Salted coffee: A Hue specialty Hue has always been known for its rich and wonderful food culture. In addition to various traditional cakes, there is a unique drink that visitors must try when in the ancient capital: salted coffee. Over the past 10 years, salted coffee has become quite popular among local people and tourists

Foreign tourists plan 2023 visits to Vietnam with expectations about visa relaxation Despite global economic uncertainties and visa hassles, many foreign tourists are making plans to visit Vietnam in 2023, promising a booming year for tourism market. Foreign tourists plan 2023 visits to Vietnam with expectations about visa relaxation Foreign tourists kiss in front of

7 fine dining restaurants in HCMC for New Year party For those choosing not to travel during the New Year holidays, here are a few recommendations for fine-dining restaurants in HCMC to party at the start of 2023. Located on the rooftop of the Odys Boutique Hotel in District 1, BUP Sky Lounge & Restaurant

Brazilian football legend Pele dead at 82 Brazilian football icon Pele, a three-time World Cup winner who is widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, died on Thursday at the age of 82 — triggering a wave of tributes from the sports world and beyond.2 Brazilian football legend Pele dead at 82 In

Tourist hotspots expecting an influx of foreign tourists this New Year holiday Foreign tourists who are on winter vacation in Vietnam are expected to visit tourist hubs such as Ha Long, Hue and Phu Quoc during the New Year holiday. This will be the first New Year holiday since Vietnam reopened its borders to foreign

HCMC most sought-after destination by American tourists for 2023: Kayak American tourists are expressing a big interest in visiting Ho Chi Minh City next year after Vietnam lifted most Covid restrictions and resumed international flights, a report says.1 HCMC most sought-after destination by American tourists for 2023: Kayak Fireworks light up Saigon’s sky, April 2022.

Mango export to South Korea rises Vietnam exported 1,700 tonnes of mango to South Korea for $7.4 million over the past 11 months of 2022, up 19% in volume and 25% in value year-on-year, according to the Agency for Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Mango export to South Korea rises A

Vietnam voted Asia’s best culinary destination for first time Industry experts and globetrotters have named Vietnam “Asia’s best culinary destination” at this year’s World Culinary Awards for the first time. Vietnam voted Asia’s best culinary destination for first time Colorful pots of sweet soup che at a stall near Truong Tien Bridge in downtown Hue.

Sa Pa has one of world’s coolest capsule hotels Canadian travel magazine The Travel listed a hotel in the northern highlands tourist town of Sa Pa as one of 10 “coolest capsule hotels” in the world, thanks to its low prices and magnificent views. Sa Pa has one of world’s coolest capsule hotels A luxury

Change visa policy, diversify tourism markets to hit target of 8-million foreign visitors: experts The target of 8 million foreign arrivals for 2023 will be a big challenge for Vietnam, according to industry experts, who say that the country should quickly remove visa barriers and seek new sources of tourists to meet that goal. Change

PM requests Samsung to manufacture chips in Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested Samsung to manufacture chips in Vietnam starting 2023 after it inaugurated a $220 million R&D Center in Hanoi, its largest in Southeast Asia. PM requests Samsung to manufacture chips in Vietnam Workers at Samsung factory in Thai Nguyen Province in northern

South Koreans in Vietnam have high hopes for coach Park in AFF Cup South Koreans living in Vietnam are rooting for coach Park Hang-seo to win the AFF Cup title as his farewell to Vietnam’s national football team.1 South Koreans in Vietnam have high hopes for coach Park in AFF Cup Coach Park Hang-seo during

Vietnam to open K-pop training center A new branch of South Korea’s World K-POP Center will provide classes to local artists looking to become Asia’s next pop sensations. Vietnam to open K-pop training center Vietnamese compete in a K-pop dance cover competition in Hanoi in 2019. Photo by VnExpress/Giang Huy Vietnam Television Cable Corporation (VTVcab)

South Koreans in Vietnam have high hopes for coach Park in AFF Cup South Koreans living in Vietnam are rooting for coach Park Hang-seo to win the AFF Cup title as his farewell to Vietnam’s national football team. South Koreans in Vietnam have high hopes for coach Park in AFF Cup Coach Park Hang-seo during

Tet fireworks return to Hanoi after Covid cancelations Fireworks will light up the sky over 31 Hanoi locations during the upcoming Tet Lunar New Year festival, Vietnam’s largest national holiday. Tet fireworks return to Hanoi after Covid cancelations Fireworks light up the sky of Hanoi in Tet 2019. Photo by VnExpress/Giang Huy At a meeting

7 restaurants, bars in HCMC for Christmas celebration For those who have not yet made plans for the Christmas holiday, here are a few restaurants and bars in Ho Chi Minh City which are worth a try.1 Located in a white villa in the Thao Dien area, the city’s busiest expat hub, La Villa Restaurant

Vietnam doubles night flights to ease congestion at largest airport Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat airport, Vietnam’s biggest and busiest, will double its number of night flights to more than 200 per day to ease domestic air congestion during the Tet holiday. From January 5 to February 6, Vietnamese carriers will be allowed

10 Vietnamese dishes shine on global culinary map this year Banh mi, pho, iced coffee and Hoi An cao lau noodles have earned high marks from international travel magazines in 2022, reaffirming Vietnam’s growing reputation as a global culinary attraction. Pho In January, CNN included pho bo (Vietnamese beef noodle soup) in its list of

South-central province to host international water sport festival Seventy kite surfers from 15 countries will arrive in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan next week for a water sport festival. South-central province to host international water sport festival People experience kite surfing on a beach in Ninh Thuan Province. Photo by Hoang Hung The kite

HCMC promotes tourism on CNN to reach global audience CNN has begun broadcasting commercials highlighting Ho Chi Minh City’s colorful festivals and cuisine to audiences in the Asia-Pacific and North American regions. This is the first time the city has been featured on the popular cable news network. The Notre Dame Cathedral in HCMCs District

K-pop groups to perform at Hanoi Korean cultural festival this weekend K-pop groups Momoland, BLANK2Y and Lapillus will perform at the 2022 Korea Culture And Tourism Days at the Dong KinhNghia Thuc Square in Hanoi this weekend.

Vietnam U23 gaffer Gong Oh-kyun steps down South Korea’s Gong Oh-kyun has abdicated as head coach of Vietnam U23 three months before the end of his contract. Coach Gong Oh-kyun encourages a player coming on as a substitution in the game with South Korea in U23 Asian Cup on June 6, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Lam

Crystal stalactites, emerald lake hidden inside Phong Nha-Ke Bang Valley A newly-launched expedition inside Thoong Valley in the heart of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park allows visitors to go kayaking through emerald waters and admire crystal stalactites. Authorities in the central province of Quang Binh, dubbed as Vietnam’s cave kingdom, are allowing travel agencies to

British tourist spends three months in search of the best banh mi in Vietnam British tourist Rose can’t remember exactly how many loaves of bread she consumed during her three-month journey from the north to the south of Vietnam.6 But she does know that she loved the banh mi version in the ancient town of