Laguna Lang Co named among Robb Report’s top resorts in Viet Nam
Laguna Lang Co Resort has just been named as one of the top four luxury resorts in Viet Nam by Robb Report. Being recognized for its quality by such a prestigious journal is testament to the Banyan Tree Group’s commitment to deliver Viet Nam’s most desired golf experience.  
La Veranda Phu Quoc wins Best Luxury Boutique Spa Resort Worldwide
La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc - MGallery by Sofitel has won the “Best Luxury Boutique Spa Resort Worldwide” at the 2018 Hotel of the Year Awards.
Quang Ngai recognizes Ly Son island district as provincial tourist area
The Quang Ngai provincial People’s Committee has issued a decision recognizing Ly Son island district as a provincial tourist area.
Viet Nam extends e-visa policy for foreign tourists until 2021
A policy extension will allow citizens of 46 countries to enter Viet Nam for 30 days with e-visa until 2021.
Thanh Hoa announces new community-based tours in Pu Luong
A number of community-based tours made their debut in Don hamlet, Thanh Lam commune, Ba Thuoc district of the central province of Thanh Hoa on October 19.   
Traditional opera festival to open in central city
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will organise the Professional Theatrical Arts, Bai Choi (Folk Singing) and Opera 2018 in the central city of Quang Ngai between October 20 and 28.
Two Vietnamese beaches not ruined by tourism
A travel piece in the U.K.'s The Telegraph on 10 beaches in Southeast Asia unspoiled by tourism lists two in Viet Nam.
Friendship ceremony between Ma and M’nong people restaged in Binh Phuoc
The traditional friendship commitment ceremony between the M’nong and Ma ethnic communities was restaged in Dong Nai commune, Bu Dang district, Binh Phuoc province, on October 12 and 13.
Viet Nam, Hong Kong best places for first Asia experience: Canada tourism site
Viet Nam and Hong Kong are where travelers should get their first Asia experiences, says Mapped, a Canadian travel news site.  
A food tour of Viet Nam is not to be missed: New York Times
The New York Times has named Viet Nam among seven journeys ideal for a cultural exploration through its cuisine.
Ha Noi hosts 5th international puppetry festival
The fifth International Puppetry Festival held in Ha Noi from October 8-15 sees the participation of troupes from Cambodia, Laos, the Philippines, Thailand, Wallonia-Brussels of Belgium, France, and Brazil. 
Vietnamese culture popularised in Mexican university
The National School of Languages, Linguistics and Translation under the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and the Vietnamese Embassy in Mexico held a Day of Vietnamese Language and Cuisine and screened films to introduce Vietnamese culture to lecturers and students on October 5. 
Ha Noi among nominees for leading city destination award
Ha Noi will compete in the World’s Leading City Destination category for a prize at the 2018 World Travel Awards.
Viet Nam offers great value for solo travelers: blogger
A friendly, cheap and safe destination, Viet Nam is one travel blogger’s top choice for solo travel.
Thousands flock to Lam Kinh Festival
Visitors from across the country are heading to the 2018 Lam Kinh festival, which takes place from October 1-2 at the Lam Kinh Historic Site Complex, in Tho Xuan district, Thanh Hoa province.