Medical tourism fails to leverage Vietnam’s 21 million int'l arrivals
TravelDespite welcoming nearly 21 million foreign visitors last year, Vietnam’s medical tourism sector has failed to capitalize on this massive tourist wave, leaving a high-potential healthcare market largely untapped.
Why is this popular Vietnamese beach destination awash with trash?
TravelMui Ne’s beaches in southern-central Vietnam have recently been inundated with trash despite repeated clean-up efforts by local authorities, officials, armed forces, volunteers, and even tourists.
What makes Phu Quoc Vietnam’s next MICE hotspot?
TravelAlongside Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang, Phu Quoc has been identified as a potential tourism growth hub in the coming years. Ahead of APEC 2027, the island is expected to emerge as a major MICE destination.
Vietnam’s Can Tho tourism authorities respond after tourist criticizes Cai Rang Floating Market
TravelFollowing a recent complaint from a tourist about service quality at Cai Rang Floating Market, Can Tho’s tourism authorities said they had worked with the relevant operator and called for stronger oversight and corrective measures.
Gen Z puts Vietnam among top four travel picks
TravelVietnam ranks fourth among Gen Z’s most popular travel destinations, amid a growing generational divide in travel preferences that sees younger travelers favoring affordable, less crowded, and trend-driven destinations.
In Ho Chi Minh City, War Remnants Museum lets visitors experience life as war reporter
TravelVisitors to Ho Chi Minh City’s War Remnants Museum can now do more than view photographs of Vietnam in wartime: three new exhibition spaces invite them to step into the shoes of the journalists who documented the war from the front lines.
From history to everyday life and food: Tracing Vietnamese heritage in northeastern Thailand
TravelHome to the largest Vietnamese community in Thailand, Isan, which is the way locals refer to northeastern Thailand, preserves many Vietnamese influences that visitors can easily encounter across the region.
Pink church, bustling market put Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Dinh among world’s coolest neighborhoods
TravelHo Chi Minh City's Tan Dinh neighborhood, known for its pink church, historic market, busy cafes, and local eateries, has been ranked among the world's coolest by Time Out for 2026.
Vietnam’s Gia Lai earmarks $3.6mn for attracting int’l tourists in 2026-27
TravelGia Lai Province in Vietnam plans to allocate around VND95 billion (US$3.6 million) in 2026-27 to encourage businesses to operate international charter flights carrying foreign tourists to Phu Cat Airport.
One day, three countries: A road journey from Vietnam to northeastern Thailand
TravelIn early September, your correspondent had a chance to join an overland tour through Laos and Thailand, with stops in northeastern Thailand’s provinces along the Mekong River.
