Fine art and handicraft exports surge in five months The country’s fine art and handicraft exports experienced a significant increase of 50 per cent to reach US$45 million in May, according to statistics from the General Department of Customs. 

Local communities flourish in Vietnam’s leading tourism destinations A number of high-profile tourism and ecotourism projects have transformed some of the country’s most famous tourism destinations. As a result, many local people, who previously struggled to make ends met, are also thriving.

A more dynamic, modern Việt Nam should no longer be seen as a ‘budget destination’

When first emerging as a travel destination, Viet Nam was once proud to be considered one of the top cheap destinations in the world. But in recent years, many destinations in this fast-developing country have been rapidly shedding this reputation by offering luxury experiences and world-class services.

Hisashi Kitamura and Veronika Vadovicova win the Việt Nam Jungle Marathon Hisashi Kitamura of Japan triumphed in the men’s 70km category at the Việt Nam Jungle Marathon (VJM) at Pù Luông Nature Reserve in the central province of Thanh Hóa over the weekend, while the women's 70km race saw Veronika Vadovicova from Slovakia take first place.

Lào Cai, a top destination for mountaineers

Many believe Sa Pa has been suffocated by overwhelming concrete buildings and luxury hotels but a trip to Lào Cai Province should not be limited to Sa Pa only.

In Vietnam, highly modern theme parks strive to honour traditional cultural values, too A new generation of world-class theme parks don’t simply wish to entertain you in Viet Nam’s leading destinations for tourism. They also wish to revive and showcase the traditional values of the Vietnamese people to make the country a more attractive destination in the eyes of the world.

With world class entertainment and accommodations, Vietnam enters a new era for travel and leisure Each of the five Sun World complexes in Vietnam offers a unique charm that has made the country’s leading destinations even more appealing

Deputy Prime Minister urges approval of Sa Pa Airport plan Deputy Prime Minister Trịnh Đình Dũng has asked the Ministry of Transport to approve a detailed plan for Sa Pa Airport in the northern mountainous province of Lào Cai.

Modern theme parks and man-made marvels have energised tourism destinations throughout Vietnam

A new wave of theme parks, cable car rides and architectural masterpieces have given a new lease of life to many of Vietnam’s leading holiday destinations, which had previously offered little by way of entertainment.

Summer comes, the whole country sweats High temperatures have been reported across the country, throwing local life into chaos as the scorching heat of Việt Nam's summer takes hold.