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    Saigontourist rolls out special offers nationwide

    HCMC – Besides HCMC, hotels and resorts under Saigontourist Group in other provinces and cities have launched many programs with discounts of up to 60% from now until May 31.

    Ticket refund from airlines

    HCMC - I received an email from an airline in Singapore today telling me about their new refund policy.

    “Stay at Home” kit enables would-be tourists to discover Vietnam from home

    HCMC - The Vietnam Tourism Advisory Board has collaborated with the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism to launch the “Stay at Home with Vietnam” kit that will allow people from around the world to discover Vietnam from the comfort of their homes.

    Waiting to fly to Con Dao Island

    HCMC - Since my wife and I planned to travel to Con Dao Island, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam’s request to relaunch more domestic routes from April 23 was good news to us and maybe to other travelers too.

    Phu Quoc night market reopens

    HCMC – The government of Phu Quoc District, Kien Giang Province, has allowed the Phu Quoc night market to reopen from today, April 29.

    Vung Tau is crowded again

    HCMC - Clearly the people of HCMC were crazy about the three-week social distancing and self-isolation order. So when that order was partially removed, many HCMC residents rushed to Vung Tau, around 100 kilometers away, leaving the seaside city instantly crowded.

    Japan in talks with IOC to postpone Tokyo Olympics by one year: report

    TOKYO -- ReJapan’s government is negotiating with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to postpone the Tokyo Olympic Games by a maximum one year, the Sankei newspaper reported on Tuesday.

    Submarine DeepView24 to serve visitors at Vinpearl Nha Trang

    US dollar billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, Chairman of Vingroup, will put into operation DeepView24, a 24-seat tourist submarine, to serve visitors at Vinpearl Nha Trang in the southern province of Khanh Hoa in December.

    Simple but delicious: stir fried pumpkin buds with garlic

    Rau bí or pumpkin buds are a popular ingredient in many dishes in Vietnam but the best is rau bí xào tỏi (stir fried with garlic), said Pham Tuan Hai, a former judge on Viet Nam Master Chef.

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