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Vietnam’s vintage 1960s steam locomotives are back on the rails

Vietnam’s vintage 1960s steam locomotives are back on the rails

A rendering of the interior of the refurbished Revolution Express steam trains that will begin taking passengers in late 2024 or early 2025.
HCMC banh mi festival draws thousands of sandwich eaters

HCMC banh mi festival draws thousands of sandwich eaters

Thousands of visitors crowded Vietnam’s second annual banh mi festival in downtown Ho Chi Minh City Friday night.
Ban Gioc Waterfall among world's 21 most beautiful

Ban Gioc Waterfall among world's 21 most beautiful

Ban Gioc Waterfall in the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang has been named among the 21 most beautiful waterfalls in the world by U.S. travel magazine Travel Leisure.
Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago recognised as World Natural Heritage Site

Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago recognised as World Natural Heritage Site

On 16th September 2023, in Saudi Arabia, the 45th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee approved the nomination dossier and recognized the Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago as a World Natural Heritage Site.
Vietnam’s new visa policy authorises tourist e-visas extension to 90 days

Vietnam’s new visa policy authorises tourist e-visas extension to 90 days

At its ongoing fifth session on June 24, the National Assembly of Vietnam authorized extending tourist e-visas from 30 to 90 days beginning August 15, 2023.
Four Vietnamese restaurants were awarded a prestigious Michelin Star

Four Vietnamese restaurants were awarded a prestigious Michelin Star

Four Vietnamese restaurants in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have received a Michelin Star each for the first time, the Michelin Guide announced Tuesday night. The restaurants given the honour are Gia, Hibana by...