A night out drinking in Vietnam used to mean sipping bia hơi on the sidewalk, a local draft beer. However, a challenge has been thrown down in recent times by craft beer, which is luring a rising number of customers.

 Vietnam will extend visa exemptions for citizens from the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy for the next three years, starting from the beginning of July.

 An online knowledge contest on Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park was launched on June 6 with the grand prize being a US$6,000 tour to explore Son Doong - the largest cave in the world.

 No one can tell for how long such a simple food has been an essential part of Hai Phong gastronomy. It is something worth trying, like the rest of Vietnamese cuisine, for its unique taste as well as the method of cooking.

The ill effects of light pollution on human’s health and the environment has been acknowledged in many other countries, but the topic is rarely mentioned in Vietnam. 

 Hue needs more investment in infrastructure and improvement in local management to brighten its tourism prospects.

Local authorities in Hue have the ambitious plan of developing the city into the gastronomy capital of Vietnam to boost tourism.

 Tourists from the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy will enjoy visa exemptions for the next three years until June 30, 2021, from July 1, 2018, when travelling to Vietnam.

 The number of foreign tourists to Vietnam in the first six months of 2018 surged 27.2 percent year-on-year to 7.89 million, the General Statistics Office announced on June 29.

Cam Ranh International Airport on June 30 officially opened a new terminal for international services (first phase) which has a total investment of $164 million.

 Air New Zealand has launched its third season of non-stop flights between Ho Chi Minh City and New Zealand between June 23 and October 23 this year.

Da Nang, with its jam-packed summer events program, has emerged as the top destination among Vietnamese traveling during the summer break, according to new data published on June 26 by Agoda.

The capital city of Hanoi has created favourable conditions for luring investment in infrastructure under the build-transfer (BT) mode, but municipal authorities require that BT investments be transparent and comply with the law.

Rach Vem fishing village on Phu Quoc Island has attracted a large number of visitors to its pristine natural scenery, exciting experiences and fresh seafood.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ha Noi Transport Service Company (Transerco) plans to issue tickets for the double-decker tour bus service at cheaper price to attract more visitors this summer.

 With its earth heritage and unique culture of ethnic minority groups, the Dong Van Karst Plateau in Ha Giang province is one of the most spectacular destinations in Vietnam. 

Foreign visitors have warmly welcomed Vietnam’s continued visa exemptions for guests from the UK, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy, saying the policy is good for the country to spur tourism.

A coffee shop in Ho Chi Minh City is giving customers a chance to relax in the tranquil surroundings of a Koi fish pond while drinking their favourite cup of coffee.

 US news site includes two Vietnamese beaches on list for those planning their next summer vacation.

 Around 2,000 travellers have been stranded on Co To Island in the northern province of Quang Ninh Province due to bad weather.