Hanoi restores centuries-old pagodas
The charm of Hanoi's suburbs will be enhanced by the restoration of the Tram and Tram Gian pagodas.
16:03, 2025/01/03
Hanoi recreates unique ritual of Thai ethnic minority
The distinctive cultural practice of the Thai ethnic minority is being re-enacted in Hanoi, offering visitors a chance to experience this fascinating tradition until January 31.
16:47, 2025/01/02
Hanoi announces entry fees for historic sites
Starting today, January 2, two historical landmarks in Hanoi's Old Quarter will charge admission to raise funds for the preservation of the city's cultural heritage.
22:24, 2025/01/01
Hanoi sees record visits during 2025 New Year holiday
Hanoi kicked off the 2025 New Year holiday with an impressive tourism boom.
17:05, 2020/03/25
All catering services in HCM City required to close
Café and restaurants, fitness centers, spa, and hair salons in Ho Chi Minh City have suspended operations from March 24 to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.
14:49, 2020/03/25
Hanoi to mobilize hotels for quarantine purposes
Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Vuong Dinh Hue suggested Hanoi should mobilize hotels for mass isolation of suspected Covid-19 patients.
11:57, 2020/03/24
Hanoi Book Street closes until end-March on Covid-19
Bookstores in Hanoi Book Street will stop selling to comply with the government’s directive on social distancing and avoidance of public gatherings to prevent Covid-19 pandemic.
13:06, 2020/03/23
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum ceases guest service from March 23 on Covid
It's unknown when the service will be resumed.
12:32, 2020/03/23
145 hotels across Vietnam register to become quarantine places
145 hotels in Vietnam signed up as isolation centers for the coronavirus-infected people.
15:41, 2020/03/20
Hanoi remains a friendly-safe destination for foreign tourists despite Covid-19
Many enterprises operating in the tourism industry have acted together to keep Hanoi a welcoming and safe destination for foreign tourists despite Covid-19 fears.
17:10, 2020/03/18
Tourist sites nationwide closed to visitors due to Covid
Tourist sites in many cities and provinces have announced their closures to restrict the spread of the pandemic.
17:23, 2020/03/17
Tourist destinations in Hanoi remain closed until March 31 on Covid-19
Tourism venues in Hanoi shut down amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
02:32, 2020/03/16
Vietnam Airlines U-turns to transport passengers from Europe to Vietnam
Before embarking, all passengers have to undergo an interview and body temperature check
17:28, 2020/03/15
Health declaration required for all foreign guests at hotels in Vietnam
For guests who have not declared their health status at immigration checkpoints, hotel staff should assist them to declare on the website or via application on mobile phone.
09:25, 2020/03/11
Sheraton Grand Danang Resort welcomes US diplomatic relations delegation
Admiral John C. Aquilino, Commander US Pacific Fleet, US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink, Rear Admiral Stu Baker Fleet Commander and members of Carrier Strike Group 9 all left complimentary messages in the hotel guest book.
08:01, 2020/03/11
Hanoi looks charming with iconic flower of March
White flowers of sua (Dalbergia tonkinensis) look like soft and white cotton clouds covering the trees.
10:52, 2020/03/10
Hanoi craft villages urged to apply new technologies to promote products
The application of new technologies is expected to promote the products of more than 300 craft villages as well as receive feedback effectively.
15:18, 2020/03/04
Vietnam tourism industry prepares post-epidemic plans
Vietnam’s tourism industry will diversify products and find new markets after the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreaks roll back.
16:57, 2020/03/01
Vietnam tourism industry takes strong hit from cororavirus
According to media reports, many hotels in Vietnam have been forced to shut temporarily to mitigate losses while a number of tour guides are seeking new jobs.
15:44, 2020/03/01
Vietnam’s two biggest airports stop receiving arrivals from South Korea
The Vietnamese government has required all people arriving from South Korea to stay in mandatory quarantine for 14 days as a measure to curb the spread of Covid-19.
10:48, 2020/02/28
F1 race to go ahead in Hanoi amid coronavirus concern
The F1 race in Hanoi is expected to give a big boost to the local economy and reaffirm Vietnam as a safe destination.
16:47, 2020/02/26
Vietnam agency recommends denial of tourists from coronavirus-hit regions
Vietnam's tourism administration asked tourism departments and travel agents nationwide to closely monitor the Covid-19 epidemic in South Korea and a number of other major tourist markets.
16:24, 2020/02/26
Vietnam launches stimulus program for inbound and domestic tours
The program is an initiative by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism and Vietnam Airlines to cope with the impacts of the Covid-19 epidemic.
08:05, 2020/02/20
Vietnam's first int'l tourism office opened in UK
The office aims to introduce and update new Vietnamese tourism products to travel businesses in the UK.