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Vietnamese among Asia’s top foodie travellers

Monday, Apr 06, 2026

Vietnamese travellers are among Asia’s most passionate culinary explorers, ranking second regionally for choosing destinations based on food experiences, a report said.

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Việt Nam’s marine tourism honoured at World Cruise Awards

Tuesday, Dec 09, 2025

For the first time in the history of the awards, a Vietnamese brand has triumphed in both of the event’s most highly regarded categories achievements typically dominated by global giants like Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise...

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HCM City welcomes luxury cruise liner with nearly 3,000 international visitors

Friday, Dec 05, 2025

According to the Saigontourist travel service company, about 75 per cent of the 1,400 passengers disembarking chose tours in HCM City.

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Grand Pioneers joins Việt Nam Travel Day 2025, affirming international position in sea tourism

Saturday, Nov 22, 2025

With the aspiration to affirm its pioneering position in the field of luxury cruise, Grand Pioneers, has been consistently crafting elegant and sustainable voyages infused with a Vietnamese identity on the world tourism map.

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Quảng Ninh welcomes first ship on Beihai – Hạ Long route in cruise tourism season

Friday, Nov 14, 2025

It is expected that during the 2025–2026 cruise season from October 2025 to April 2026, there will be nine trips on the Beihai – Hạ Long route bringing visitors to Quảng Ninh.

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Discovery Princess brings 1,200 int’l visitors to Khánh Hoà

Saturday, Oct 25, 2025

Khánh Hoà Province has so far this year welcomed 19 international cruise ships with more than 22,000 passengers. It expects another seven ships carrying 10,000 visitors by the end of the year.

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Grand Pioneers Cruise named Best Luxury New Cruise Line with global award

Friday, Jan 17, 2025

This is a second accolade, in November 2024, Grand Pioneers Cruise received the prestigious title of ''World’s Best Green Cruise Line'' at the World Cruise Awards, further solidifying its position as a global leader in sustainable luxury cruising.

Quảng Ninh boosts cruise tourism to lure international visitors

Tuesday, Jan 07, 2025

Despite challenges from Typhoon Yagi, the northern province of Quảng Ninh, home to UNESCO-recognised natural heritage Hạ Long Bay, welcomed 19 million tourists, including 3.8 million foreigners, in 2024, with cruise travellers making a significant contribution.

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HCMC flea markets attract big crowds

Tuesday, Nov 17, 2015

While flea markets are relatively new in HCM City, many of them have become busier than ever, offering a wide array of old and vintage items.

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Photo exhibit showcases traditional markets of Ha Noi

Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014

A photo exhibition featuring Ha Noi''s markets, past and present, will be organised in downtown Ha Noi to celebrate International Women''s Day on March 8.

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Hue to close Perfume River night markets

Wednesday, Dec 18, 2013

For almost two years, local residents in Hue have complained about the night market set up on the city''s foot street that runs along the poetic Perfume River.

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Lao Cai markets will remain traditional after upgrade: official

Wednesday, Nov 27, 2013

Authorities in the northern province of Lao Cai plan to expand and upgrade traditional markets in Bac Ha District to facilitate more trade by ethnic minority communities and attract more tourists.

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HCM City to kick off bumper sales month for tourism

Friday, Nov 22, 2013

HCM City will launch Saigon Big Sales 2013 to promote sales and tourism from December 1-31.

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Long Bien Market receives acclaim

Friday, Sep 20, 2013

 Long Bien Market in the centre of Ha Noi has been named by travel website gobackpacking.com in top five most exciting markets in Southeast Asia.

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Ha Noi to ensure flower markets blossom during Tet festival

Wednesday, Jan 23, 2013

Ha Noi will open 65 flower markets during the Tet (Lunar New Year) festival, the municipal People''s Committee announced yesterday.