Visitors to the US will soon have to pay a "visa bond fee" of at least $250 under a provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill recently enacted by the Trump administration.
Tourists express outrage over fireworks displays during search for victims, while others urge understanding after companies apologize and pledge corrective action.
With over 5.8 million visitors in the first half of the year, an 18% increase, Da Nang solidifies its position as central Vietnam's tourism hub, especially after the VnExpress Marathon.
Several hotels and restaurants in Ha Long have temporarily suspended normal operations to provide free accommodation and meals to the families of the victims of the recent boat accident, while search and rescue efforts continue.
Tourists from Russia, Jamaica, France, and other countries express their love for Da Nang and anticipation for the VnExpress Marathon starting on 20/7.
Leslie Gilliams, a memorable contestant from MasterChef US season 5, known to Vietnamese viewers as "Saint Liem", visited Ho Chi Minh City for the first time in July.
Alcatraz island, attracting one million visitors annually, was targeted by former US President Trump as an impenetrable prison for dangerous criminals.
Tour operators catering to South Korean tourists describe Vietnam's second-largest tourism market as demanding, sometimes short-tempered, but serious and high-spending.
In the first 6 months of 2025, Lang Son attracted over 3.1 million tourists, a 4.7% increase compared to the same period last year. International visitors reached 131,000, a 67.9% increase.
A woman dining at a familiar restaurant in Ta Van was surprised by a 700,000 VND (approximately $30 USD) bill for one liter of plum wine, far exceeding the local average.
A VnExpress survey of over 47,000 readers found that 85% consider Nha Trang a desirable bay city to live in, thanks to its scenery, climate, cost of living, job opportunities, and development potential.
Careful packing, choosing the right line, observing the security area, and purchasing priority passes are ways to expedite your passage through airport security.