American readers vote Hoi An into world’s 25 best cities list


Hoi An town in central Vietnam has secured 20th place in a new global listing of 25 best cities chosen by readers of U.S. magazine Travel + Leisure.

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Stranded tourists in Phu Quoc struggle as bad weather disrupts travel


Thousands of tourists stuck on Phu Quoc Island for days due to bad weather are struggling to return to the mainland with suspended ferry services and limited flights, leaving them anxious.

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Phu Quoc among world’s 25 best islands: US magazine


Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s largest island off the southern province of Kien Giang, has been selected one of 25 best islands in the world by readers of U.S. magazine Travel+Leisure.

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Hanoi taxi driver fined $580 for gouging Polish tourist


Transport inspectors in Hanoi have fined a taxi driver VND13.5 million ($580) for overcharging a foreign tourist by five times the normal fare.

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Two Vietnam restaurants among Southeast Asia’s best: US magazine


Rice Market restaurant on Phu Quoc Island and another on the Vietage train were listed among the best newly-lauched in Southeast Asia by U.S. magazine Travel + Leisure.

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Bad weather strands over 43,000 tourists on Phu Quoc Island


Some 43,300 tourists including 2,154 foreigners are stuck on Phu Quoc Island in the southern Kien Giang Province since ferry services to the mainland are suspended due to rough seas.

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Vietnam among top 10 destinations for budget-friendly tourists


Canadian travel magazine The Travel has included Vietnam in a list of the “world’s 10 most incredible destinations which are surprisingly cheap to visit,” along with Laos and Indonesia.

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Health tips for your first visit to Vietnam


Vietnam has become one of the most popular travel destinations in Asia, and makes a visitor feel like they have entered another world.

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Aviation regulator eyes $1 bln upgrade for Cam Ranh airport


The national aviation authority is seeking approval to upgrade Cam Ranh Airport in central Vietnam at a cost of VND24.3 trillion (US$1.02 billion).

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Covid cloud turbulence as Vietnam seeks links to key tourism markets


The Vietnamese aviation industry is struggling to restore pre-pandemic frequency of international flights to key tourism markets as several retain tough entry policies, officials says.

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