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<title>Japanese arrivals to Ho Chi Minh City surge, boosting Vietnam&#45;Japan tourism ties</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Nearly 385,000 Japanese tourists visited Ho Chi Minh City in 2025, reflecting an average annual growth rate of about 28 percent and signaling strong potential for deeper tourism ties between Vietnam and Japan. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:06:30 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnamese travelers scramble for routes home as Middle East disruptions cancel flights, drive up fares</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnamese travelers in the Middle East and Europe have been seeking alternative routes home after airspace disruptions linked to conflict in the Middle East led to flight cancelations and rising airfares. ]]></description>
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<title>Hoi An named Vietnam’s most welcoming destination for 2026</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hoi An, a ward in Da Nang City, central Vietnam and home to Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been named Vietnam’s most welcoming destination for 2026 in the 14th edition of Booking.com’s Traveller Review Awards, which was announced on Wednesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:06:30 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnam suspends tours to Middle East conflict zones</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism has issued a directive requiring travel companies to halt outbound tours to conflict-affected areas. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:06:30 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>American family pays $3,000 each to wash dishes, catch fish in Vietnam</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A family of four from the United States spent some US$3,000 per person on a 10- to 12-day year-end journey through Vietnam, choosing not luxury resorts or crowded tourist attractions, but the rhythms of everyday rural life. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Airlines roll out support measures as Vietnam’s Lien Khuong airport closes for 6&#45;month upgrade</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnamese airlines have announced a series of support measures for passengers affected by the temporary closure of Lien Khuong International Airport, the key aviation gateway to Da Lat in the Central Highlands region. ]]></description>
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<title>Stranded, rerouted, returning home: Vietnamese travelers caught off guard by Middle East conflict</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Flight cancellations, sudden route changes, being stranded abroad, returning home or continuing their journeys under heightened caution have become unwanted, unforgettable experiences for many Vietnamese travelers as armed conflicts have erupted across parts of the Middle East. ]]></description>
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<title>Hello, is it me you&amp;apos;re looking for?: Nha Trang fruit vendor goes viral after greeting tourist with Lionel Richie hit</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A video capturing a lively exchange in English between a fruit vendor on Nha Trang Beach, south-central Vietnam and a British tourist has gone viral on social media, drawing over 1.5 million views on Instagram. ]]></description>
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<title>International tourists embrace hands&#45;on river experiences in Phu Quoc</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Foreign visitors to Phu Quoc Special Zone, an island in An Giang Province, Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, are increasingly seeking immersive activities along the Cua Can River, including traditional fishing and riverside tree planting, in addition to the island’s famed beaches. ]]></description>
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<title>Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City make Time Out’s list of best cities for 2026</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Two Vietnamese cities -- Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City -- have been included in a global ranking of the world’s best cities for 2026 published by British magazine Time Out. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:06:29 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Vietnam’s Ha Long bay cruise listed among Time’s greatest places to stay in 2026</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A wellness-focused cruise in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay has been named among the world’s greatest places to stay in 2026 by U.S.-based magazine Time. ]]></description>
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<title>Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2026 tickets priced up to $153</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tickets for the 2026 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) will cost as much as VND4 million (US$153), with the annual event scheduled to run from May 30 to July 11 along the Han River in Da Nang City, central Vietnam. ]]></description>
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<title>Over 13,000 accommodation places in Vietnam receive Booking.com Traveler Review Awards</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In Vietnam, 13,052 accommodation partners have been recognized with a Booking.com Traveller Review Award, the travel booking website announced in its press release early this month. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam welcomes 4.7mn int’l visitors in first 2 months of 2026, up 18% year on year</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam received nearly 4.7 million international visitors in the first two months of 2026, up 18.1 percent year on year, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance. ]]></description>
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<title>Ho Chi Minh City to launch helicopter tours next week</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ho Chi Minh City will officially introduce scenic helicopter tours on Wednesday next week, offering visitors a premium way to admire the city and nearby coastal landscapes from above. ]]></description>
