Advisory board suggests reopening borders to foreign tourists from July
Vietnam could reopen to foreign tourists from this July, a Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) representative suggested, noting that the COVID-19 outbreak has been basically brought under control and vaccination campaigns are underway in the country and many others around the world.
Foreig visitors to the Trang An tourism complex in Ninh Binh province before the COVID-19 pandemic broke out (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) –Vietnam could reopen to foreign tourists from this July, a Tourism AdvisoryBoard (TAB) representative suggested, noting that the COVID-19 outbreak hasbeen basically brought under control and vaccination campaigns are underway inthe country and many others around the world.
Head of the TAB SecretariatHoang Nhan Chinh said China, the Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and ASEANcountries are sources of tourists near Vietnam, and their people go travellingall year round.
The peak travelling season inJapan is March and August, so the pilot reopening could be conducted in July toattract visitors from this market.
Meanwhile, Vietnam couldstart welcoming back tourists from certain faraway markets like Australia,Russia, and Europe from around October, according to Chinh.
He held that if vaccinationis carried out well in Vietnam, especially for the frontline forces, it willprovide a good opportunity to attract holidaymakers. Besides, only wheninternational travellers have vaccination certificates should Vietnam open thedoor to them.
Chinh also stressed that thereopening of borders to foreign tourists needs thorough preparations right fromnow, and that Vietnam shouldn’t receive international travellers back if ithasn’t been fully geared up.
The country needs to prepareresponse plans for many different scenarios and build a safe reopening roadmap, he said, adding that the TAB has sent a letter submitting relatedproposals to the Prime Minister.
Before the COVID-19 pandemicbroke out, tourism had contributed more than 10 percent of Vietnam’s GDP andgenerated over 30 billion USD in annual revenue./.
Experts and businesses contributed various measures and solutions for the tourism sector of Hanoi to design tourism products to lure more visitors during a conference in the capital city on March 18.
Standing members of the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control have discussed the preparation of technical and policy solutions to implement the “COVID-19 vaccine passport” scheme while ensuring the principle of “safety first”.
The central province of Quang Nam is set to become a hub for the medicinal plant industry, with Ngoc Linh ginseng designated as the core crop, under the Prime Minister's decision issued earlier this year.
The North-South Expressway project is scheduled for completion by 2030, aiming to establish the groundwork for Vietnam’s modern railway industry and stimulate regional economic development, positioning the country for a significant economic leap in the era of national rise.
The probe, initiated on June 11 following a petition by the US Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, targets products classified under HS Code 4412 and 9403 imported from China, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways was born as a perfect piece in Sun Group’s strategic vision to build a premium ecosystem of tourism, entertainment, real estate, and aviation. With a pioneering ambition, Sun PhuQuoc Airways is not just an airline, but a symbol of connection – bringing the world to Phu Quoc and taking Phu Quoc to the world.
A key change in the draft decree is a provision requiring bank transfers for gold transactions valued at 20 million VND (765 USD) and above, to enhance transparency and verify customer identities.
In the first four months of 2025, trade turnover between Vietnam and Cambodia surpassed 3 billion USD, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
On June 19 alone, a total of 2,005 trucks completed customs clearance at Lang Son’s border gates — the highest single-day figure ever recorded in the province. Of these, 634 carried exports and 1,371 imports.
The OECD Economic Surveys: Vietnam 2025 report focuses on analysing the country’s macroeconomic fundamentals, the impact of international integration on attracting foreign investment and trade, and the country’s prospects for developing a low-carbon economy.
Antoine Colin, Senior Vice President for Global Supply Chain Digital Transformation & Resilience at HP Inc., affirmed HP’s strategic commitment to building a supply chain and ecosystem in Vietnam and the region.
Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Trade Promotion Agency Bui Quang Hung emphasised that logistics has evolved from a technical function into a core capability for Vietnamese exporters to maintain their competitive advantage in the US market.
A trade official has suggested companies work closely with shipping lines, airlines, and freight forwarders to monitor routes, transit times, and potential surcharges while exploring broader cargo insurance to cover risks like war and terrorism.
In addition to institutional reform, the agency is also rolling out key solution groups to combat counterfeit goods, imitations, and intellectual property infringements in the digital environment.
The event, co-organised by the Vietnam Trade Office in the UK and TT Meridian, a local importer of Vietnamese fresh produce, aims to build a national lychee brand and encourage broader recognition of Vietnamese fruits in a competitive, high-end market.
The industry's performance has been powered by bold investments in modern production lines, enabling Vietnamese firms to produce complicated products which were exclusive to advanced economies.
Outcomes of ABAC III will shape ABAC’s final policy recommendations to be submitted to the ABAC-APEC leaders’ dialogue, scheduled to take place in the Republic of Korea this November.
This is the second year the magazine has released the ranking, which is based on total revenue and key financial indicators of enterprises from seven countries in the region: Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Cambodia.
At the summit, publishing, tech, and media sectors will discuss emerging trends, business models, and sustainable solutions for digital publishing development in Vietnam.
Foreig visitors to the Trang An tourism complex in Ninh Binh province before the COVID-19 pandemic broke out (Photo: VNA) 
