U23 players of Vietnam in a training session (Source: Vietnam Football Federation) Hanoi (VNA) – Coach Philippe Troussier has encouraged the U23 team of Vietnam to show their best possible performance in the last match at Doha Cup 2023, against Kyrgyzstan, on early March 29 (Vietnam time). In the last training session ahead of the match, Troussier instructed his players to address the weaknesses revealed in the two previous games and gave them spiritual support. He admitted that the losses of 3-0 to Iraq and 4-0 to the UAE at the friendly tournament gave the team precious lessons during the preparation for the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), slated for this May in Cambodia. The French coach said the players have been training hard to gear up for the 32nd SEA Games , adding that they performed well in the first half of the game against UAE, one of the six strongest teams in Asia, on early March 26 (Vietnam time). Such matches showed that Vietnam’s U23 … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s U23 footballers ready for last match at Doha Cup
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Herbalife Vietnam supports 64th Tien Phong Marathon National Championship
The marathon championship in Lai Chau province This year marks the third consecutive time that Herbalife Vietnam has sponsored the country's oldest marathon competition. The 64 th Tien Phong Marathon attracted more than 4,000 entrants. The participants included both professional, national, and international athletes, as well as amateur runners taking part in the short, middle, and long-distance races – 5km, 10km, 21km, and 42km. The athletes experienced one of the most unique racetracks in Vietnam, located in the high mountainous border province in the northwest of the country. They ran through the beautiful highland scenery, passing amazing ethnic villages with rich and unique cultures, and enjoyed the highland market with distinctive products from the local area. Vu Van Thang, general manager for Herbalife Vietnam and Cambodia, is proud to support one of the leading marathons in Vietnam for the third time. "This sponsorship is one of our long-term initiatives to … [Read more...] about Herbalife Vietnam supports 64th Tien Phong Marathon National Championship
I’ve never had a problem applying for Vietnam e-visa
"I've been traveling Vietnam since June of 2022 and never once had a problem with e-visa while using the national immigration portal. Always receive my new visa within 3 working days. Now, if only the government would go back to the 90-day multiple entry visa." fredtbach "I have used the e-visa about a dozen times. It's easy and clear. The longest I had to wait was 5 days as I submitted once on a Friday afternoon. So don't winge if you don't follow the photo requirements." chefross63 "The name should be more comprehensive and clearly reference the government background. Look at the Cambodia site as an example. The process itself works good, if you start on time (there you have it) there is no need for brokers or agents." Peppe "I never had a problem with the official e-visa web-site, and I've been using it for nine months now, and I get the new e-visa within 3 business days. Who cares how non-memorable the URL is. Just google "E Visa Vietnam" and you will find it." none of … [Read more...] about I’ve never had a problem applying for Vietnam e-visa
In photos: This million-year-old cave in central Vietnam boasts incredibly beautiful stalactites
Two local travel bloggers, Quy Coc Tu (Ngo Tran Hai An) and Duong Vu, went on an expedition tour to Hang Va (Va Cave), which features a diverse range of stunning stalactites and stalagmites in Quang Binh Province, north-central Vietnam. With a total length of 1.7 kilometers, Va Cave is part of the cavern system found in the UNESCO-listed Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. A pathway to Va Cave in the UNESCO-listed Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh Province, north-central Vietnam. Photo: Ngo Tran Hai An The cave is some 50 meters away from the exit of Son Doong Cave, which is considered the world’s largest known cave. Va Cave is home to numerous cone-shaped, unique, and strikingly beautiful stalactites. Inside Va Cave in Quang Binh Province, north-central Vietnam. Photo: Ngo Tran Hai An When the rainy season ends, rainwater seeps into the ground and through underground waterways to enter the cave, forming extremely unique underground … [Read more...] about In photos: This million-year-old cave in central Vietnam boasts incredibly beautiful stalactites
Vietnam welcomes over 2.69mn int’l visitors in Q1
More than 2.69 million international tourists arrived in Vietnam in the first quarter of this year, soaring 30-fold against the same period last year, according to data released on Wednesday by the General Statistics Office of Vietnam. The country earned an estimated VND161 trillion (US$6.8 billion) in revenue gained from lodging and dining services. Some provinces and cities in particular witnessed an upsurge in revenue, such as Da Nang (73 percent), Quang Ninh (43 percent), Can Tho (42 percent), and Ho Chi Minh City (37 percent). The country took in around VND6.8 trillion ($288 million) from travel services, up two-fold compared to the year-ago figure, buoyed by lots of cultural and tourism activities taking place in the first months of the year, the Vietnam News Agency reported. In March alone, the number of international visitors to this Southeast Asian nation is estimated to reach over 895,000. This year, the country looks to serve 110 million tourists, including … [Read more...] about Vietnam welcomes over 2.69mn int’l visitors in Q1
