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From supermarket snacks to premium chocolate, a resident introduces 15 classic treats you can only get in Vietnam, organized by purpose—individually wrapped souvenirs, gifts for the whole office, and special treats.

A complete guide to Vietnamese food from a resident's perspective. It covers 20 staples (pho, banh mi, fresh spring rolls, etc.), flavor differences across north, central, and south, exotic dishes, traditional Tet foods, food souvenirs, and carry-on restrictions.

In Quang Ngai province in central Vietnam, the "Quang Ngai Tourism Festival 2026" opens on April 30, 2026. The venue is Pham Van Dong Square, and the festival runs roughly two months, from April to June 2026...

It has been decided that freight trains will disappear from Hanoi's "Railway Coffee Street," which has drawn travelers from around the world. On February 27, 2026, Vietnam's Ministry of Construction formally agreed to fully abolish freight trains on the line running through central Hanoi. Passenger trains will also be significantly cut, with the Hanoi–Hai Phong section...

Phu Quoc, a resort island in southern Vietnam, is recording its highest-ever surge in tourism growth as 2026 gets underway. Visitor numbers for January to February 2026 topped 2.2 million, up 57.7% year on year, and of that, foreign tourists were up an astonishing 86.4%. Hotel room occupancy... 2026...

Ho Chi Minh City is targeting 11 million international visitors and 50 million domestic travelers in 2026. The city's Q1 2026 report estimated international arrivals at approximately 3.9 million, representing 35.45% of the annual target, while domestic visitors reached 15.4 million. The targets are ambitious, but at least in the early part of the year, the pace appears to be tracking ahead of plan...

According to the latest data from Vietnam's tourism authorities, the number of travelers visiting Vietnam from South Korea in January-February 2026 exceeded 971,000, and it has emerged that South Korea is rapidly rising as the top source country among foreign visitors to Vietnam. The UK, Russia, China, India, the US, Australia...

A Vietnam News report dated March 23, 2026, noted that Vietnamese travel agencies were seeing an early uptick in bookings and inquiries ahead of the late-April to early-May public holidays. However, this does not mean that all major domestic resorts are fully booked across the board. Nor does everyone automatically receive a nine-day consecutive holiday...

"Vietnam National Tourism Year 2026 – Gia Lai" opened on March 28, 2026. The theme is "Gia Lai – The Great Forest Touches the Blue Sea." A total of 244 events and activities covering culture, tourism, sports, and more are planned throughout the year. Why Gia...

From March 13–15, 2026, the "Hanoi Tourism Festival 2026" was held at Thống Nhất Park in Hanoi. The theme was "Hanoi—Green Tourism, Digital Experience." The event has already concluded, but the nearby attractions showcased at the venue offer useful ideas for planning an itinerary that goes beyond the Old Quarter…