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<title>Fansipan becomes Christmas wonderland as ice grips northern Vietnam</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Temperatures plunged on Thursday on Fansipan, the highest peak in Hoang Lien Son range in Lao Cai Province, northern Vietnam, leaving its summit blanketed in white frost as the rising sun revealed a breathtaking winter scene. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 13:03:25 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Da Nang man opens farm, offers free English classes for locals to boost community tourism</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Driven by a desire to bring change to the land where he grew up, a man from central Quang Nam Province, now part of Da Nang City, has built a farm and launched free English classes for local residents, helping them develop community-based tourism. ]]></description>
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<title>Int’l visitors crowd tourist attractions in Vietnam’s Phu Quoc</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Phu Quoc Special Zone in southern Vietnam is experiencing a bustling end-of-year tourism season as large numbers of international visitors flock to its most popular attractions. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Churches in Da Nang draw crowds as Christmas lights switch on</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Churches across Da Nang in central Vietnam were lit up on Sunday evening as Christmas decorations drew large crowds of residents and tourists, signaling the start of year-end festivities in the coastal city. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>International visitors enchanted by ‘Beautiful Hanoi Sound’ night experience</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ ‘Ha Noi Dep Sound,’ branded in English as ‘Beautiful Hanoi Sound,’ is a three-day tourism program showcasing Vietnamese culture, music, and art that has captivated foreign visitors as a distinctive night-time tourism product in Hanoi, offering an intimate way to experience the capital after dark. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Stunning red Formosa sweet gum evokes European autumn in Vietnam’s Quang Tri</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Toward the end of the year, the Formosa sweet gum forest in western Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam turns a brilliant red and, together with its setting beside a reservoir, creates a majestic yet poetic landscape that is drawing growing numbers of visitors. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam welcomes 20&#45;millionth foreign visitor of 2025 in Phu Quoc</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam recorded its first-ever 20-millionth international arrival in a single year on Monday, with the milestone celebrated in Phu Quoc Special Zone, an island administered by southern An Giang Province. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam to mark milestone with 20&#45;millionth foreign tourist in Phu Quoc</title>
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<title>Vietnam’s Nha Trang tourism ramps up for year&#45;end travel despite flood damage</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Nha Trang tourism sector in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, is recovering quickly and preparing to welcome a rising number of year-end visitors despite recent severe flooding in the beach destination, according to local authorities and industry representatives. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam emerges as leading int’l family destination for year&#45;end holidays: Agoda</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam has become a top choice for international families planning their year-end holidays, with searches for stays in the country rising sharply year on year, according to digital travel platform Agoda. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam’s Dong Van Karst Plateau wins top regional cultural destination award</title>
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<title>Vietnam’s int’l tourist arrivals hit record 19.15 million in 11 months</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam reported a record number of international visitors in the first 11 months of 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, official data showed on Saturday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:07:57 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Vietnam, China launch cross&#45;border QR payments for tourists</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Chinese tourists can now scan QR codes to pay across Vietnam, while Vietnamese travelers are expected to gain the same convenience in China from early 2026 under a new bilateral retail payment connection. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:11:44 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Hearty 6&#45;dish Hue meal for less than $2 surprises diners</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A meal in Hue City, central Vietnam has stirred social media after a diner found six dishes offered at the remarkably low price of VND50,000 (US$1.9) amid rising prices everywhere. ]]></description>
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<title>Hanoi, Luang Prabang linked by new direct flight</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam and Laos now have a direct flight connecting Hanoi and the UNESCO World Heritage city of Luang Prabang, offering travelers faster and more convenient travel options, Thai AirAsia said on Tuesday. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam tourism may hit record in 2025 as travelers increase spending: report</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam could attract more than 18 million foreign visitors in 2025, surpassing its pre-pandemic peak, supported by strong domestic demand and rising travel, a report by Vietnam Report showed on Monday. ]]></description>
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<title>BTS’s Jimin, Jungkook praise Da Nang grilled pork in new travel video</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ South Korean boyband BTS’ members Jimin and Jungkook praised Vietnamese food in a new video promoting the second season of their Disney+ travel series, saying a grilled pork belly dish they tried in Da Nang was one of the most memorable meals of their trip. ]]></description>