10,000 discounted tours to be offered at international tourism fair
Around 10,000 discounted tours will be offered at Vietnam International Travel Mart 2023 which is scheduled to take place in Hanoi next month. The event will be held at Vietnam-Soviet Culture and Labour Friendship Palace on April 13-16, and is expected to attract 600 attendees from inside and outside the country with a total of 450 booths. Mekong Delta localities will set up large-scale stalls. Vietnam International Travel Mart 2023 will be organised in April There will be programmes to promote destinations such as Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An Ha Tinh and Thai Nguyen as well as Taiwan, Nepal and Indonesia. The theme of the event is cultural tourism, which encourages enterprises to focus on building new tourism products featuring cultural values and traditions. Vu The Binh, chairman of the Vietnam Tourism Association, said that a forum on developing Vietnam’s cultural tourism will be organised within the framework of the fair with the participation of … [Read more...] about 10,000 discounted tours to be offered at international tourism fair
Vietnam International Travel Mart Hanoi 2023
With the theme of cultural tourism, VITM Hanoi 2023 aims to orient tourism businesses to build new products to exploit the unique values of the traditional culture and heritage of Vietnam. Businesses participating in VITM Hanoi 2023 have prepared over 10,000 tours and promotional products The differences in the cultures, traditional dress, production activities, and the lives of the 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam are always attractive and lure the attention of both international and domestic tourists alike. The organisers hope that VITM Hanoi 2023 will contribute to making tourism an important part of the cultural industry, contributing to the conservation of Vietnamese cultural heritage, and at the same time bringing the nation's modern culture to the world. VITM Hanoi 2023 also has a special meaning, as it marks the 10-year milestone of its establishment and development (2013-2023). A decade-long journey with 12 organisations has witnessed strong developments, making … [Read more...] about Vietnam International Travel Mart Hanoi 2023
Netflix love story shot in Vietnam to stream from April
Its trailer, appearing on Tuesday evening, showed snippets of its plot. After breaking up with her boyfriend, Amanda (played by Rachael Leigh Cook), a travel executive, visits Vietnam to explore its landscapes and traditions. Rachael Leigh Cook (left) and Scott Ly in Hoi An. Photo courtesy of Netflix During the trip, she meets tour guide Sinh (Scott Ly) and changes her itinerary on his suggestion. The two visit several places together, and right at the moment they realise their feelings for each other her ex-boyfriend shows up. Now she has to choose between the two men. The trailer takes viewers to several destinations in Vietnam, including Thu Bon River in Hoi An, My Son Sanctuary in Quang Nam, Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City, and majestic villages in Ha Giang. Vietnamese actor Le Thien appears as a local man who is friendly towards foreign visitors. "A Tourist’s Guide To Love" is the first foreign film to be shot in Vietnam after the government lifted … [Read more...] about Netflix love story shot in Vietnam to stream from April
Vietnam International Travel Mart 2023 to spotlight cultural tourism
Tourists experience making clay arrows on the opening ceremony of the Hanoi Tourism Festival 2023 on March 24 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) themed “Cultural tourism” will take place on April 13-16 at the Cultural Friendship Palace in Hanoi, featuring 450 pavilions from over 50 localities nationwide, and 15 countries and territories aroundthe world. The event is expected to attract over 60,000 visitors, and representatives from 2,500 businesses, that are interested in seeking cooperation opportunities and partners. Speaking at a press conference in Hanoi on March 28 to announce the event, Chairman of the Vietnam Tourism Association Vu The Binh said this year’s event aims to encourage travel firms to invest in developing new tourism products through making the most of unique traditional culture and culture heritage values of Vietnam. The difference in culture, customs, production activities, and daily life of 54 ethnic groups … [Read more...] about Vietnam International Travel Mart 2023 to spotlight cultural tourism
Vietnam International Tourism Mart 2020 opens in Hanoi
Vietnam International Tourism Mart 2020 will last until November 21 at the Hanoi International Center for Exhibition. The Vietnam International Tourism Mart 2020 (VITM) 2020 with the theme “Digital Transformation for Tourism in Vietnam” has kicked off today [November 18] to encourage businesses and organizations to put forth digital initiatives on tourism activities as well as boost growth momentum in the coming years. The VITM 2020 opens in Hanoi on November 18 This year’s fair attracted 250 booths with the participation of tourism representatives from 47 provinces and cities nationwide, and six countries and territory (Thailand, Peru, Japan, South Korea, Colombia, and Taiwan (China). The event attracted the participation of more than 300 businesses. The fair focuses on activities to bring businesses and organizations closer to Industry 4.0 technology, find solutions for tourism to keep up with new trends and maintain growth momentum in the coming time. … [Read more...] about Vietnam International Tourism Mart 2020 opens in Hanoi