Vietnam: New Policies as Foreign Arrivals Surge
HANOI — Vietnam is accelerating major visa policy reforms in 2025 in an effort to draw not only tourists but …
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Record Heatwave Roasts Northern Vietnam
HANOI/TAM DAO — Northern Vietnam is enduring an intense heatwave, with 17 weather stations across seven provinces reporting record-breaking August temperatures, …
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Tourist Boat Capsizes in Vietnam’s Halong Bay
HANOI/HALONG BAY – On July 19, a tourist vessel named Wonder Sea carrying 53 people (48 passengers and 5 crew) capsized …
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Vietnam Emerges as Southeast Asia’s Brightest Star
HANOI – Vietnam is rapidly emerging as a powerhouse in international travel. As of 2024, the country received approximately 17.5 million …
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US presses Hanoi to reduce dependence on China
WASHINGTON/HANOI – The US is urging Vietnam to lessen its reliance on Chinese tech in devices assembled locally—such as Apple …
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