Travel news
Vietnamese steamed rice rolls one of world's 10 must-try dishes
Australian magazine Traveller has named Banh Cuon (steamed rice paper rolls) one of world’s 10 best dishes to try along with Japan’s sushi and Malaysia’s Sarawak Laksa...
PM urges visa policy changes to facilitate foreign tourist entry
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered relevant agencies to simplify administrative procedures in grating e-visas to foreigners and to change current visa policies to better facilitate...
HCMC proposes expanding list of eligible countries for visa exemption
Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have proposed that the central government consider expanding the list of countries eligible for visa exemptions in order to speed up tourism recovery post...
Vietnam among safest travel destinations in Southeast Asia: US security company
Vietnam has been classified as a "moderate risk" country for travelers along with Malaysia and Brunei by Global Guardian, a duty of care firm specializing in travel risk.
Vietnam among top destinations for American retirees
Economical living costs and diverse travel experiences make Vietnam one of eight most ideal countries for Americans to move to after retirement, according to the Travel+Leisure magazine.
Viet Nam among few countries totally re-opening int’l tourism market
Viet Nam is the only only Southeast Asian country that has reopened international tourism without any COVID-19 restrictions, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) said.
Vietnam stops Covid testing for all arrivals
Vietnam scrapped the Covid-19 testing requirement for all arrivals from Sunday 15 May 2022, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh directed
Ho Chi Minh City relaxes Covid checks on foreign arrivals
HCMC health department has ruled that people entering through Tan Son Nhat International Airport from overseas no longer have to prove their Covid-19 status.