VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved Hanoi’s hosting of the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) and the 11th ASEAN Para Games (Para Games 11) in 2021.

 The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has launched the country’s official tourism portal, www.vietnam.travel, to deliver comprehensive information and inspiration for foreign travellers.

 The new boat tour at the tourism hub of Trang An complex in the northern province of Ninh Binh is adding more prestige to the UNESCO-recognised World Heritage Site while at the same time strengthening the province’s tourism brand.

 Endowed cool weather year-round, wonderful natural beauty and extraordinary culture and history turn Bac Ha district into another draw to tourists, besides Sa Pa, in the northern province of Lao Cai.

 “Hoi An Memories” – A dazzling outdoor spectacle reenacting different historical periods of the ancient town of Hoi An has been introduced to visitors since March this year. T

 Travel and Leisure has announced its annual 2018 list of the world’s best cities and Vietnam’s Hoi An is on it.

 A restaurant called “Hue” in Vietnamese stands out from the other eateries in Hong Kong’s North Point area. The tiny, delicate restaurant serves pure Vietnamese food.

 Lake Ba Be in the northern province of Bac Kan is Vietnam’s largest and one of the 100 largest fresh water lakes in the world. 

 The ASEAN Tourism Forum 2019 (ATF 2019) will take place in Ha Long City, the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh, from January 14-18 next year, themed “ASEAN - the Power of One”. 

 “Though it has long been heralded as a hip destination, Vietnam’s southern supercity somehow keeps getting cooler” is how Lonely Planet describes HCMC which it has named the third best place to visit in Asia this year.

 The 2-million-USD deal between Hanoi and the US television network CNN from 2017 – 2018 has spurred international tourist arrivals to the capital city over the past year.

 The tourism sector in the central coastal city of Da Nang is making efforts in improving hotel competitiveness. It is providing local staff with knowledge about hotel operation and management.

 Hello, a UK weekly magazine has announced its annual list of Asia’s best destinations for backpackers.

 Self, a US magazine for women, has announced its annual list of top 12 beautiful biking destinations in the world, which you’ll want to add to your bucket list.

 Like the French, the Vietnamese eat snails too, but not the same kind of snails. They eat oc (Vietnamese freshwater snails), which are smaller and chewier than their land-based cousins.

 An outdoor spectacle that re-enacts different historical periods of the ancient town of Hoi An has left strong impressions on visitors to the locality.

 The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced its plan to adjust the schedule of flights to and from Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, China on July 22 due to storm Ampil, which hit China’s eastern coast. 

Son La province boasts many captivating views of natural scenery and mountainous landscapes. Here are 10 amazing destinations you should not miss when visiting the area.

 Cyclo tours are popular transport around tourist destinations, including Hue imperial city. Cyclos are a common means of transport for both locals and visitors to the city. 

 Tourism along Vietnam’s coastline has taken off, and with investment capital continuing to pour in, the luxury segment shows no signs of slowing down.