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<title>Indonesia brings ‘Gateway to Paradise’ tourism showcase to Ho Chi Minh City</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Indonesian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City organized a tourism exhibition on the weekend Indonesia’s diverse travel offerings, aiming to bring the archipelago closer to Vietnamese travelers. ]]></description>
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<title>Ho Chi Minh City eatery evokes hometown memories with bowls of &amp;apos;bun ca Nha Trang&amp;apos;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A small eatery in Nhieu Loc Ward, Ho Chi Minh City serving &#039;bun ca Nha Trang&#039; (Nha Trang fish noodle soup) has touched the homesickness of coastal natives living in the city over the past seven years. ]]></description>
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<title>Visitors experience chocolate&#45;making in southern Vietnam</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tourists in southern Vietnam are getting a hands-on look at the chocolate-making process from bean to bar at a riverside attraction in Dong Thap Province. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 16:36:44 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Vietnam’s Hue welcomes charter flight from China as tourism grows</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hue City authorities in central Vietnam on Saturday received passengers on a charter flight from Shenzhen, China, as part of efforts to expand international air connections, according to the Vietnam News Agency. ]]></description>
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<title>Hanoi’s ‘train street’ cafés resume operations days after police sweep: media</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cafés along Hanoi’s popular ‘train street’ resumed placing tables beside active railway tracks just two days after police cleared the area and ordered businesses to stop encroaching on the rail corridor, local media reported on Friday. ]]></description>
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<title>Museums in Ho Chi Minh City set to welcome 4 million visitors in 2025</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ With 25 museums in operation, Ho Chi Minh City is projected to receive around four million visitors in 2025, a surge that is expected to intensify pressure on institutions to sharpen their identities and upgrade service quality. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:20:34 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnam Airlines launches signature scent ecosystem</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Beginning in November 2025, Vietnam Airlines passengers will be greeted by a signature fragrance infused with Vietnamese cultural identity throughout their entire journey, from the check-in counters and lounges to the aircraft cabin. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:47:20 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Tourists try new flood&#45;season experiences in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Flood levels in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta have risen by nearly a meter from last year, prompting locals to supplement their fishing income by taking tourists on boat trips across the inundated fields in a practice known as ‘living with floods.’ ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam Airlines, Etihad Airways launch codeshare to expand Middle East connections</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam Airlines and United Arab Emirates flag carrier Etihad Airways have launched a codeshare partnership that becomes effective on Friday, expanding seamless connections for travelers moving between Vietnam, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. ]]></description>
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<title>S.Korean flights set to make up 35% of Da Nang’s int’l arrivals</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ International flights to Da Nang City, central Vietnam are expected to surge over the next three months, with services from South Korea projected to account for some 35 percent of total arrivals, according to Da Nang International Airport. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Int’l airlines expand routes, elevate service quality in Vietnam</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A growing wave of international airlines is expanding routes and upgrading services in Vietnam, creating both cooperation opportunities and competitive pressure for local carriers as the global aviation market accelerates after the pandemic recovery. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam’s Bac Ninh Province launches campaign to promote heritage tourism</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam’s northern province of Bac Ninh on Friday launched an online campaign called ‘Go to Bac Ninh’ to promote its cultural tourism and increase visitor traffic to the cradle of ‘quan ho’ folk singing. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:26:31 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Visitors enchanted by persimmon gardens in Vietnam’s Central Highlands</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Travelers from across the country have flocked to Da Lat, a popular tourist destination in Lam Dong Province, Vietnam’s Central Highlands, over the past few days to capture the famed persimmon season. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:26:31 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Da Nang to welcome 72,000 Russian, CIS tourists on charter flights next year</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam’s tourism authorities said on Wednesday that about 72,000 tourists from Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) will visit Da Nang on charter flights next year, as the central coastal city seeks to revive one of its key international markets. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:17:31 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Hanoi hotel hit by backlash after denying prepaid room to late&#45;arriving guest</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A hotel on Hang Chao Street in Hanoi has received more than 27,000 one-star reviews on Google Maps after a video of a female tourist being refused a prepaid room for arriving late went viral on social media. ]]></description>
