Health declaration mandatory for incoming travelers from Cambodia
Incoming travelers from Cambodia shall have to fill in health declaration form since March 5, said Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long.
Health declaration MANDATORY for all incoming travelers
The Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control has decided that health declaration shall be mandatory for all incoming travelers to Viet Nam from 6 am on March 7.
Visa exemption for 8 European countries to be halted since March 12
The Government’s decision to temporarily suspend visa waiver program for citizens from 8 European countries shall take effect since 00:00 on March 12 due to complicated development of the COVID-19…
Covid-19: Quang Ninh suspends tours of bays, relic sites
The northeastern province of Quang Ninh has decided to suspend overnight stay service on cruise liners and tours of its Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay, islands in Co To and Van Don, and relic sites amid the complicated development of acute respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) outbreak.  
Hanoi’s tourist sites closed for disinfection
Historical relic sites and tourist attractions in the capital city of Hanoi have been closed for disinfectant measures amid fears of the COVID-19 outbreak.  
Vietnamese photographers up for prestigious award
People can vote for Vietnamese photographers Nguyen Tan Tuan and Nguyen Thien for the 17th annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest's Readers' Choice Winner.  
Four central provinces seek ways to boost tourism after Covid-19
Officials from the Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA), tourism associations of Binh Dinh, Phu Yen, Gia Lai and Dak Lak, and the Binh Dinh Department of Tourism have met to discuss measures to stimulate tourism after the Covid-19 outbreak is contained.  
Quang Ninh remains safe destination amid Covid-19 concerns
The northern province of Quang Ninh is poised to launch a tourism stimulus program aimed at attracting greater number of tourists in the context of the ongoing novel coronavirus (Covid-19) epidemic that has made a negative impact on the local tourism sector.
Domestic tourism sector recovering from Covid-19 outbreak
As Vietnam has been removed from the global list of potential destinations spreading COVID-19, domestic tourism is expected to witness growth after implementation of several stimulus programmes and sales promotions.  
Hung Kings’ Temple festival cancelled over COVID-19 concerns
Activities within this year’s annual festival of the Hung Kings’ Temple, which falls on April 2, will be cancelled due to the acute respiratory disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), according to authorities of the northern province of Phu Tho.  
Cultural festival showcases ethnic groups
A series of festivals organised by different ethnic minority groups from the country’s northwestern region are taking place at the Vietnam National Villages for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi.  
Women encouraged to wear Ao dai for week-long cultural event
Vietnamese women are urged to wear Ao dai (traditional long dress) from March 2-8 as part of a national event titled “Ao dai - Vietnamese Cutural Heritage” being held across the country.  
Ox racing festival in An Giang gears towards international status
The Bay Nui Ox Racing Festival in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang is expected to become an international event under a project recently approved by the provincial People’s Committee.
F1 circuit completed for Vietnam Grand Prix
The Vietnam Grand Prix Corporation (VGPC) has completed the Hanoi Formula One circuit, which will play host to the first-ever race in the country in April.
Vietnam to halt visa access for Italian citizens beginning from March 3
Vietnam has made the decision to suspend unilateral visa exemptions for Italian citizens, with the decision set to take effect as of 0:00am on March 3, due to the complicated developments surrounding the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic in Italy.  
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