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British tourist drops sex assault allegation

A British tourist who claimed she had been sexually assaulted on a cruise ship in Ha Long Bay has told police she no longer wants to press charges.

American man likes broiled field mice dish from Dong Thap

Brandon Hurley one day drove a motorbike from HCM City to Cao Lanh in Dong Thap to taste grilled field mice, a well-known field mouse in the Mekong Delta.

Korean man dies after crashing into power pole in Da Lat

Police in the resort city of Da Lat in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong on March 27 announced that a Korean tourist died on March 25 after his motorbike crashed into a roadside power pole.

Landed house ownership proposal for foreigners needs review

The National Assembly Standing Committee has asked the Government to review a provision in the draft of the revised Housing Law that allows foreigners to own landed houses.

Japanese artist to hold charity concert for children with cancer

Japanese pianist Keiko Borujeson will play a jazz charity concert at the U Café in the ancient town of Hoi An on March 24 to raise funds for children with cancer under treatment at the Da Nang Oncology Hospital.

British tourist injured trying to take photo on Ha Giang cliff

A British tourist fell from a cliff in Hà Giang Province after trying to climb to the edge to take a photo, local authorities confirmed Sunday.

Japanese man gives his love to Ha Giang

For the past 21 years, each month a Japanese man spends some two weeks in Lo Lo Chai, a remote village in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang, becoming a familiar friend to many members of the Lo Lo ethnic minority group.

Japanese rehab technician volunteers to help Vietnamese patients

Kawamura Hiroaki, a Japanese rehabilitation technician at Quang Tri General Hospital in Quang Tri Province, helped an old patient prepare for her physical therapy practice.

British couple return to thank medical staff for saving them from COVID-19

A British couple among the nation's first COVID-19 patients have returned to Vietnam to thank the medical staff who treated them and present the hosts with a book about their time under care.

Da Nang authorities seek solution to foreign man begging for money on streets

The authorities in Da Nang are looking for s foreign man who holds a signboard reading "I am traveling without money. Please support my trip”.

Spanish architect reveals journey into a woman’s dreams in Hanoi

A photo exhibition themed “A journey into a woman’s dreams” by Spanish architect Salvador Pérez Arroyo opened on March 7 at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoi.

American food blogger with love for Vietnamese street food

A passion for street food has inspired American actress Corrin Carlson to become a food blogger giving reviews about food, restaurants, travel, and daily life during her three-year stay in Vietnam.

Nha Trang sets up teams to catch stray dogs after attack

The move followed a dog attack reported in the city on Monday. A white Alabai dog weighing 20kg attacked a foreign tourist, biting his arms and causing serious injuries.

Nha Trang: Foreign tourist hospitalised after dog attack

Nha Trang City’s authorities have launched an investigation after a dog attacked foreign tourists in the city, leaving one of them with serious injuries.

Korean musician brings Vietnamese beauty to the world

Joseph Kwon, a singer-musician from the Republic of Korea (RoK), has helped promote the beauty of landscapes, culture and people of Vietnam to the world through his music.

Vietnamese calligraphy nurtures French scholar’s soul

A foreign man in a traditional Vietnamese long dress drawing calligraphy at a recent Spring Calligraphy Festival in the Literature Temple in downtown Hanoi attracted many visitors.

UK animal rescuer brings passion for conservation to Vietnam

The 36-year-old is very tall and thin with a friendly smile. He has been a wild animal rescuer in Vietnam for nearly eight years.

Canadian-Vietnamese family travels the world

Embarking on their journey since Tết (Lunar New Year), Maxime Godin-Murphy’s family have set foot in nearly 30 localities of Vietnam, 10 countries in Europe and just finished a short visit to his family in Canada.

Korean artist launches music video promoting Vietnamese tourism

A series of famous tourist attractions of Vietnam are beautifully present in “Butterfly Flakes”, the latest music video by artist Joseph Kwon (also known as Joseph Quyen) from the Republic of Korea.

Hanoi hosts Ao Dai fashion show by Italian designer

A fashion show featuring the first Ao Dai, the nation’s traditional long dress, collection by Italian designer Maria Elena Di Terlizzi was held on October 19 in Hanoi.