Travel

Resort lures travellers to a land of myths, mermaids and mountains

After travelling along a winding road that wraps its way around Mo Da Mountain in the central province of Nghe An, it feels amazing to feast our eyes on the clear sky, blue sea and green trees lining Bai Lu Beach.

Malaysian culture introduced to promote tourism

Malaysia Tourism Year 2014 was launched today in Ha Noi with a performance of Malaysian culture.

Russians request longer free visas

Anh Duong Co has called for doubling the visa-free stay for Russians to one month to attract more tourists from that country, especially those looking for long vacations.

Travel agency launches new river tours

Saigontourist Travel Co has rolled out seven new river tours on the Sai Gon and Dong Nai.

Cham Island hosts 31,000 visitors

Cu Lao Cham Island has attracted 31,000 visitors, including 12,000 foreigners, since the start of the year.

Bach Ma Park woos trekkers

The National Bach Ma Park in Thua Thien-Hue Province has upgraded infrastructure to make exploration tours easier.

Volunteers to assist foreign tourists

The Communist Youth Union in HCM City has unveiled a plan to train young volunteers to assist foreign tourists to the city.

Ecotourism water world gushes with beauty

Home to a delicate blend of ethnic tribes, exotic wildlife and breathtaking scenery, Mang Den Ecotourism site in Kon Tum Province offers an unforgettable sensory experience as yet untouched by the outside world. Thien Ly reports.

Tourist chiefs discuss anti-scamster strategies

Tourist support centres and special police were needed to prevent overseas visitors from being overcharged, robbed and otherwise swindled by local services.

Rice farm tour patrons get down and dirty

In the past, Pham Nhi's family used a firewood stove to cook simple meals of rice, chicken, fish and vegetables from their farm. Today, the family makes a living by recreating the process for tourists.

An Bang beach one of best

An Bang Beach, 3km east of Hoi An City, has been voted one of the top 100 beaches in the world by CNN Summer Travel.

Restaurant Review

Italian eatery marks decade of change

Not so long ago, it was difficult to get Italian ingredients in Ha Noi. But the success of Pane e Vino demonstrates that bread and wine are now almost as easy to find as rice and beer. Elisabeth Rosen reports.

Food fest to celebrate Canada Day

Destination

Picking plums in Moc Chau

Moc Chau Plateau in the northwestern mountainous province of Son La may be the perfect destination for you if you are looking to escape from the summer heat.

Festival

Hoi An prepares for week-long festivities

Forty cultural events will be held during the fifth Quang Nam Heritage Festival, which runs from this Saturday until next Wednesday.

Hightlight

Income not the only measure of poverty

Viet Nam's poverty rate is estimated at around 10 per cent but the number of people who do not achieve social well-being is believed to be much higher. It's necessary to go beyond income when defining people's experiences.

Clouds cover VN weather forecasting

Viet Nam has so far only accomplished 30 per cent of the workload to modernise weather forecasting technology and upgrade monitoring systems.

Viet Nam private equity outlook bounces back

Investors viewing Viet Nam's investment environment favourably has increased over the last six months, according to a bi-annual survey on the nation's private equity outlook done by Grant Thornton Vietnam.

City taxi inspectors urged to crackdown on violations

Taxis operating in HCM City will be subject to greater scrutiny and punishment in the coming months, says Duong Hong Thanh, deputy director of the city's Transport Department.

Shares slide but outlook remains bright