
Ha Long Bay, Cat Ba Island suspend tourism as Storm Mulan nears
travel | 404585085Quang Ninh Province closed public beaches while tourism activities at tourist hotspots Ha Long Bay and Cat Ba Island were halted from Wednesday afternoon due to the impacts of Storm Mulan.

More helicopter rides proposed after Con Dao airport closes for upgrade
travel | 404595085Authorities in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province have proposed increasing the frequency of helicopter rides from the mainland to Con Dao after the tourist island closed its airport for a nine-month upgrade.

Vietnam minister proposes visa exemption for US, European travelers
travel | 404295085Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung proposed expanding visa exemption for tourists from the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and India to boost sector recovery.

Vietnam-Kazakhstan flights to resume next month
travel | 404305085Vietnam plans to resume direct flights between beach resort town Cam Ranh and Nur-Sultan and Almaty cities in Kazakhstan in September.

Vietnam among Asia's best places 'for holiday': Australian travel publication
travel | 404075085Australian magazine Traveller has listed Vietnam among the eight "best places to go in Asia for a holiday."

Vietnam tourist island to ban single-use plastics
travel | 404085085Authorities in the Co To island district in the northern province of Quang Ninh is set to prohibit visitors from bringing in plastic bags and bottles.

Summer holiday overcrowding tests tourists' endurance
travel | 403775086Many tourists are ruing summer vacation burdens, having to catch early-morning flights to avoid airport crowds, struggle to find a restaurant and wait for hours to get on a ferry.

E-visa tips for foreigners wanting to visit Vietnam
travel | 403655086With Vietnam reopening its borders after more than two years and lifting most Covid restrictions, here are some tips for foreigners on getting electronic visas for smooth entry.