Why has central Vietnam’s top UNESCO destination gone unusually quiet?
Travel 17:57 22/10/2026Hoi An Ancient Town in Da Nang City, located in central Vietnam, has seen an unusual drop in visitors and ticket sales over the past month, leaving its normally bustling streets noticeably quieter than usual.
Photos at any cost? Tourists risk their lives at dangerous spots across Vietnam
Travel 14:58 19/10/2026From sitting in the middle of a road on Hai Van Pass in central Vietnam to climbing precarious cliffs in Ho Chi Minh City and scaling stacked rocks in Quang Ninh City in the northern region, tourists have continued to seek out risky locations for photographs, raising concerns over traffic safety and the danger of falls.
Vietnamese taxi drivers win over foreign tourists with honesty, kindness
Vietnam News 17:09 09/10/2026Two Vietnamese drivers have earned praise for their considerate treatment of foreign visitors: one in Da Nang City stopped a South Korean tourist from overpaying by more than 10 times the fare, while another in Hanoi stuck to an agreed price and helped a Chinese couple reach Noi Bai International Airport in time for their flight.
In Vietnam, tourists risk their lives climbing onto cliffs for photos
Travel 11:59 25/08/2026Young people in Vietnam are putting themselves in dangerous situations by climbing onto cliffs and standing near edges above the sea, all in pursuit of photos and videos to share on social media.
Four tourists swept into sea off central Vietnam while taking photos; 2 rescued
Vietnam Life 16:03 08/08/2026A group of six people was walking to Mui Nghe on Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang, central Vietnam, to take photos when waves suddenly swept four of them into the sea.
Free date palm garden draws visitors to Vietnam’s Dong Thap
Travel 17:20 26/07/2026Chala Farm, an eco-tourism garden in Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam, is attracting visitors with 110 date palm trees laden with ripe fruit, offering a scenic spot for families and tourists to explore and take photos free of charge.
2 tourists face $951 fine each for breaking over 10kg of coral in south-central Vietnam
Vietnam News 17:00 19/07/2026Authorities in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam are preparing to impose administrative fines of around VND25 million (US$951) each on two tourists who have broken more than 10 kilograms of Acropora coral at Hon Chong Beach in Bac Nha Trang Ward.
Rival stall owner sprays water at crowded neighboring stall in Vietnam tourist site
Vietnam News 07:41 28/06/2026A group of tourists were enjoying drinks and food at a tourist site in Cua Lo Ward, Nghe An Province, north-central Vietnam when they were sprayed with water by a man at a neighboring drink stall, prompting public outrage and an official investigation into the incident.
Thailand to cut visa-free stay to 30 days for tourists from 93 countries
World 14:27 14/05/2026Thailand will cut the visa-free stay period for tourists from 93 countries from 60 days to 30 days to help prevent criminal activity, the foreign minister said.
Da Nang proposes $3.8 night-shift support for beach personnel
Vietnam News 17:29 10/05/2026Authorities in Da Nang City, central Vietnam have proposed a support payment of VND100,000 (US$3.8) per person for personnel working night shifts at the city’s beaches.
Vietnam in global media: What’s missing from the picture
Travel 15:27 03/05/2026Vietnam’s tourism sector is growing strongly, with many positive signs and increasing attention from international media, where the country is more often featured by experienced travel writers.
'Perfect Japan' posts spark Gen Z social media backlash
World 15:44 24/03/2026Take an everyday video on any suburban transport network, add anime-style music and a rosy filter, and it's suddenly a scene from the Japanese holiday of your dreams.
