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Vietnam Airlines announces flight price hike

 Vietnam Airlines will continue raising flight prices following Vietjet Air and Jetstar Pacific, doubling overall ticket prices after taxes and increased fees.

Inbound tourism still heavily reliant on China, South Korea

 The local tourism industry witnessed a 27.2% upsurge of international arrivals during the first half of 2018, though it was noted that the inbound tourism segment remains heavily reliant upon the two source markets of China and South Korea.

Discover Phu Yen's sedge mat craft village

Phu Tan craft village in Tuy An district in the South Central Coastal province of Phu Yen has been famous as the home of artisan weavers of sedge mats for hundreds of years.

Vietnam Airlines adjusts flight schedule due to typhoon Prapiroon

 National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will adjust flights from/to Busan of the Republic of Korea and Fukuoka of Japan on July 3 due to typhoon Prapiroon which is raging in the Korean Peninsula.

Tam Duong market embraces local mountain culture

 Tam Duong market in in Lai Chau city is a typical mountain market. It’s not just a trading place but also a meeting venue of the Dao, Mong, Thai, Giay, and Lu ethnic minority people.

New funicular up Sa Pa mountain launched

 The longest and mosy advanced funicular railway in Vietnam allows you to admire without effort the extraordinary landscapes of this very famous tourist resort of Vietnam’s northwestern region.

The absurdity of tourist arrival growth

 Vietnam may not be inferior to her neighbors when it comes to tourism resources. But why is there such a huge gap in the spending by international tourists between Vietnam and the other countries?

Ha Long hotels hike room rates sky-high

 Many hotels in Ha Long city in the northern province of Quang Ninh have hiked the prices of their rooms to 1.5 – 2.5 times normal this peak season, with prices especially high at weekends.

Fermented buffalo skin, a specialty of Thai people in Son La

 Moc Chau plateau in Son La province, where the Thai live, is well-known for its fresh air, beautiful flowers, and delicious food. Fermented buffalo skin is a special indigenous dish of the Thai.

Waste threatening the Cu Lao Cham Natural Reserve

 The increasing number of visitors coming to Cu Lao Cham Natural Reserve, Quang Nam province, is leaving a toll on the surrounding environment. 

Craft beer - a unique twist for taste buds

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.

Visitors laud Vietnam's visa exemption extension

 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.

Winner of online contest to get free tour of marvelous Son Doong Cave

 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.

Bun Tom (shrimp vermicelli noodle)

 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.

Tour operators in Hue call for infrastructure improvement

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

Hue ambitious to be Vietnam’s gastronomy capital

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

Visa exemption extended for Western European visitors

 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.

Vietnam serves nearly 8 million foreign tourists in H1

 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.

New terminal inaugurated at Cam Ranh Int’l Airport

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 launches HCM City-NZ flight

 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.