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From weed to delicacy: Mekong’s crunchy bon bon popular with tourists

Once a persistent weed vexing Mekong Delta farmers with its tenacity and rapid growth, bon bon (Ormocarpum cochinchinense) is now widely cultivated and has become an enticing specialty that captivates tourists.

Vietnam’s Mekong Delta tourism gets a private sector boost

A former teacher’s vision becomes a national model for linking rivers, culture, and the sea in Vietnam’s tourism landscape.

Four Vietnamese porridges featured in Asia’s top dishes list

Chao long (pork innards porridge) and chao vit (duck porridge) are among four Vietnamese dishes honored in the list of Asia’s best porridges, recently published by the world-renowned culinary guide Taste Atlas.

VN tourism industry needs high quality hands-on training to improve workforce

Vietnam faces a serious shortage of capable managers and skilled workers who meet international standards and possess strong foreign language fluency.

Vietnam, China launch new cross-border tourism route

The northern province of Cao Bang held a ceremony on May 16 to announce the opening of a new cross-border tourism route connecting its Cao Bang city and Baise city of China’s Guangxi.

Ca phe Dinh: Where old Hanoi lingers in every sip

Above the bustle of Hoan Kiem, Ca phe Dinh remains a sanctuary of the capital’s past.

Butterflies fill the skies in Cuc Phuong’s breathtaking seasonal display

Millions of butterflies create a stunning scene that’s drawing young visitors in droves.

Nha Trang listed among top 15 global summer destination in 2025

Nha Trang has been ranked 11th among the top 15 most prominent summer travel destinations worldwide in 2025, according to the latest report by the Mastercard Economics Institute.

Ong Bac Temple: Chinese heritage by the river in An Giang

Ong Bac Temple is not only a spiritual sanctuary for the Chinese-Vietnamese community in An Giang but also a well-known cultural destination situated beside the Long Xuyen River.

Sweet soup heaven: 5 must-visit Hanoi spots to beat the summer heat

Enjoy Hanoi's most beloved chè dishes at these five crowd-favorite sweet soup shops in the heart of the capital.

Sa Pa specialty earns global praise from TasteAtlas

TasteAtlas celebrates Sa Pa’s stir-fried cai meo with smoked pork in Southeast Asia’s top stir-fried dishes.

Vietnam’s earthy gem: Sweet, crunchy, and packed with health benefits

Harvested from wetlands, this crisp tuber adds a refreshing touch to meals and teas.

Ancient pagoda in Vietnam holds 300-year-old mummified Zen master

Tieu Pagoda in Bac Ninh preserves the full-body relic of Zen master Nhu Tri in meditative posture.

Quan Lan Island: The emerald gem of Bai Tu Long Bay

Known for pristine beaches and royal seafood, this Quang Ninh island stuns visitors.

Northern Vietnam’s rare crab delicacy: rich, sweet, tastier than field crab

In every third and 10th month of the lunar calendar, northerners collect ram, a type of crab (Varunidae), to prepare a variety of dishes. Its flavor is rich, sweet, and tastier than field crab.

Paris event underscores growing potential for France–Vietnam travel

France is a priority tourism market for Vietnam with nearly 279,000 French travellers coming to Vietnam in 2024, representing a 97% recovery from pre-COVID-19 levels.

Ha Giang, Hoi An among world’s most beautiful places: Time Out

Ha Giang and Hoi An have been named among the 44 most beautiful places in the world by renowned UK-based travel magazine Time Out.

3 must-try Hanoi spots for pork offal lovers

With fresh ingredients, fair prices, and cult followings, these Hanoi eateries serve up some of the best offal dishes in the city.

American tourists say Vietnamese broken rice beats pho

Returning tourists praise cơm tấm for its generous portions and rich flavor, placing it above pho.

Vietnam opens first international yacht marina in Nha Trang

After two years of trial operation, a marina in Nha Trang City (Khanh Hoa Province) has officially received an international port code, becoming the first international-standard marina in Vietnam.