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<title>Vinh airport in north&#45;central Vietnam to reopen next month after major upgrades</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vinh International Airport in Nghe An Province, north-central Vietnam is scheduled to resume operations on December 19 following extensive runway, taxiway, and terminal renovations, local authorities announced on Friday. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnam int’l tourism grows in October as peak season starts</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam welcomed more than 1.7 million international visitors in October, a 13.8-percent increase from the same month last year, as the Southeast Asian country entered its peak tourist season, data from the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism showed. ]]></description>
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<title>21 Taiwanese travel companies explore popular destinations in Da Nang</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A group of 21 travel agencies from Taiwan wrapped up a six-day trip to Da Nang, where they explored the central Vietnamese city’s leading tourism sites and services, according to the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism. ]]></description>
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<title>World&#45;record Cham tower in Hue flooded after historic rainfall</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A thousand-year-old Cham tower in the central Vietnamese city of Hue has been severely flooded after weeks of heavy rain, local authorities said on Friday. ]]></description>
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<title>Maia Spa at Fusion Resort &amp;amp;amp; Villas Da Nang recognized among world’s top luxury spas in 2025</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Maia Spa at Fusion Resort &amp; Villas Da Nang has been honored with three prestigious distinctions at the World Luxury Spa Awards 2025, reaffirming its position as one of the best spas in Vietnam and a leading destination for holistic wellness in Southeast Asia. ]]></description>
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<title>Two MICHELIN Keys for Banyan Tree Lang Co: A sanctuary where soul, service, setting converge</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/two-michelin-keys-for-banyan-tree-lang-co-a-sanctuary-where-soul-service-setting-converge</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In a defining moment for luxury hospitality in Vietnam, Banyan Tree Lang Co has been awarded two MICHELIN Keys, joining a distinguished circle of properties recognized for quality guest experiences and meaningful design. ]]></description>
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<title>Tourists pack Vietnam’s Hoi An despite returning floodwaters</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/tourists-pack-vietnams-hoi-an-despite-returning-floodwaters</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Floodwaters rose again in Vietnam’s central ancient town of Hoi An on Monday but large numbers of visitors continued to pack the old streets, even before residents finished clearing mud from last week’s historic deluge. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:46:13 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Vietnam’s Hoi An to reopen to tourists within days after historic floods</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Authorities in Vietnam’s Hoi An said on Friday the ancient town would reopen to tourists within days after severe flooding submerged most of the area earlier this week. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:45:42 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Water lilies paint Tam Coc in vibrant hues, stun visitors to Vietnam’s Ninh Binh</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/water-lilies-paint-tam-coc-in-vibrant-hues-stun-visitors-to-vietnams-ninh-binh</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ After its famous golden rice harvest season, Tam Coc, a popular tourist destination in Ninh Binh Province, northern Vietnam, once again enchants visitors with the rosy shades of water lilies blooming along the Ngo Dong River. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:02:33 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Inside Vietnam’s yin&#45;yang roofed stilt house village named among world’s best</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In Lang Son Province, northern Vietnam, a unique village where hundreds of stilt houses roofed with yin-yang tiles has been recognized as one of the world’s best tourism villages in 2025. ]]></description>
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<title>Tiny mollusks called ‘don’ make a rustic delicacy of Vietnam’s Quang Ngai</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ When it comes to Quang Ngai cuisine, both locals and visitors think of &#039;don,&#039; a rustic dish that captures the essence of the countryside. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 21:43:42 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Africa’s largest airline looks to serve more Vietnamese passengers</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/africas-largest-airline-looks-to-serve-more-vietnamese-passengers</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest air carrier with 80 years of history, is setting its sights on expanding operations in Vietnam. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam’s Quang Tri to open 2,000ha ancient forest, ethnic village to eco&#45;tourism</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Quang Tri People’s Committee on Thursday approved an eco-tourism project to explore the centuries-old &#039;bach xanh da&#039; (Calocedrus rupestris Aver.) forest and Kling Cave under the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park eco-tourism, resort, and recreation plan. ]]></description>
