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Lam Dong eyes to become “green paradise”

By VNA January 05, 2024 | 12:04

The Central Highlands province of Lam Dong is striving to become a “green paradise”, with the attraction of leading high-end resort-eco-healthcare-sport tourism centres in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.

Vietnam - safest country to visit in Asia: Travel Off Path

By VNA January 05, 2024 | 11:59

World-leading indie travel news source Travel Off Path has listed Vietnam as the safest country to visit in Asia for 2024.

Tourists the winners in payment advances

By Luu Huong January 02, 2024 | 14:00

Vietnam’s new cross-border payment initiatives represent a significant advancement in streamlining payment processes for tourists, a move set to significantly enhance tourism across Southeast Asia.

Opportunity to earn millions from agricultural tourism

By Thai An January 02, 2024 | 11:50

The advantage of being an agricultural country can bring huge opportunities to Vietnam’s tourism industry, if utilised effectively, according to experts.

Bangkok crowned world’s most visited city

By VNA December 29, 2023 | 16:56

Bangkok, Phuket and Pattaya are among the top 20 most visited cities in the world this year, according to a report by the payment-processing corporation Mastercard.

Vietnam surpasses international tourism goals for 2023

By Lam Tien December 26, 2023 | 17:44

With an estimated 12.5 million visitors, the nation has surpassed its target for international tourists, according to the National Administration of Tourism.

Kiss Bridge-a new iconic destination in Vietnam

By VNA December 25, 2023 | 16:20

Just as Golden Bridge in Da Nang stole the hearts of the world in 2018, the newly opened Kiss Bridge on Phu Quoc Island is expected to become another phenomenon for global travelers.

Malaysia becomes most visited country in Southeast Asia

By Thai An December 20, 2023 | 17:47

Malaysia was the most popular tourist destination in Southeast Asia this year, welcoming 26 million international visitors by mid-November.

Foreign tourists to Vietnam surge 3.8-fold in 11 months of 2023

By VNA December 20, 2023 | 11:36

Foreign tourists to Vietnam exceeded 11.2 million in the first 11 months of 2023, 3.8-fold higher than the same period last year, according to the General Statistics Office.

Hopes rise for Chinese tourist boost

By Thai An December 13, 2023 | 17:00

Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit brings hope of an increase in Chinese tourists coming to Vietnam by as much as 80–90 per cent next year.

A greener focus for tourism

By Hoang Oanh December 13, 2023 | 16:58

Sustainable tourism is now a mandatory requirement worldwide. Ha Van Sieu, deputy director of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, told VIR’s Hoang Oanh about the green development directions of Vietnam’s tourism industry.