Regent Phu Quoc among world’s 6 best seaside hotels: Independent


British newspaper The Independent has listed Regent Phu Quoc, opened to tourists in April, among the six best seaside hotels in the world for a summer retreat.

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Hoi An among world’s best places to visit in July


Dubai-based Time Out magazine has listed Hoi An ancient town in central Vietnam among “the very best places” to travel to in July with warm weather.

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Vietnam’s 222 coconut-based dishes set world record


The Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre was acknowledged as boasting the world’s largest number of dishes made of coconut by World Records Union (Worldkings), 222.

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Nha Trang suspends diving tours in marine reserve to inspect coral reefs


Swimming and diving has been banned at Mun Island Marine Protected Area in Nha Trang Bay from Monday to assess the condition of its shrinking coral reefs.

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Australian foreign minister enjoys chicken noodle soup in Hanoi


Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong tried ‘pho ga’ (chicken noodle soup) at a restaurant in Hanoi during her first visit to Vietnam since she took office.

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Ancient Cham tower in Hue sets world record


Phu Dien Tower in Thua Thien-Hue Province was named “the world’s first excavated and preserved ancient brick Cham tower deep under coastal sand dunes” by World Records Union on Monday.

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Three signature dishes of Binh Dinh’s coconut region


Banh trang dua, banh trung and banh hong are the delicacy trio of Hoai Nhon, a district famed for coconut products in Binh Dinh.

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Thailand plans bus route to Laos, Vietnam


The Thai government is working on a plan to establish a bus route connecting Thailand with Laos and Vietnam as part of its efforts to promote tourism.

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Vietjet to start 7 new international routes from Da Nang


Low-cost carrier Vietjet Air plans to launch seven new routes from Da Nang to Singapore, India and South Korea next month as the pace of tourism picks up.

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Indian tourists keen on Vietnam trip as direct routes increase


Google data has revealed Indian tourists are increasingly keen on visiting Vietnam as carriers have launched more direct flights.

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