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Japanese guest amazed by Quy Nhon’s rich noodle dishes for just $2
Local dishes bun tom and bun ram impress a Japanese YouTuber with flavor and value.
Foreign tourist in Phu Quoc fined for letting child steer motorbike
A viral video shows a tourist riding without a helmet and allowing a child to drive on a public road.
Phu Quoc airport officer suspended after tearing tourist’s boarding pass
A Taiwanese tourist’s boarding pass was torn by an immigration officer, sparking outrage and suspension.
Man arrested for assaulting South African tourist with beer bottle in Bui Vien
Tran Gia Huy, a suspect involved in a group assault in which a foreign male tourist was struck on the head with a beer bottle in Bui Vien Street, Ho Chi Minh City, has been urgently arrested by the police.
Foreign diplomats explore Con Son – Kiep Bac heritage site
The visit formed part of the “Discover Vietnam Day 2025” programme, jointly organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the People’s Committees of Hai Duong, Quang Ninh, and Bac Giang provinces.
Foreign tourist assaulted by group on Bui Vien Street, police take action
A viral video shows a group attacking a foreign man in Saigon’s backpacker district; police are now investigating.
American tourists say Vietnamese broken rice beats pho
Returning tourists praise cơm tấm for its generous portions and rich flavor, placing it above pho.
British man walks 15,000km to return “home” to Vietnam
Luke Deakin is trekking across 23 countries on foot, inspired by his love for Hanoi.
Foreign director wins admiration for mastering iconic Vietnamese role
Aaron Toronto astonished audiences with his deep portrayal of Chi Pheo in a Vietnamese radio play.
Local university debuts Vietnamese culture education for foreigners
The Vietnamese comprehensive culture programme, in English, will include two semesters to develop Vietnamese language proficiency and provide foreigners with knowledge about Vietnamese geography, history, art and socio-economics.
American earns master’s in mathematics at Vietnamese university
American math teacher David Coley overcame language barriers to graduate with a degree in Vietnam.
Ukraine bride falls for VN's charm after moving to the country with her husband
Ten years after their wedding, a Ukrainian bride has returned to her husband’s hometown in ThanhHoa province in Vietnam to settle down.
Spanish groom dons ao dai, takes metro and double-decker bus to fetch bride
Wearing traditional Vietnamese ao dai, a Spanish groom and his entourage took the metro and a double-decker bus to the bride’s home in Ho Chi Minh City for a wedding that was anything but ordinary.
Traveling Vietnam in 1994: Mines, hammocks, and heartfelt kindness
British traveler Simon O’Reilly shares his vivid memories of Vietnam’s early days of tourism in 1994.
Bond’s music video ‘Victory’ casts Ha Long Bay in a dazzling new light
The world-renowned wonder of Ha Long Bay has never looked more mesmerizing than in Victory, the new music video by the internationally acclaimed string quartet Bond.
Japanese tourist stunned by one-day custom dress at Ben Thanh Market
A viral video shows how a VND1.5 million dress made in 24 hours amazed a Japanese fashion entrepreneur visiting Ho Chi Minh City.
Japanese guest praises Hanoi’s ‘underground’ market, says it's worth a visit
Located in the basement of a building, Hang Da Market in Hoan Kiem District in Hanoi is affectionately dubbed the "underground market" by locals and visitors alike.
Thai billionaire Madam Pang loves Hanoi pho: ‘I want to bring it back with me’
The Thai football president enjoyed a bowl of pho at Noi Bai Airport, charming fans with her reaction and a few Vietnamese words.
Two foreign riders penalized for dangerous motorbike stunt in Quang Nam
Viral video leads to police action after reckless riding behavior on Quang Nam’s coastal highway.
American on TikTok airs cooking series on Vietnamese dishes
The young American woman can prepare many Vietnamese dishes, including complex dishes like pho bo (noodles served with beef), bun dau mam tom (tofu, shrimp sauce, and noodles) and tiet canh (blood pudding).
