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The charm of Vietnam beaches

The charm of Vietnam beaches

A newly-released video, part of Vietnam's tourism promotion campaign named 'Vietnam: Travel to love!', showcases the beauty of the country’s beaches and islands.
Con Dao Islands in northeast monsoon wind season

Con Dao Islands in northeast monsoon wind season

Strong gusts of northeast monsoon winds along Con Dao Archipelago in southern Vietnam might be daunting out at sea but bring nature’s fresh breath onto the islands.
March 14, 2021 | 10:39 pm PT
Vietnam reasserts sovereignty over East Sea archipelagos after US embassy map removal

Vietnam reasserts sovereignty over East Sea archipelagos after US embassy map removal

Vietnam on Thursday reaffirmed its sovereignty after the U.S. Embassy removed from its Facebook page an accurate Vietnamese map including its East Sea archipelagos.
September 17, 2020 | 05:10 am PT
Facebook ads creator omits East Sea islands in Vietnam’s map

Facebook ads creator omits East Sea islands in Vietnam’s map

Vietnam's Spratly and Paracel Islands are not displayed on the nation’s map in a Facebook function that helps users create their own ads.
April 16, 2020 | 05:37 am PT
Vietnam rejects China's sovereignty claims over Vietnamese territories

Vietnam rejects China's sovereignty claims over Vietnamese territories

Vietnam has rejected and protested China sending two diplomatic notes to the U.N., laying claim to Vietnamese territories in the East Sea.
April 7, 2020 | 06:00 am PT
Three Russians adrift off Vietnam's southern coast return to shore

Three Russians adrift off Vietnam's southern coast return to shore

Locals in Kien Giang Province helped rescue three Russians drifting out at sea Thursday afternoon after their vessel broke down.
March 12, 2020 | 11:44 pm PT
Kien Giang’s pristine Hon Mau fishing island

Kien Giang’s pristine Hon Mau fishing island

Visitors to the village have a good time hanging out with the genial fishermen and enjoying fresh seafood.
February 17, 2019 | 05:14 pm PT
British Navy warship sails near Beijing-claimed islands: sources

British Navy warship sails near Beijing-claimed islands: sources

A British Royal Navy warship sailed close to islands claimed by China, heading toward Vietnam, two sources said.
September 5, 2018 | 04:51 pm PT
Thrillist urges tourists to explore Vietnam's two most beautiful beaches

Thrillist urges tourists to explore Vietnam's two most beautiful beaches

Take a dip in these pristine holiday getaways that remain unspoilt.
May 5, 2018 | 05:00 am PT
Southeast Asia's idyllic islands buckle under tourism strain

Southeast Asia's idyllic islands buckle under tourism strain

Airports have become chaotic, hotels are being thrown up with little regard for safety and sanitation, beaches are strewn with garbage and coral reefs are dying.
April 6, 2018 | 06:07 pm PT
Chinese report says troubled islands expanded 'reasonably'

Chinese report says troubled islands expanded 'reasonably'

Beijing says the work is help provide international services such as search-and-rescue but admits there is a military purpose too.
December 24, 2017 | 08:25 pm PT
Vietnam’s Con Dao listed among top secret islands on the planet

Vietnam’s Con Dao listed among top secret islands on the planet

The chain of islands was home to a brutal prison camp used by French colonialists.
February 17, 2017 | 09:00 am PT
Trump secretary of state nominee: China should be denied access to S.China Sea islands

Trump secretary of state nominee: China should be denied access to S.China Sea islands

'They're taking territory or control, or declaring control of territories that are not rightfully China's,' said Rex Tillerson, Trump's nominee for secretary of state.
January 11, 2017 | 07:08 pm PT
China to "pressure" U.S. on maritime issues

China to "pressure" U.S. on maritime issues

China will "pressure" the United States on maritime issues at talks in Beijing next week because of Chinese concern about an increased U.S. military presence in the disputed South China Sea (Vietnam's East Sea), a major state-run newspaper said on Tuesday.
May 31, 2016 | 04:14 am PT
 
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