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<title>Colorful hot&#45;air balloons light up Xuan Huong Lake in Vietnam’s Lam Dong</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The sky above Xuan Huong Lake burst into a kaleidoscope of colors on Friday morning as the Hot Air Balloon Festival officially opened at Lam Vien Square in Lam Dong Province. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 21:43:42 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>What makes this remote village in northern Vietnam one of the world’s Best Tourism Villages 2025</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ From a remote mountain village in Vietnam’s northernmost region where people once lived off rice and corn, Lo Lo Chai has transformed through tourism and emerged as one of the world’s best tourism villages. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnamese localities among Eastern Europeans’ top accommodation searches: Agoda</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/vietnamese-localities-among-eastern-europeans-top-accommodation-searches-agoda</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam has become an increasingly popular destination among Eastern European tourists, with accommodation searches for Vietnam from the region surging 59 percent overall between August 15 and September 30 compared to a year earlier, according to data from digital travel platform Agoda. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:26:40 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Over 17mn tourists visit Vietnam’s Hoi An in 13 years</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Since 2012, Hoi An Ancient Town in Da Nang City, central Vietnam has recorded 17.4 million ticketed visitors, including over 3.3 million domestic tourists and 14 million international visitors. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:26:40 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Scoot Airlines opens Singapore&#45;Da Nang direct route</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/scoot-airlines-opens-singapore-da-nang-direct-route</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Singapore-based low-cost carrier Scoot Airlines has officially launched a new direct route linking Singapore and Da Nang City, central Vietnam. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:26:40 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Russia&#45;Phu Quoc direct flights resume with 220 charter tourists</title>
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<title>Vietnam resort earns top honor in MICHELIN Key 2025 Awards</title>
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<title>2 more villages in northern Vietnam named among world’s best tourism destinations</title>
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<title>Make the most of your trip: Fun attractions to explore while in Singapore for the Vietnam Phở Festival</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Visitors to the Vietnam Phở Festival 2025 in Singapore this weekend will have the chance not only to enjoy authentic Vietnamese bowls of pho but also to explore the many exciting attractions and cultural experiences the island nation has to offer. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnamese ‘pho’ thrives from neighborhood restaurants to premium dining in Singapore: food blogger</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ ‘Pho,’ Vietnam’s traditional noodle soup made with clear broth, soft rice noodles, and thinly sliced beef or chicken, has long been a culinary symbol of the country and found its way into the world dining scene. ]]></description>
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<title>At this Ho Chi Minh City resort, modern comfort meets nature and corporate harmony</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Amid the bustling energy of Ho Chi Minh City, there lies a tranquil retreat where modern resort living meets the timeless calm of nature. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 20:44:10 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Chinese tourists return in large numbers to Vietnam’s Da Nang after 5&#45;year absence</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ After five years of absence, Chinese tourists have recently begun returning to Da Nang City in central Vietnam thanks to the resumption of flights from Shenzhen to Da Nang. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:32:13 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Vietnam named Asia’s leading destination at World Travel Awards for 7th time</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam was honored as Asia&#039;s Leading Destination 2025 and Asia&#039;s Leading Heritage Destination 2025 at the World Travel Awards (WTA) ceremony in Hong Kong on Monday, the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism announced on Tuesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:32:13 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Nearly 1,000 local, int’l runners to compete in Vietnam Highlands Trail 2025</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Nearly 1,000 runners from Vietnam and abroad are set to compete in trail-running race Vietnam Highlands Trail 2025 in Lam Dong Province on November 21 and 22. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:32:13 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Global tourism set to rise 5%, Vietnam emerges among fastest&#45;growing destinations</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Global tourism is predicted to rise five percent in 2025, with Vietnam emerging as one of the world&#039;s fastest-growing destinations, according to the United Nations Tourism Organization (UNWTO). ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam’s Phong Nha&#45;Ke Bang wins 2 World Travel Awards</title>
