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Hanoi street vendor questioned for trying to gouge foreign tourists

Hanoi street vendor questioned for trying to gouge foreign tourists

A street vendor in Hanoi's Old Quarter has been questioned by the police for allegedly charging two foreign tourists nearly four times the normal price of a conical hat.
Tourists criticized for sunbathing in bikinis near Thai temple

Tourists criticized for sunbathing in bikinis near Thai temple

Asia's 'most beautiful island' receives 176,000 tourists during New Year holiday

Asia's 'most beautiful island' receives 176,000 tourists during New Year holiday

Nha Trang taxi driver accused of swapping banknotes from foreign tourist

Nha Trang taxi driver accused of swapping banknotes from foreign tourist

A taxi driver in Nha Trang was caught on camera allegedly swapping a VND200,000 (US$7.59) banknote from a South Korean tourist with a VND10,000 note in less than a second.
January 4, 2026 | 06:26 pm PT
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.
January 2, 2026 | 12:22 am PT
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

Babysitting for foreign tourists is booming in Japan, driven by rising demand for foreign-language childcare that lets families explore the country more freely.
December 31, 2025 | 10:00 pm PT
Asia's 'most beautiful island' receives 8.1 million tourists in 2025

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

Phu Quoc Island, voted the most beautiful in Asia by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler, received an estimated 8.1 million visitors in 2025, surpassing its initial target of 7.25 million.
December 31, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
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
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