Though Vietnam has yet to open its doors to international visitors, the National Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control had said at a meeting on May 28 that the tourism industry could pilot a plan to welcome foreign tourists to island destinations on a trial basis with strict safety measures in place to safeguard both them and locals. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s largest island likely to welcome foreign tourists back
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HCMC to host tourism fests as Covid-19 outbreak tapers off
Vietnam has banned the entry of foreign nationals since March 22 with exceptions and conditions, including a 14-day quarantining on arrival. Since March 25, all international flights have been suspended to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, except for special purposes like repatriation. … [Read more...] about HCMC to host tourism fests as Covid-19 outbreak tapers off
Reopening of int’l flights considered
Vietnam Airlines aircraft at Noi Bai International Airport. The national carrier and other airlines in Vietnam are preparing for international flights. (Photo: Vietnam Airlines) Hanoi - The Ministry of Transport will consider the reopening of international flight routes to countries and territories which have no new cases of COVID-19 in the community for 30 consecutive days, according to a ministry official. … [Read more...] about Reopening of int’l flights considered
Reader’s Digest talks up Ha Long Bay
Reader’s Digest Canada also chose Bagan (Myanmar), Angkor Archaeological Park (Cambodia), Penang (Malaysia), Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park (Indonesia), Luang Prabang (Laos), Mount Kinabalu (Malaysia), Bali (Indonesia), Ifugao (Philippines), and Krabi (Thailand) in the list. … [Read more...] about Reader’s Digest talks up Ha Long Bay
From tubs to toilets, Vietnam hotel opens with gold-plated pizzazz
A view of the newly-inaugurated Dolce Hanoi Golden Lake hotel, which features gold plated exteriors and interiors, after the government eased nationwide social distancing following the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Hanoi, Vietnam. Photo: Reuters A gold-plated bathtub is seen in the newly inaugurated Dolce Hanoi Golden Lake luxury hotel, after the government eased nationwide social distancing following the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Hanoi, Vietnam. Photo: Reuters Gold-plated toilets are seen at the newly inaugurated Dolce Hanoi Golden Lake hotel, after the government eased nationwide social distancing following the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Hanoi, Vietnam. Photo: Reuters A gold-plated bathroom sink is seen in the newly inaugurated Dolce Hanoi Golden Lake luxury hotel, after the government eased nationwide social distancing following the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in … [Read more...] about From tubs to toilets, Vietnam hotel opens with gold-plated pizzazz