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<title>Vietnam&#45;Hong Kong flights surge as travel demand soars</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The air route between Vietnam and Hong Kong is witnessing a strong rebound, with airlines increasing flight frequencies and launching new international routes to meet surging travel demand. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 20:34:31 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Vietnam’s Phu Quoc welcomes first direct flight from Belarus</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The first direct flight from Minsk, the capital of Belarus, landed on Phu Quoc Island off An Giang Province in southern Vietnam on Sunday morning, marking the start of a new tourism and trade connection between the two countries. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnamese carriers ramp up hiring, route expansion as travel demand surges</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/vietnamese-carriers-ramp-up-hiring-route-expansion-as-travel-demand-surges</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam’s domestic carriers like Vietjet, Vietravel Airlines, and Bamboo Airways are launching large-scale recruitment drives for flight attendants while accelerating the expansion of both domestic and international routes ahead of the 2026 Tet holiday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 20:34:30 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Vietnam debuts on Michelin Key list with 13 hotels</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The highly esteemed Michelin Guide on Wednesday unveiled its global Michelin Key hotel rankings, naming Vietnam a rising star in Asia’s hospitality scene and recognizing 13 Vietnamese hotels on the list. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2025 12:59:18 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Ho Chi Minh City welcomes over 5.8mn int’l tourists in January&#45;September</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ho Chi Minh City served more than 5.8 million international tourist arrivals in January-September, the municipal Department of Tourism reported on Thursday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 09:59:00 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Doc Let Beach in Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa: A peaceful coastal escape</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 09:59:00 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Dutch tourists rescued after getting lost in Vietnam forest following Google Maps route</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Two Dutch tourists, who got lost deep in a forest in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam after following a wrong turn on Google Maps, have been rescued by local police and villagers who used a farm tractor to reach them, a senior officer confirmed on Wednesday. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam’s Phu Quoc prepares to welcome int’l tourists seeking winter retreats</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tourism businesses in Phu Quoc, an island off southern Vietnam&#039;s An Giang Province, are preparing facilities, training staff in foreign languages, and organizing cultural and culinary exchange programs to welcome international tourists coming for winter stays. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam attracts 15.4mn foreign tourists in January&#45;September</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam welcomed approximately 15.4 million foreign tourists in the first nine months of 2025, up 21.5 percent year on year, the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) said on Monday. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Japanese woman travels solo around the world, 70 days across Vietnam on Vespa</title>
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<title>30 Indian firms explore Da Nang as luxury wedding destination</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2025 21:09:13 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>What’s in the Vietnamese village named among the world’s 50 most beautiful?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A rural village next to Hoi An Ancient Town, with lush nipa palm forests and a long-standing farming community, has been listed among the world’s 50 most beautiful villages in 2025. ]]></description>
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<title>Shenzhen&#45;Da Nang direct flights resume after 5&#45;year halt</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ China Southern Airlines has resumed its direct route between Shenzhen and Da Nang, a city in central Vietnam, after a five-year suspension caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. ]]></description>
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<title>Tourism activities on Nho Que River in northern Vietnam temporarily suspended as water levels rise</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tourism activities on the Nho Que River in Tuyen Quang Province, northern Vietnam have been temporarily suspended due to a large volume of water flowing into the Nho Que hydropower reservoir and landslides on the way to the river caused by storm Bualoi. ]]></description>
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<title>Russian airline resumes flights to Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa after 5&#45;year hiatus</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The first flight operated by Russian air carrier Nordwind Airlines from Moscow landed at Cam Ranh International Airport in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, at 12:35 pm on Monday, bringing 379 passengers to the province after a five-year break. ]]></description>
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<title>Hanoi sees 24.5% rise in international visitor arrivals in first 9 months of 2025</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hanoi attracted over 5.5 million international visitors in the first nine months of 2025, marking a 24.5 percent year-on-year increase, according to the Hanoi Department of Tourism. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam in final push to hit target of 25 million int’l visitors</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam is on a determined sprint to reach an unprecedented milestone of 25 million international tourist arrivals in 2025. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 18:08:27 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Brazilian traveler finds living heritage in Vietnam’s award&#45;winning Tay village</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Wandering through the stilt houses and shaded green pathways of Thai Hai Village, a young Brazilian traveler found herself immersed in what felt less like a tourist destination and more like a living museum. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2025 21:45:34 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnam’s My Son Sanctuary faces mandatory ticket price equalization for local and foreign visitors</title>
