Hanoi to offer free admission to tourist attractions, historic sites on National Day
TravelHanoi will waive admission fees at tourist attractions, historic sites, and cultural facilities across the city on National Day (September 2).
Vietnamese man makes business out of giant water bug farming
EconomyAfter the COVID-19 pandemic, a former tour guide in Ho Chi Minh City returned to his hometown in Can Tho City turned to farming giant water bugs (Lethocerus indicus), an unusual livelihood that has gradually grown into a promising business.
Foreign-language-only signs linger in Da Nang despite city order
TravelMore than a month after authorities in Da Nang City, central Vietnam ordered a crackdown on foreign-language-only business signs, enforcement remains uneven, with some areas seeing little change despite intensified inspections.
Dai Tam’s 'banh cong': A crispy fritter with 100 years of history in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
TravelFormer Dai Tam Commune, now part of My Xuyen Ward in Can Tho City, is known for many local specialties, but its most famous dish is 'banh cong,' a crispy savory fritter.
In Vietnam, tourists risk their lives climbing onto cliffs for photos
TravelYoung 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.
Panama-flagged ship brings 4,000 international tourists to Vietnam's Nha Trang
TravelThe international cruise ship Adora Magic City, flying the Panamanian flag, docked at Cam Ranh International Port, bringing around 4,000 international tourists to Nha Trang for sightseeing and leisure.
Vietnam's Da Nang tops Thai travelers' searches for month-long stays: Agoda
TravelDa Nang City in central Vietnam topped the list of overseas destinations most searched by Thai travelers for accommodations for stays of at least 30 nights, ahead of Indonesia's Bali, Japan's Tokyo and Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur, according to Agoda, a global digital travel platform.
Getting lost in the sacred valley of Vietnam’ My Son Sanctuary, where ancient bricks tell a thousand-year story
TravelFrom around the ninth to 13th centuries, My Son was an important religious center of the Champa civilization.
Nha Trang emerges as South Korea's second-most searched destination for Chuseok
TravelNha Trang, a beach destination in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, ranked second among the overseas destinations most searched by South Korean travelers for this year's Chuseok holiday, also known as Korean Thanksgiving, behind Japan's Tokyo, according to global travel app Skyscanner.
From room keys to food waste: Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City speed up green transition
Ho Chi Minh CityHotels in Ho Chi Minh City are going beyond saving electricity and water or reducing waste, incorporating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards into every aspect of their operations, from room keys to the way leftover food is handled.
