Actually based crimefighting coming out of the police. Video report is particularly hilarious -- they brought hundreds of officers out in tour busses to nab these guys.

Another report from VTV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze-wvgQrWeU

The proposed bill text is in https://chinhphu.vn/du-thao-vbqppl/du-thao-luat-sua-doi-bo-sung-mot-so-dieu-cua-luat-hien-lay-ghep-mo-bo-phan-co-the-nguoi-va-hien-7391.

The bill is NOT making it possible for children to sign up as organ donors without parental consent. Quite the literal opposite.

Please kindly read it all before making your arguments. An argument for or against a bill is inadmissible if you have read nothing but social media and "nhỏ không học lớn làm nhà báo" article headlines.

I have seen people in this sub spreading outright misinformation to further their political agenda in broad daylight. I expect better from you all. And from mods too.

a lovely true life story with a good ending. may they live happily ever after.

Tens of thousands of spectators flocked to My Dinh Stadium, not only energizing the BIGBANG stage but also attracting a large influx of money into tourism, accommodation, and services, with Hanoi's total revenue over two days potentially reaching 800 billion VND (~30 million USD).

Spotted this at Ga Nha Trang. The VIP waiting room (Phong doi tau VIP) is on the platform side, and the price sign is in both Vietnamese and English:

- Regular passengers: 20,000 VND per visit, includes 1 bottle of water

- Tour companies and groups with a contract: 10,000 VND per person

- VIP and Gold/Silver loyalty card holders: free

The entrance and the price sign are in photos 2 and 3.

Do other big stations like Ga Sai Gon or Ga Da Nang have the same thing?

Hi, me and my partner are currently in Vietnam and are debating whether to go Cat Ba Island or not. We are not bothered about Ha Long as have heard it’s way too touristy and just loud music, etc. a lot of posts on here about Cat Ba are about a year old but say there is lots of building work etc, and it’s slowly going the same way as Ha Long. How is it currently? Shall we see it now before it loses its charm or has it already happened? Any suggestions for what to do there would be appreciated too :)

Hey everyone! I’m travelling solo from Dubai to Vietnam from December 1–9. I’ve booked my flights into Hanoi and back from Ho Chi Minh City, but haven’t planned much beyond that yet.

Am looking to meet people with adventurous, open minds who are down to explore, try random things, experience the nightlife, have deep conversations, and make some spontaneous memories along the way.

If you’re travelling around the same time, whether solo or with friends, hit me up! Always down to connect with like-minded people and see where the trip takes us. 🍻

i'm going to vietnam (hcmc/saigon) for a few days soon. i'm trying to show my parents around and introduce them to local delicacies!! these are the places i have on my list so far:

pizza 4ps (tried the one in danang and i loved it!!)
katinat/po coffee/hanoi little coffee (for drinks and we are coffee lovers)
bep me in
banh mi chao di nu
com tam de tham
pho phuong (for pho)
banh canh cua 14 (for crab noodles)
yakitori toriki** (heard this is a good spot for izakaya, might only check it out if we have time)
thuy 94 cu
xoi chien tran van dang (for fried rice cakes with pork)
kem bo nang zoe
banh mi hong hoa/banh mi chim chay (for banh mi)
quan oc van (for seafood)

these are the places i bookmarked on my list and will try to incorporate in my trip. let me know which of these places i can skip, what else i should try/visit, or if you have better suggestions for any of the food i want to try! open to suggestions, thank you

Need advice!!

Considering doing the Hang En 2 day trek. I’m an active traveller & enjoy these experiences. But I’m worried about weather & if it’s going to be a very specific experience

On the other hand Ninh Binh seems to have variety. It feels a little slower for me but at least I can change it up. Can someone give me some insight? Have I got my facts wrong?

Scenario 1
1 night Hanoi
3 nights Ha Giang, sleeper to Phong Nha
3 nights Phong Nha/Hang En
Dong Hoi to Phu Quoc
2 nights Phu Quoc
1 night HCMC
HCMC to home

Scenario 2
1 night Hanoi
3 nights Ha Giang, bus to Ninh Binh
2 nights Ninh Binh
3 nights Phu Quoc
1 night HCMC
HCMC to home

My gf and I will be arriving in Hanoi this evening and have a flight out of Ho Chi Minh City in 12 days time and are looking for recommendations for our route.

