Cần Giờ’s mangrove forests a haven for stressed-out travellers Noted for its vast mangrove forests, pure air and wildlife sanctuaries, the coastal district of Cần Giờ and its Mangrove Biosphere Reserve is a perfect weekend break from the frenzied activity of the country's big cities.

Province to develop facility to serve cruise ships

With cruise ships visiting Bà Rịa – Vũng Tàu having to dock at cargo ports, the province plans to build a new facility to serve cruise ships that bring cash-rich tourists to its shores.

Venetians protest over flooding, cruise ships Thousands of Venetians took to the streets of the Renaissance city on Sunday to vent anger over frequent flooding and the impact of giant cruise ships.

Liên Chiểu Port to play key role for a sustainable Đà Nẵng Speeding up the construction of the new Liên Chiểu Cargo Port would help promote Đà Nẵng as a key international logistics centre, and allow the existing Tiên Sa Port to be reserved for cruise ships only.

Tourism industry posts strong growth

Last year, Việt Nam received 15.5 million international tourists, an increase of 19.9 per cent over 2017.

British billionaire proposes marina construction in Đà Nẵng

Joseph C. Lewis, a British businessman and investor, proposed developing an international marina on the Hàn River after docking his yacht Aviva at Tiên Sa Port for a short visit to Đà Nẵng and Hội An on May 13-14.

Quảng Nam, Đà Nẵng to dredge Cổ Cò River The central province of Quảng Nam and Đà Nẵng have agreed to start dredging a 28km section of the Cổ Cò River to boost commercial water traffic between Hội An and Đà Nẵng.

Action needed to check waste water pollution in Hạ Long, Cát Bà The Hạ Long-Cát Bà Alliance has called for addressing the pollution caused by waste water in Hạ Long Bay and the Cát Bà Archipelago using technology.

Dubrovnik or King's Landing? Game of Thrones is ‘blessing and curse’ Shepherding tourists through the arches and towers of Croatia's mediaeval walled city of Dubrovnik, Ivan Vukovic spends half his time leading tours of a capital that doesn't exist: the fictional King's Landing from Game of Thrones.

Qatar puts community first for World Cup

In the past, many have criticised mega events like the World Cup and the Olympics for the construction of huge venues which are left empty after the tournament. Qatar is working with local communities to ensure they get what they need out of the event.