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Foreign tourists complain about Phu Quoc homestay after New Year farce

Foreign tourists complain about Phu Quoc homestay after New Year farce

Foreign tourists have complained about being ripped off by a Phu Quoc homestay during the New Year holidays, with some apparently being told to sleep in hallways despite booking in advance.
Babysitting for foreign tourists is booming in Japan, allowing parents to enjoy sushi as kids learn Zen

Babysitting for foreign tourists is booming in Japan, allowing parents to enjoy sushi as kids learn Zen

Asia's 'most beautiful island' receives 8.1 million tourists in 2025

Asia's 'most beautiful island' receives 8.1 million tourists in 2025

Foreign tourists surprised by packed streets on Christmas Eve

Foreign tourists surprised by packed streets on Christmas Eve

Foreign visitors were surprised by the bustling atmosphere on Christmas Eve in Vietnam and streets and churches being filled with crowds of people late into the night.
December 24, 2025 | 07:50 pm PT
Vietnam targets 25 million foreign visitors in 2026 after record-breaking year

Vietnam targets 25 million foreign visitors in 2026 after record-breaking year

Vietnam's tourism industry has set a target of welcoming 25 million foreign tourists next year, a 16% increase compared to this year's record-breaking figure.
December 24, 2025 | 04:32 pm PT
Da Nang cyclo drivers learn Korean to serve city's largest tourism market

Da Nang cyclo drivers learn Korean to serve city's largest tourism market

With South Koreans topping the list of foreign visitors to Da Nang, the city is teaching cyclo tour drivers Korean and installing multilingual audio guides in their vehicles.
December 14, 2025 | 10:52 pm PT
Former OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue detained in Bali over alleged adult content shoot with tourists

Former OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue detained in Bali over alleged adult content shoot with tourists

Former OnlyFans content creator Bonnie Blue has been detained in Bali after Indonesian police accused her of filming illegal adult content while traveling around the island with a group of tourists.
December 9, 2025 | 03:14 pm PT
Vietnam welcomes record number of international visitors, surpassing pre-Covid levels

Vietnam welcomes record number of international visitors, surpassing pre-Covid levels

Vietnam welcomed nearly 19.2 million international visitors in the first 11 months of this year, a 21% year-on-year increase and the highest figure ever recorded, according to the General Statistics Office.
December 6, 2025 | 02:04 am PT
Foreign tourists limit night activities, demand refund as Phu Quoc vacation disrupted by power outage

Foreign tourists limit night activities, demand refund as Phu Quoc vacation disrupted by power outage

Phu Quoc Island vacations have turned sour for many international tourists whose long-planned trips were marred by a major power outage projected to last for weeks.
December 5, 2025 | 03:04 pm PT
Asia's 'most beautiful island' receives 7.6 million tourists in 11 months, exceeding 2025 target

Asia's 'most beautiful island' receives 7.6 million tourists in 11 months, exceeding 2025 target

Phu Quoc Island welcomed nearly 7.6 million tourists including 1.6 million foreign arrivals in the first 11 months of this year, up 35% year-on-year and surpassing this year's target.
December 3, 2025 | 06:43 pm PT
Vietnam adds 41 more international border gates eligible for e-visa entry including Long Thanh Airport

Vietnam adds 41 more international border gates eligible for e-visa entry including Long Thanh Airport

The Vietnamese government has added 41 more international border gates where foreigners can use e-visas for entry and exit, bringing the total number of e-visa-eligible gates to 83.
December 3, 2025 | 06:29 pm PT
Hanoi Train Street cafés return to routine days after crackdown

Hanoi Train Street cafés return to routine days after crackdown

Cafés along Hanoi Train Street at the Kham Thiem–Le Duan section resumed placing tables beside the active railway tracks last weekend, attracting large crowds of tourists just days after authorities cleared the area.
December 1, 2025 | 03:57 pm PT
US to charge foreign tourists $100 to enter national parks, triggering tourism backlash

US to charge foreign tourists $100 to enter national parks, triggering tourism backlash

A US$100-per-person charge for foreigners entering Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and other popular national parks is stoking apprehension among some tourist-oriented businesses that it could discourage travelers, but supporters say the change will generate money for cash-strapped parks.
November 26, 2025 | 09:58 pm PT
How to declare your temporary residence while traveling in Vietnam?

How to declare your temporary residence while traveling in Vietnam?

"I am planning to travel to Vietnam and stay at a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Do I need to make a temporary residence declaration with local authorities?" - a foreign reader asked.
November 24, 2025 | 03:03 pm PT
Vietnam's tourist city Hoi An covered in mud as floodwaters recede

Vietnam's tourist city Hoi An covered in mud as floodwaters recede

As floodwaters receded, many streets in popular ancient town Hoi An were left covered in thick mud, prompting authorities and residents to begin cleanup efforts to quickly restore tourism activities.
November 22, 2025 | 01:00 am PT
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