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The Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2021 will take place in Hanoi from July 29 to August 1, announced the Vietnam Tourism Association (VTA) on June 11. At VITM 2020 in Hanoi In its document sent to departments of culture, sports and tourism of cities and provinces, and tourism promotion centres, the VTA said in compliance with the Prime Minister’s vaccine 5K policy, the VTA actively called on units and businesses to register vaccination for their staff with funding from the public. The event is expected to reboot tourism activities following damages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier, its opening was delayed twice./. VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam International Travel Mart 2021 slated for July 29 – August 1

While Singapore is hailed best for a solo stopover and Indonesia's Ubud best for self-reflection, the magazine crowned Vietnam as 'the crème de la crème for its food." While in Vietnam, solo travelers can mingle with villagers, enjoy local dishes and sip rice wine in its many regional markets, with one of the must-try dishes being banh cuon (steamed rice rolls), it suggested. Steamed rice rolls are a traditional Vietnamese dish easily overlooked by tourists, and overshadowed by the banh mi or pho . The thin noodle sheet is steamed over a thin layer of fabric, on top of boiling water. It is often filled with minced pork and served with a lightly sweetened dipping sauce. For those seeking respite from the bustle and hustle of major cities, the site suggested a trek to hilly resort town Sa Pa. At an altitude of 1,600 meters above sea level, Sa Pa boasts a cool climate all year round and is famous for Mount Fansipan at 3,145 meters (10,311 feet). Other destinations perfect … [Read more...] about Lonely Planet lists Vietnam among top 10 solo travel destinations

The country lagged far behind neighbors like Thailand (9th), Singapore (20th), the Philippines (27th), Malaysia (28th) and Indonesia (32nd), according to the global ranking compiled by American media company U.S. News & World Report. The ranking measures 73 travel destinations around the globe based on seven factors: culturally accessible, fun, friendly, pleasant climate, safe, scenic and approachable. "Vietnam is densely populated and growing quickly, with about a third of the population living in bustling cities," the report read. "War ravaged much of Vietnam’s landscape, but fantastic caves, imperial landmarks and emerald island coves remain. Pho , a brothy noodle soup, and a growing culinary arts scene have garnered global attention." When it comes to traveling alone, European and South Pacific countries are seen as the best. Spain topped the list, followed by Italy and Greece. New Zealand came in fourth and Australia rounded out the top five. "With an increasing … [Read more...] about Vietnam lags behind regional peers in solo travel destination ranking

Screengrab from Fan-id.ru HÀ NỘI — The Consular Department under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Vietnamese fans travelling to Russia with FAN IDs for the European Championship to use the document correctly to avoid legal issues or being stuck at a foreign airport. A FAN ID is a document all spectators of Euro 2020 matches in Saint Petersburg, Russia, need to enter the country to attend matches without a visa. According to the department, many Vietnamese citizens using FAN IDs have been denied entry to Russia and deported for using the document for the wrong purpose or failing to prove that they travelled to Russia to watch the tournament. The department urged Vietnamese fans to thoroughly study Russia’s regulations about entry and exit, residence registration and air tickets, as well as banned activities when travelling to the country. Those who need urgent support can contact the citizen protection hotlines of the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia … [Read more...] about Vietnamese fans warned about use of FAN IDs to travel to Russia

Vietnam’s digital economy presents chances for investors, start-ups The newswire techwireasia.com on June 16 ran an article saying that Vietnam has been steadily growing its highly promising digital economy, presenting multiple opportunities for investors, startups, and businesses alike. The author wrote that in recent years, the Southeast Asian region has been seeing rapid and sustained efforts and investment into various digital economy initiatives by both the public and private sectors. Tech giants have been creating waves, most recently the Tokopedia-Gojek merger, and earlier, Grab pushing for a US listing with a valuation of over 40 billion USD. Estimates by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Co predicted that the Vietnamese sector could grow to 52 billion USD by 2025, which comes up to about a sixth of the massive 300 billion USD regional digital economy pie. According to the article, backed by a stable political climate, progressive economic policies, and … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JUNE 18