Foreign tourist were originally banned as of March 22, 2020, and it was uncertain when the Vietnamese government would lift this restriction. However, the country resumed international flights from Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Cambodia and Laos in September 2020 for Vietnamese nationals, diplomats, experts, managers and skilled workers. Last fall, the Vietnamese government said it would happen soon start allowing fully vaccinated travelers from designated low-risk countries to enter and stay in certain tourist destinations, with regular international flights resuming in January 2022 and a full resumption of tourism in June 2022. ###: Foreign Visitors Can Enter Vietnam Even Without…
Author: Kevin Le
The human brain is anatomically similar and yet so different functionally. The diversity has led us to perform exceptionally well in various fields such as music, science, literature, etc. However, our education system often prevents us from providing our departments with an individual approach to learning. But there’s a guard for that, to help identify what our brains are capable of and have an approach that fits. Every child is unique and perceives a concept uniquely. It’s how we approach a subject that determines how well we can hold it. You could be a student or a professional, but determining…
China is closing a city of 3.5 million people near the border with Vietnam on Monday after more than 70 cases of coronavirus were discovered there in the past three days. China, the only major global economy still adhering to a strict zero-COVID policy, is on high alert for any outbreaks as it hosts the Beijing Winter Olympics. Local officials in the town of Baise in the southern region of Guangxi announced on Sunday that no one would be allowed to leave the city, while residents of some districts would be confined to their homes. “Traffic checks will be implemented…
Saigon is Vietnam’s largest business center, it’s also a goldmine for the country’s best food. A true melting pot where culture from around the world blends into one flavour, Saigon cuisine is unique and like no other. The next time you visit the city, be sure to stop by one of these street food stores to satisfy your hunger and give your taste buds an experience like never before. The Saigon street food tour by motorbike was ranked number 14 of the world’s 25 best food-friendly activities in 2022, as announced by TripAdvisor. Earlier, TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel platform,…
The volume of sugar illegally imported into Vietnam from Cambodia and Laos has increased, reaching 757,000 tons per year in 2015-19, nearly 2.8 times the amount in 2008-14, according to a recently released report. According to the report, about 273,571 tons of sugar were smuggled into Vietnam from Cambodia every year during the period 2008-14, where no illegal sugar was brought into Vietnam from Laos, according to the report. In 2015-19, the volume of sugar smuggled into Vietnam rose dramatically to about 757,000 tons per year, or nearly 2.8 times the annual figure for the 2008-14 period. Of the total,…
Woman who became seriously ill by Covid in Vietnam writes book A FORMER theater nurse has shared how she had to fight for her life in hospital on the other side of the world. Shan Barker, 68, from Mersea, decided to write a 100-page book about the incredible chain of events that began when she contracted Covid-19 on a flight from London to Hanoi in Vietnam. Her book, entitled A Diverse Nurse Thanks Vietnam, was written in the summer of 2020, a few months after Ms. Barker and her husband were hospitalized with Covid-19 and put on ventilators at the…
Sapa will always be attractive to visitors especially during holidays The northern mountainous province was opened, the Sapa city was visited by many local and foreign tourists despite the coronavirus pandemic. Sapa is a small mountain town in Lao Cai Province. It is located about 350 km northwest of Hanoi, close to the Chinese border. Here you will find the Hoang Lien Son Mountains, including Fan Si Pan, the highest peak in the country. This peaceful Vietnamese city is home to several ethnic tribes. There are five major ethnic groups in Sapa: the Hmong, Dao, Tay, Giay, and Xa Pho.…
Despite the fact that the expats in Vietnam and around the world have been through a pandemic, a lot of good has happened and we managed to get quite a bit of it. If you’ve never heard of “Something Good”, now’s your chance. This story is brought to you by Nguyễn Lệ Diễm – a freelance journalist based in the capital Hanoi. As Covid continues to cut a disruptive path across the region, expatriate communities have been hit hard. In the unique situation of living far from home in a totally foreign country like Vietnam, a trio of Kiwis shared…
159 people died in 17,345 traffic accidents after four days of Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday in Vietnam, as of Jan. 29, the National Traffic Safety Committee reported. The number of accidents fell by 15 percent last year, according to the National Road Safety Commission. Lunar New Year holiday is the largest in the country and involves a lot of traveling and partying. The main reasons for the victims were drunk driving and not wearing a helmet. The data showed that road accidents are a leading cause of death in Vietnam. ###: Everything You Need to Know About the Lunar…
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said the country must be prepared to safely reopen to tourism, ideally by the end of March and no later than the end of April. Since most students across Vietnam will return to school after the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, the country will also reopen to tourists in late March. ###: Vietnam has welcomed more than 8,500 foreign tourists since the border reopened Authorities said all schools will resume classes between February 7 and 14, except for primary and kindergarten children in Hanoi and two southern provinces. According to a report by UN Express,…