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Vietnamese ice coffee named among best rated coffees in the world

The nation’s unique ice coffee has been hailed as one of the best rated coffees in the world, according to TasteAtlas, a website dedicated to discovering fresh ingredients, traditional dishes, and authentic restaurants around the world.

Hanoi streets bloom with white sua flowers

Many streets in Hanoi City have been covered in sweeping white sua flowers that are blooming during spring time.

Free library attracts Hanoi bookworms

A free library in Hanoi has become a popular place for Hanoi book lovers.

Hanoi walking street closed for upgrade

Hanoi’s Trinh Cong Son Pedestrianised street has just been closed for renovation work.

Vietnamese baguette ranked 7th in world’s top 50 best street foods: TasteAtlas

TasteAtlas, a website dedicated to discovering fresh ingredients, traditional dishes, and authentic restaurants around the world, has recognised Vietnamese baguette, known locally as "Banh mi", as the 7th best street food in the world.

Bình Thuận to kick off National Tourism Year 2023 in March

National Tourism Year 2023 will kick off in the central province of Bình Thuận on March 25, bolstering the tourism potential of the locality and its diversity of historic and cultural identities.

Beauty of plum blossoms in Nghe An

Muong Long Commune in the central province of Nghe An is covered by plum blossoms, offering a stunning beauty at this time of the year.

Ha Tinh rubber forest changes from yellow to red

A rubber forest in the central province of Ha Tinh is undergoing a transformation as its trees change colour with the turning season.

Quang Ninh opens new tourist sites on Bai Tu Long Bay

The northern province of Quang Ninh will open more new destinations on Bai Tu Long Bay for tourists.

Vietnam and France cooperate in preserving Hue imperial relic complex

The Hue Monuments Conservation Center and the French School of the Far East on February 16 signed an agreement aimed at preserving cultural heritage in the Hue imperial relic complex.

Khanh Hoa authorities to reclaim resort mansion of Vietnam’s last king

Authorities in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa are planning to reclaim a complex of five French style villas which used to host late King Bao Dai and his family during their holidays for better preservation.

New Zealand reporter shares travel experiences on Con Dao Island

Brett Atkinson, a reporter of The New Zealand Herald, has published an article sharing his interesting experiences when visiting Con Dao Island in the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau.

TripAdvisor honours two Vietnamese localities

Two Vietnamese cities, Ho Chi Minh City and Hoi An, have been listed among the Top 6 ASEAN destinations to win the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of The Best 2023 Awards.

Da Lat proposes opening night market, casino services

The authorities of Da Lat City in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong have recommended opening food streets, night markets and casinos in some areas.

Vietnam among destinations for best slow travel holidays in 2023

Australian travel publication Traveller of The Sydney Morning Herald has recently released its list of the top 20 slow travel holidays for this year, with Vietnam featured in the list of places to visit in 2023.

Hanoi to partly remove fences at Thu Le Zoo

Hanoi will continue to remove fences at Thu Le Zoo following the city's plan to make public parks free to visitors, according to the municipal Vice Chairman Duong Duc Tuan.

Tourists enjoy cyclo tours in HCM City

Many tourists in HCM City choose to travel around the city by cyclos.

Hundreds of HCM City bus stops get facelifts

Hundreds of bus stops in HCM City have had facelifts, as part of moves to improve the city’s public transport sector.

Ancient town's full moon festival named intangible heritage

The annual Nguyên Tiêu Festival on the 15th of lunar January in Hội An has been recognised as a National Intangible Heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Vietnam among top best places to go for budget honeymoon

Lonely Planet suggested newlyweds can spend their unforgettable honeymoon in the “pearl island” of Phu Quoc, the ancient town of Hoi An or Ha Long Bay - the UNESCO World Heritage Site without hurting their wallet.

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