Two hotels in Nha Trang fined for inflating star ratings

Authorities in the central province of Khanh Hoa, home to Nha Trang, have slapped fines of VND10 million ($430) against two hotels each for deliberately inflating their star ratings.

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Indonesia deports 47 foreigners for violating visa rules

The Indonesian authorities have deported 47 foreigners, including 13 Russians, for violating the terms of their visas and for using their tourist visas to work in the country.

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Two Russian tourists found begging in central Vietnam

Photos of two foreigners begging for money on the streets in Tam Ky Town near Hoi An have gone viral on social media, prompting authorities to step in.

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Thai taxi driver banned from airport for overcharging visitor

A taxi driver in Thailand has been banned from picking up passengers at Suvarnabhumi International Airport after allegedly using a fake list of flat-rate fares to overcharge a Taiwan visitor.

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Hanoi Train Street draws tourists aware of danger

Hundreds of tourists flocked to Hanoi’s Train Street last weekend for the thrill of drinking coffee beside a working train track, despite warnings from local authorities.

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Thai taxi driver banned from airport for overcharging Taiwan visitor

A taxi driver in Thailand has been banned from picking up passengers at Suvarnabhumi International Airport after allegedly using a fake list of flat-rate fares to overcharge a Taiwan visitor.

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Europe, US investors urge government to expand visa waiver scheme

Tourism experts have called for visa waivers for nationals of all EU member states, the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, and Canada and lengthen the period of visa-free stays.

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Ha Giang’s coffee shop in a 100-year-old home

A 100-year-old Tay home in the northern highlands’ Ha Giang Province is now a coffee shop and mostly intact.

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British tourist falls off cliff in Ha Giang, hospitalized

A British tourist is being treated at a Hanoi hospital after falling off a cliff in Meo Vac District in the northern province of Ha Giang.

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Tourism industry urges government to expand visa waiver scheme

Tourism experts have called for visa waivers for nationals of all EU member states, the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, and Canada and lengthen the period of visa-free stays.

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Foreign tourists eagerly awaiting new 3-month visa policy

As the government begins moving ahead with relaxation of tourist visas, foreigners are hoping the three-month visa policy will soon be resumed to give them more time to explore the country.

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Swedish, Brazilian tourists detained in Thailand for visa overstays

Thai police this week arrested two foreign tourists carrying Swedish and Brazilian passports for overstaying their visas as part of the government’s expanded campaign to crack down on violators.

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Vietnam considers extending e-visas to three months

The Ministry of Public Security has proposed prolonging the duration of e-visas granted to foreigners entering Vietnam from 30 days to a maximum of three months to help tourism recover.

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Security ministry proposes extending e-visas to three months

The Ministry of Public Security has proposed prolonging the duration of e-visas granted to foreigners entering Vietnam from 30 days to a maximum of three months to help tourism recover.

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Returning Chinese tourists enjoy Hanoi’s tourist attractions, signature dishes

A group of Chinese tourists who arrived in Vietnam on Wednesday, the day China resumed outbound tours to the country, explored popular tourist landmarks in Hanoi and enjoyed local cuisine.

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LED light tunnel in the heart of Saigon charms visitors

Half a million colorful LED lights, with a 50-meter light tunnel as the centerpiece, have been installed in HCMC’s Bach Dang wharf park.

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50-meter LED light tunnel in the heart of Saigon charms visitors

Half a million colorful LED lights, with a 50-meter light tunnel as the centerpiece, have been installed in HCMC’s Bach Dang wharf park.

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HCMC plans to open night street in Chinatown

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) are considering a plan to open a night street in Cho Lon, also known as the Chinatown area, to boost its night-time economy.

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5 coffee shops to view Saigon from apartment blocks

Shops in apartment buildings have become a unique characteristic of coffee culture in Saigon. If you do not know where to find them yet, here is a list of places to try out.

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Chinese tourists return to Vietnam

Several Chinese tour groups arrived in Vietnam Wednesday, the day China resumed outbound tours to the country, including a large one of 124 people.

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Number of Chinese tourists to remain modest: travel firms

Though China has started allowing its citizens to travel again to Vietnam, tour companies expect the number of Chinese tourists to remain "modest" amid the global economic slowdown.

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Vietnam welcomes first Chinese tourist groups after outbound tour resumption

Several Chinese tourist groups came to Vietnam on the first day that China resumed outbound tours here on Wednesday.

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Russian tourist drowns off famous Thai island

Thai police are investigating the death of a 55-year-old Russian tourist who drowned off Phi Phi Islands in Krabi Province, around 800 kilometers from Bangkok.

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Vietnam to expand list of eligible countries for visa exemption

Vietnam will waive visas for more countries and extend the length of stay for foreign tourists to speed up the recovery of tourism, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said Wednesday.

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Vietnam-India flights to increase 30% as tourism recovers

Vietnam Airlines announced on Monday it plans to open one new Vietnam-India route per day beginning March 26, raising the number of flights between the two countries by 30%.

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Tourist arrivals in Asia-Pacific expected to fully recover by 2026: Oxford Economics

The number of international visitors to the Asia-Pacific region is estimated to reach half of 2019 levels this year but a full recovery is not expected until 2025 or 2026 due to inflation.

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Vietnam travel firms race to improve service before Chinese tourists return

Travel firms are rushing to hire staff and upgrade the quality of hotel and restaurant services as Chinese tourists prepare to return to Vietnam beginning Wednesday.

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HCMC noodle soup shop serves one-of-a-kind red sauce

For a crab noodle soup restaurant in HCMC, the open secrets to drawing its customers are a special chili sauce and fresh seafood toppings.

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China to resume issuing all visa types for foreigners starting March 15

China will begin re-issuing various categories of visas to foreigners from March 15, the Chinese Embassy in the United States said on Monday, as the country continues to re-open its borders after three years of Covid-19 containment measures.

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Vietnamese grilled bananas among world’s most delicious desserts

CNN has put Vietnam’s grilled bananas on its list of best desserts in the world, calling it a “must-try.”

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