So far we have 2 nights planned in Hanoi followed by 3 nights in Nihn Bihn (though this can be rebooked free of charge). We are trying to plan the rest of our route but are a bit conflicted regarding the weather at this time of year and how to make the most of the country.

Our aims for the trip are to explore the culture and nature as much as possible, as well as have some time for relaxation. As such, in Hanoi we plan to experience the city, perhaps take a cooking class, and just wander around. In Nihm Binh we want to rent motorbikes and explore, take a boat trip, and just chill out about.

The question is where else we should go? We‘ve been looking at Da Nang / Hue / Hà Nội but weather forecast is less encouraging. Does it make sense to avoid the centre with the rainy season?

We liked the look of Da Lat (I’d like to do the Mario kart downhill karting) and also considered going to Phu Quoc for a few days for some snorkelling and beaches. We were also not initially planning to go to Ha Long bay / Cat Ba, but this could be another alternative. Would it make sense to skip the central regions and either head south to Da Lat then Phu Quoc, or remain longer in the north and head to the coast?

We probably only plan to spend 1 night in Ho Chi Minh City and see the war museum / explore a bit before returning home.

Any feedback and suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Hello!

I want to check my booking with VietJetAir from Sapporo to BKK via https://th.vietjetair.com/searchreservation.

But if I enter the details of my booking I get the message "Sorry, we are only able to support Thai currency booking at the moment."

What does that even mean and how can I access my booking?

Interesting observation: If I replace the last letter of my reservation number with something else the site responds with "There is no flight information match, please re-check input value"

That means with the correct number they found my booking, but showing this issue

Any ideas?

Thanks

Hi everyone!
I’m a UK-based yoga teacher, and my husband and I recently got married! We’re heading to Vietnam for a month over Christmas for our honeymoon, and I’d love to incorporate some yoga into our travels.
I know yoga isn’t a traditional Vietnamese practice, but as it’s something I love so much, and this trip is an opportunity for us to treat ourselves, I wondered whether anyone has been on a yoga retreat in Vietnam that they’d particularly recommend?
I’m not looking for any specific style of yoga. For me, it’s much more about the quality of the teaching, the atmosphere and setting, and how thoughtfully and skilfully the space is held and facilitated.
Ideally, we’d love to spend a few days on a retreat together, although I’d also be interested in recommendations for excellent yoga teachers, studios or workshops.
We’re planning to travel all over Vietnam, so we’re open to anywhere, whether that’s in the mountains, by the beach or in a city.
I’d be really grateful for any personal recommendations, particularly places you’ve experienced yourself and loved.
Thank you so much! 😊

I am in Hanoi on an evisa and just got married to my Vietnamese fiance. We received our marriage certificate and now I want to switch my evisa to a TRC. I'm not sure how to get this done. My evisa expires on 12 November and I need to get this done before that.

Is it normal that the bride’s parents only gifted gold jewellery only to the bride and nothing to the groom? Or is it normal to gift it to both?

Is there any books about Vietnamese cuisines history ? I can read both Vietnamese and English

Does anyone have any suggestions for men’s health screening packages in Ho Chi Minh City?

Hey everyone!

I'm giving away a rain jacket and a completely waterproof rain suit (jacket + pants) for riding a motorcycle, size 3XL.

I'm 1.96 m (6'5") tall, so it should fit taller people.

I'm heading back home and don't want to take everything with me, so I'd rather give it away!

Free pickup today or tomorrow (October 26–27) in Hanoi Old Quarter.

Just send me a DM if you're interested!

Hey! I’m planning a Vietnam + Cambodia trip for March and wanted to check with people who’ve actually done this.

I’m an Indian passport holder and plan to get the regular tourist e-visas for both countries. I was hoping to travel between Vietnam and Cambodia by bus, but I spoke to an agent and they said they don’t recommend crossing by land.

Has anyone here done this recently using tourist e-visas? Was the Moc Bai–Bavet crossing straightforward, or did you face any issues?

Is it worth going for one day there? Or naw

Vietnam Airlines mentions on their website regarding SkyPriority benefits: "Priority security and immigration lines: Please be aware that the service may not be available at all airports."

However, it is unclear to me whether this also applies to Economy passengers arriving at TSN.

Thanks!

Can anyone point me in the right direction.
Normally i import large volumes of vintage and antique furnitures, ceramics, sculptures textiles etc from the country side in China, now i will visit Vietnam and wounder if that might be possible there as well ? any inputs ?