The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will develop tourism into a spearhead by 2030, creating impetus to boost the growth of other industries, and making significant contributions to shaping a modern economy.

The average spending by tourists from China, the largest source of visitors to Vietnam, is much lower than that of other nationalities, according to a report by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism.

The mass influx of tourists to several tourist destinations has given rise to controversies about whether Vietnam’s tourism has reached the saturation point and needs to take a time out for reinforcement. 

Eighty paragliders from Vietnam and Laos joined the Da Nang Open Paragliding Championship 2019 in the central city of Da Nang on July 27.

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on July 29-August 4.

A young man in Hanoi has launched a photo collection following his tour by motorbike to 42 cities and provinces across the country.

The Central Highlands has been known as a land of unique and long-standing cultures. 

Ly Son, one of important frontier islands of the country, is located in Quang Ngai province, 15 nautical miles (28km) from the mainland. The waterway is the only route to this island district.

The body of the Vietnamese tourist who died in giant waves in Bali, Indonesia, last weekend was brought home on July 25, according to the Embassy of Vietnam in Indonesia.

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has released a list containing the country’s top 10 most popular destinations foreign tourists visited during 2018.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will apply the piece concept for baggage allowances on all domestic and international flights from August 1, replacing the current weight concept.

A fleet of 120 electric cars from the Hoi An Shuttle Bus (HSB) brand are officially set to come into operation in the ancient town of Hoi An.

The tourism industry is considered a spearhead sector, making contributions to the national economy. But, tourism growth is posing challenges to the environment, especially at popular tourist sites.

The tourism industry is considered a spearhead sector, making contributions to the national economy. But, tourism growth is posing challenges to the environment, especially at popular tourist sites.

Featuring a quirky decoration, a café named ‘The Upside Down House’ in Vung Tau city, Ba Ria Vung Tau province has been luring people who love taking funny pictures.

Vietnam is striving to achieve its goal of welcoming 17.5 – 18 million international tourists by the end of 2019, a year earlier than scheduled.

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on July 22-28.

Vietnam's landscape and people are beautiful in a photo set named "My country" by Nguyen Vinh Hien from Vinh Long province.

A festival on the cultural preservation and development of the ethnic Cham community will be held in the central province of Phu Yen from August 13-16.

Dozens of households in Thu Dau Mot City in the southern province of Bình Dương continue to make clay jars and pots by traditional methods, just as their ancestors once did.