Phu Quoc is the biggest island in Vietnam located at Ken Giang Province. With the major livelihood being fishing and agriculture, it is basically a provincial area with a traditional lifestyle. But with a fast-growing tourism industry as well, it is an interesting place to visit with just a motorbike and heaps of adventurous spirit. […]
For people looking for an ideal vacation spot in Vietnam or for nature lovers as a whole, Cam Ranh Bay is one place you shouldn’t miss with its myriad of breathtaking sights which makes it no wonder then why it has become a popular tourist destination through time. Cam Ranh Bay can be reached through […]
Renowned Israel-based writer and travel expert, Petal Mashraki, has recently published a list of the best 10 places to visit in Vietnam. The list was published in an article on globalgrasshopper.com and includes the following: 1. Son Tra Peninsula Located about 10 km from the center of Da Nang, Son Tra is a beautiful peninsula […]
Ho Chi Minh City has just developed a different, elevated kind of beauty as one photographer and hi-tech enthusiast highlighted the beauty of Vietnam’s Southern region through a number of videos taken from breathtaking aerial angles. Nam Air is based in HCMC itself and is more popularly known under the nickname Airblade14 on the equally […]
Every Sunday at a cafe outside Ho Chi Minh City, people flock to a flea market. Unofficially called “Sai Gon ve chai” which means Saigon scraps, the 500-square meter structure sells not merely old but rare vintage items ranging from small to big sizes. The market was established in 2009 by the owner of saigonvechai.com, […]
A new species of orchid, frog and cicada have recently been discovered in Vietnam. The new find was made through the joint efforts of Vietnamese and foreign scientists who uncovered the flower and animals in Ninh Thuan, Kon Tum and Lao Cai, respectively. The new species of orchid is called Aerides phongii, named after its […]
To demonstrate their budding alliance in denouncing China’s maritime moves, the Philippine and Vietnamese navies will soon throw a beer and volleyball party in early June on Southwest Cay, and China isn’t among those invited. The get-together will symbolize how once-suspicious neighbors are now working together amid China’s assertiveness in the contested territories, a move […]
Amidst Beijing’s removal of its oil rig from Vietnamese waters last July, Vietnam was able to maintain and even develop a stronger relationship with Japan and the United States. In fact, on July 26, 2014, just ten days after the rig was withdrawn, an international conference was held in Ho Chi Minh City between foreign […]
The first ever Ho Chi Minh City-made Intel Central Processing Unit (CPU) “Haswell” was just released and the American company is planning to transfer the majority of its production here. The CPU was built in Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP) in just two months. “Haswell” is the code name for the fourth generation of processing chips […]
Hoi An is one of the most attractive cities in Asia, receiving hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. Known as the Ancient Town, and recognized by UNESCO, it is sought for by visitors for having the largest harbour in Southeast Asia, great museums, colonial style buildings, and just for its undeniable charm. As Hoi […]