VOV.VN - Vietnam attracted only more than 413,000 foreign arrivals in the first half of this year, a figure which is much lower compared to competitors in Southeast Asia, and makes the set target of five million this year a challenging task.

VOV.VN - Saigontourist, a leading tour operator in Vietnam, received its first 30 international visitors travelling to Ho Chi Minh City by river on July 18 following two years of disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has so far this year sold about US$12-13 billion to stabilise the domestic forex market, according to Viet Dragon Securities Corporation (VDSC).

VOV.VN - The upcoming fourth meeting of the Vietnam-Indonesia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) is anticipated to further consolidate and create strong momentum to push the bilateral strategic partnership to new heights in line with the long-term interests of both sides.

VOV.VN - Approximately 2.3 million tourists visited the central province of Quang Nam during the first six months of the year, a figure seven times higher compared to the same period from last year, according to Le Tri Thanh, chairman of the provincial People's Committee.

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) is taking extra efforts to realise the target of welcoming 5 million foreign visitors amidst a decline in the numbers of tourists from China and Russia.

VOV.VN - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Bui Thanh Son will pay an official visit to Indonesia and co-chair the fourth meeting of the Vietnam-Indonesia Bilateral Cooperation Committee in capital Jakarta from July 19 - 21.

VOV.VN - The Thua Thien Hue Tourism Department announced on July 15 that the Hue Hip-hop Festival 2022 will be held at 3/2 Park in Hue City from July 23 to July 24.

VOV.VN - President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades has expressed his satisfaction at the rapid progress made in the establishment of strong and friendly relations between Vietnam and his nation over the past five decades.

VOV.VN - Four months after Vietnam reopened its borders to tourism markets overseas, the number of foreign arrivals has yet to meet expectations, despite some improvements being made.