Vietnam to launch national tourism ‘super app’

Visit Vietnam was introduced at the conference titled “Tourism data in digital economy development” on August 15, co-organized by the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, the National Data Association (NDA), and several partners. The platform...

$199 flights on offer to new Aussie holiday favourite

There's no doubt about it: Vietnam is becoming the hot new favourite place for Aussies to take a holiday. And Vietjet is making it even easier to get there. The low-cost airline is celebrating Vietnam's national day with airfares starting at just...

WorldHotels signs resort in Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island

BANGKOK, 19 August 2025: WorldHotels, part of BWH Hotels, is bringing its signature style and sophistication to the pristine shores of Vietnam’s beloved “Pearl Island”, with the signing of the stunning WorldHotels Long Beach Resort Phu Quoc,...

Australian Foreign Minister’s Vietnam Trip Should Promote Rights

This week, Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong will travel to Vietnam to meet her counterpart, Bui Thanh Son. Australia’s relationship with Vietnam is important given Vietnam’s impressive economic growth and its geopolitical position as a...

90-day pause on China tariffs comes too late for US holidays

NEW YORK/SHANGHAI: US shoppers looking for fake Christmas trees and holiday decor this year will have fewer choices and face higher prices as tariffs on Chinese imports force retailers to scale back orders as they assess how tight customer budgets...

How will China tariff whiplash hit holiday shopping? Fake trees offer clues.

(Corrects paragraph 21 to say DCL Logistics provides fulfillment and distribution services for brands like GoPro, it does not import products for them) By Jessica DiNapoli, Casey Hall and Siddharth Cavale NEW YORK/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -U.S. shoppers...

30,000 people sing National Anthem at “Proud to be Vietnamese”

The special artistic event was hosted by the Party Central Committee's Commission for Information, Education, and Mass Mobilization, in coordination with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Hanoi People’s Committee, Vietnam...

Fly to Vietnam Starting at Just Rs 11 with VietJet’s Limited-Time Promotion; Includes Free 20kg Checked Baggage

New Delhi, 18th August 2025: VietJet Air has unveiled an exciting limited-period offer for travelers eager to visit Vietnam, featuring one-way economy fares starting at a mere ₹11 (plus taxes). This special deal is available for bookings made...

Vietnam Airlines adds over 100,000 seats for National Day Holiday rush

I Spent ₦10 Million Travelling the World in 7 Months. Here’s How I Made It Work.

At 24, Maryama* has travelled to 12 countries and 45 cities. This year alone, she’s been to four countries, spending approximately ₦10 million. In this story, she shares how she juggles her 9–5 banking job, side gigs, travel fund, and investments...

Vietnam values multifaceted cooperation with Bulgaria: ambassador

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam always attaches importance to strengthening and developing the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Bulgaria, especially through the Party-to-Party channel, Ambassador Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet affirmed at...

Hanoi: Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam reading space launched

Hanoi (VNA) – The reading-culture space of Hanoi’s iconic Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature Complex) was inaugurated at nearby Van Lake on August 18 to mark the 80th anniversary of the country’s August Revolution (August 19) and National...

Sun Group says approved for US$2bln Van Don resort, can have a casino serving Vietnam locals

Vietnam’s Sun Group says it has been selected by the country’s authorities as the investor for a US$2-billion resort scheme (pictured in an artist’s rendering) at Van Don, Quang Ninh, on the northern coast, which will be permitted to have a...

Embassy holds seminar on Vietnam’s 80-year relations with Cambodia

Phnom Penh (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia held a seminar on August 18 to review Vietnam’s 80-year journey of safeguarding independence, national reunification, and development, as well as its ties with Cambodia. At the event, Thong...

Behind in the tourism race? Just 99.52 lakh foreign tourists visited India in 2024

India recorded 99.52 lakh foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs) in 2024, with the United States and Bangladesh topping the list of source countries over the last five years, Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat told the Lok Sabha on Monday....

Tourism becomes Thailand’s staging ground for controlled crypto integration

Can Thailand’s $60 billion tourism industry become the proving ground for crypto payments, turning digital assets from speculative tools into something travelers actually use? Summary Thailand introduced TouristDigiPay on Aug. 18, 2025, allowing...

Vietnam's Provincial Merger to Drive Growth: Opportunities for Businesses

Vietnam is undergoing one of its most ambitious administrative restructuring initiatives in decades. As Vietnam navigates its provincial merger, businesses stand to benefit from a more integrated and efficient administrative framework that...

Vietnam Airlines adds over 100,000 seats for National Day holiday rush

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam Airlines will add more than 100,000 seats during the busy National Day travel period, raising the total to 600,000 seats on close to 2,900 flights between August 29 and September 3. The figure represents a significant...

'Travel Abroad For Just Rs 11!': Book your airline tickets before THIS date to get 20 kg of FREE check-in baggage as well - Details Inside

Travel: Passengers can only benefit from these deals if they book between August 18 and August 20. Vietnam is often ranked as one of the safest destinations for foreign visitors. Golden Opportunity: Book Plane Ticket Fast Before The Offer Ends...

Hanoi unveils tourism offerings on national celebrations

Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi’s tourism sector has activated a package of 80 new tourism offerings to showcase its cultural heritage while celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2), according to the...