pine tree fell and crushed the front of a moving car on Friday afternoon.
Da Nang forces many tourist electric car companies to temporarily halt passenger transport
Economy 12:23 17/06/2025The transport and occupational safety unit under the Department of Construction in Da Nang City, central Vietnam on Monday announced the temporary suspension of several electric tourist vehicles operating in the coastal city.
Over 100 tourists stranded on Vietnam’s Ly Son Island due to storm Wutip
Vietnam News 14:03 13/06/2025More than 100 tourists remain stranded on Ly Son Island off Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam after passenger ferry services were suspended due to dangerous sea conditions caused by storm No. 1, also known as Wutip, local authorities confirmed on Thursday.
Pickup trucks drive on crowded beaches in central Vietnam
Vietnam News 11:39 02/06/2025Videos about two pickup trucks driving on crowded beaches in Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province and Tuy Hoa City, Phu Yen Province, both located in south-central Vietnam, have been circulating online, raising public concern over safety.
Taiwanese family receive apology after boarding pass tearing incident at Phu Quoc airport
Vietnam News 14:29 18/05/2025A Taiwanese female tourist has confirmed that her family received an apology from the relevant agency after an immigration officer at Phu Quoc International Airport off the coast of Kien Giang Province in southern Vietnam tore up one of their boarding passes.
Floating eatery caught overcharging tourists in Vietnam’s Nha Trang fined $800
Vietnam News 15:40 08/05/2025A market monitoring team in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam has fined a floating eatery in Nha Trang Bay which was caught overcharging guests VND20.75 million (US$800).
Direct air route connects Da Nang to Uzbekistan
Travel 11:21 28/04/2025A direct flight from Tashkent, Uzbekistan landed at Da Nang International Airport on Sunday, bringing over 180 visitors to the central coastal city of Da Nang for tourism and cultural experiences.
Tour guide instructs tourists to pose on roadbed in Vietnam’s Central Highlands
Travel 11:38 08/04/2025Social media is buzzing with a video showing a tour guide instructing a group of tourists to pose for photos in the middle of a street in Mang Den Town, Kon Tum Province, located in Vietnam's Central Highlands region, despite the heavy traffic.
