At the right place, at the right time
July 09, 2020 | 10:00
While many parts of the world are still busy coping with the global health crisis caused by the coronavirus, locals and the remaining foreigners in Vietnam – including me – can enjoy a sense of security that has become invaluable, even enabling us to travel the country again for very affordable prices.
Reviving Vietnam’s Central Coast tourism
July 08, 2020 | 08:00
Being blessed with stunning beaches and some of the world’s heritage sites, the cities and provinces of Central Vietnam are preparing to cash in again on these advantages by running enticing promotion programmes for domestic tourists through strong co-operation among each other, thereby promoting the region as a safe and hospitable one to visit.
Rapid explosion in the domestic tourism arena
June 24, 2020 | 09:00
Responding to the national tourism stimulus programme “Vietnamese travelling Vietnam” launched by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, many businesses, travel agencies, restaurants, hotels, and other destinations have simultaneously reduced ticket prices and offered special deals to attract tourists, creating a domestic travel craze starting in May and expecting to last until the end of this year.
Hospitality gears up for a rebound
June 17, 2020 | 08:00
With zero community transmissions of coronavirus for almost two months, Vietnam’s approach may well become a benchmark for recovery with almost 80 per cent of hotels and resorts in Vietnam reopening recently and more expected to resume operations imminently.
No complacency for tourism industry
June 16, 2020 | 11:00
The central coast city of Danang has been named among the world’s 10 destinations favoured by South Korean, Thai, Japanese, and Singaporean families and couples, with Altara Suites emerging as a top choice among high-class hospitality establishments.
Mu Cang Chai attaining prestige in eco-tourism
June 15, 2020 | 16:06
Both small and larger-scale projects focusing on eco-tourism and green agriculture have contributed to change the face of Mu Cang Chai district in the northwest mountainous province of Yen Bai, as well as awaken the abundant potential of the area.
Learnings from collective efforts 1
May 21, 2020 | 11:00
It was a lucky lottery number that spared me being drafted into Vietnam War, only to find myself 25 years later moving my wife and baby daughter here to trade the street violence then gripping my native New York for the economic opportunity created by the end of the US economic embargo.
Expats get to grips with new normal
May 19, 2020 | 10:31
A sense of relief and normality is creeping back into Vietnam for the expatriates of the country, many of whom were without enough work while schools remained closed. And while complexities still abound, their plans can start to get back on track, with their social lives also being given a boost.
Tourism in dire need of solutions to save itself
May 19, 2020 | 10:13
With difficulties in accessing government support packages, about 90 per cent of Vietnamese tourism businesses specialising in inbound tourists are struggling to find ways to temporarily shift to exploiting domestic visitors as their main markets remain completely paralysed.
Stairs up to heaven 2
April 20, 2020 | 15:27
Newly opening in 2019, the resort is the first and only high-end property in the beautiful but little known rocky mountain town of Ba Khan. The first stage of Ba Khan Village Resort includes only 24 deluxe and junior suite rooms while the second one, which is to be opened in 2021, will offer additional rooms and services.
Sparkling gem amidst green fields
April 20, 2020 | 15:15
Passing the familiar tourist villages of Lac and Pom Con where most villagers operate their homestays and earn their living from tourists, we move to Chieng Chau village which is more tranquil than the tourist hubs.
Up and Down in the green Mai Chau getaway
April 14, 2020 | 15:05
Just two and a half hours away from Hanoi, the lush valley and gem mountains of Mai Chau in Hoa Binh province offer a mix of culture and adventure.
Irish tourists pen heartfelt message following quarantine period
April 02, 2020 | 16:32
Two tourists from Ireland have displayed their sincere thanks to Vietnamese medical workers for the assistance provided to the pair during their compulsory 14-day quarantine period in the central province of Nghe An which came about as a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic.
Tourists describe unique escapades
April 01, 2020 | 07:00
As the dust settles on the mass closure of borders, rendering tourism all but nonexistent for the short-term at least, more stories have emerged of tourists changing plans, being helped by locals, and adjusting to daily changes in regulations before stricter lockdowns were put in place.
Unilever helps protect lives from COVID-19 pandemic
March 31, 2020 | 16:41
Unilever Vietnam has announced its Stay Strong Vietnam initiative to support Vietnam and its people in the fight against the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
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