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<title>Hong Kong sees 46.6% rise in Vietnamese visitors January&#45;July: tourism board</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hong Kong welcomed more than 39,000 visitors from Vietnam between January and July, a 46.6-percent year-on-year increase, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) reported on Thursday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2025 08:57:50 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Vietnam&amp;apos;s Phu Quoc urged to welcome growing Muslim tourist market</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Authorities and tourism businesses on Phu Quoc, an island off the coast of An Giang Province in southern Vietnam, are exploring ways to cater to an increasing number of Muslim international tourists. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 22:33:27 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Entrance fees to Nha Trang Bay officially enforced starting September 25</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Starting September 25, tourists visiting Nha Trang Bay in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam will be required to pay entrance fees ranging from VND6,000 (US$0.2) to VND40,000 ($1.5), depending on the tour, according to the bay management board. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 22:33:27 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Avocado coffee: A new drink that captivates foreign visitors in Vietnam</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam’s egg, salted, coconut, and iced milk coffees are already popular with foreign visitors. Now, travelers are discovering another curiosity that soon wins their heart: avocado coffee. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Number of Russian visitors to Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa soars threefold in January&#45;August</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Khanh Hoa Province in south-central Vietnam saw Russian tourist arrivals in the first eight months of 2025 nearly triple year on year, driven by new direct flights, relaxed visa policies, and expanded tourism products, according to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam Airlines, Singapore Airlines to launch codeshare deal in October</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam Airlines and Singapore Airlines will officially begin their codeshare partnership on October 26, marking a new milestone in cooperation between the two national carriers. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Hanoi named second best street food city in Asia by Time Out</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hanoi ranked second after Penang, Malaysia on a list of the top 10 Asian cities for the best street food, according to UK-based magazine Time Out. ]]></description>
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<title>Restaurateur eager to explore cuisine of Vietnam’s 54 ethnicities</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dao Thuy Linh, who started her business with a small frog-specialty eatery, says Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups have rich food traditions that remain little known, and she wants to share them with a wider audience. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam recreates forest village to recall wartime life in U Minh Ha</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tucked deep within the dense Melaleuca forest of U Minh Ha in Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam, a new ecotourism attraction is giving visitors a window into the country’s wartime past. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam races to reach 25mn int’l visitors by end of 2025</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ With only four months remaining in 2025, Vietnam&#039;s tourism industry faces a significant challenge in achieving its ambitious goal of welcoming 25 million international visitors — a figure that would mark the highest in the country&#039;s history and match Thailand’s total for 2023. ]]></description>
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<title>Tuoi Tre newspaper to hold Vietnam Phở Festival in Singapore next month</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper is bringing its annual Vietnam Phở Festival to Singapore next month, following successful editions in Japan and South Korea. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnamese payment platform expands QR code scanning to 6 Asian countries</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnamese travelers can now make QR code payments across China, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and Indonesia, eliminating the need for currency exchange. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Iconic Vietnamese restaurant in Sydney to close down after 23 years</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Red Lantern, an iconic Vietnamese restaurant in Darlinghurst, Sydney, will serve its last meals this November after nearly 25 years of operation. ]]></description>
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<title>Less popular destinations attract Vietnamese holidaymakers: Agoda</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Travelers in Vietnam are increasingly choosing lesser-known destinations over traditional tourist hubs, according to digital travel platform Agoda. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Visitors flock to Da Nang ancient pottery village to try hands&#45;on clay crafting</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Every full moon of the seventh lunar month, the Thanh Ha Pottery Ancestral Commemoration Festival in Hoi An Tay Ward, Da Nang City draws throngs of visitors to the ancient craft village to experience making ceramics themselves. ]]></description>
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<title>Da Nang introduces multilingual audio guides on cyclo tours</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Da Nang Tourism Promotion Center under the municipal Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism announced on Monday the trial launch of cyclo tours equipped with onboard devices that provide destination information in 15 different languages. ]]></description>
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