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Five most nostalgic coffee shops in Saigon

Radio Coffee, Goc Hanoi, Lao Hac Quan, Nha Minh 80s and Café 81 in HCM City are known as nice places for groups, couples or anyone who like savouring a cup of coffee and indulging themselves in a nostalgic space full of items that date back decades.

HCM City weekend bazaar attracts droves of visitors

A weekend flea market at Bach Dang Wharf in downtown HCM City has been attracting a large number of local and international visitors since it first opened in late April.

Red maple tourist area blooms open in Da Lat

 A red maple tourist area has just been opened to the public in the resort city of Da Lat.

HCM City post office, tunnels among top Asian landmarks

HCM City once again proved itself to be a must-visit place in Asia as travellers named its network of wartime tunnels and a 130-year-old post office among the top 25 landmarks of the region.

Hanoi may replace 4,000 trees

Ha Noi aims to replace more than 4,000 xa cu (African mahogany, scientific name Khaya senegalensis) trees in the city at risk of falling down, threatening the safety of citizens in the stormy season.

Earnings from tourism grow 26.7 percent in five months

 Vietnam earned 212.2 trillion VND (9.34 billion USD) from tourism in the first five months of 2017, an increase of 26.7 percent from the same period last year, according to the General Statistics Office.

A tour around biggest ethnic market in Lai Chau

San Thang kermis is the largest of its kind in Lai Chau, bringing together the Dao, Mong, Thai, Giay and Lu ethnic people from across the northern mountainous province.

Hanoi to cut, move 1,300 trees

VietNamNet Bridge – Around 1,000 trees on Pham Van Dong Street in Hanoi’s Cau Giay District will be cut down, 158 moved, and 142 pruned for the expansion of Ring Road 3.

Ineffective investment in public parking lots in Hanoi

Planning on a network of public parking lots in the capital city has several limitations and is yet to meet real demands, the Urban Department of Hanoi People’s Council said.

Ban on Hanoi's street fruit stands proposed

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi plans to ban street fruit stands and ensure fruit is sold in stores so the city can better manage fruit sales and food safety.

Flood risks at 18 spots in Hanoi

Ha Noi has 18 locations at risk of flooding when rainfall averages at least 50mm per two hours, according to head of the Ha Noi Sewerage and Drainage Limited Company.

Five ideal places to take photos in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge - Here are five places in Hanoi which serve as perfect backgrounds for photographers.

30% surge in international tourists to Vietnam

 The number of international visitors to Viet Nam in the first five months of 2017 was estimated at 5.25 million, a year-on-year surge of 29.6 per cent.

Students study 16 hours a day to prepare for high-school entrance exams

VietNamNet Bridge - Secondary school graduates are now gearing up to prepare for the high-school entrance exams, slated for June 9. 

Local airlines plan new services, more seats in peak summer travel season

 Domestic airlines are planning to launch new routes and operate additional flights to meet growing demand during the peak summer travel season.

Hoi An on top amazing int’l vacations that won’t cost a fortune

 According to the website, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hoi An has roots that can be traced back to a 15th-century fishing port. Today the coastal town offers both historical sites and pristine, white-sand beaches.

Sand should be treated as highly valuable resource: expert

The sand volume left on Tien River and Hau Rivers should be carefully preserved and must not be exploited indiscriminately or sold cheaply, according to Nguyen Huu Thien, an independent researcher on Mekong Delta ecology.

The top tours from HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge - Here are the top Saigon tours, which range from full-day trips to the iconic Chu Chi Tunnels to boat cruises through the vast Mekong Delta.

Da Lat’s red maple tourist area opens

 A red maple tourist area has just been opened for the public on May 26 at Da Lat City’s Ward 3 in the central highlands province of Lam Dong.

Lao Cai to build tourism market

Lao Cai city has begun construction of the Pho Moi tourism market, the first such market in Vietnam.