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Google Destination Insights tourism trend analysis tool and international arrivals results show a positive recovery in tourism in Vietnam after the official reopening of all tourism from March 15, 2022.

As many as 80 percent of expats surveyed said they were satisfied with the overall cost of living in Vietnam, compared to a global figure of 45 percent, which ranks Vietnam first in the world in the Personal Finance Index, according to a survey released Tuesday. the world's largest expat community, InterNations.

Tourists in Phu Quoc are forced to extend their stay on the island due to the suspension of sea traffic and the restriction of air routes due to bad weather.

The coronavirus mutation, known as BA.2.75, has been found in India and, to a lesser extent, in at least 10 other countries, including Australia, Germany, the UK, the US and Canada.

Luxury apartments accounted for nearly 78 percent of new supply in the second quarter, according to consulting firm DKRA Vietnam, leading to an increase in the average price compared to the first quarter.
Another consultancy, CBRE Vietnam, said prices rose 8.6% to $2,455 per square meter.

The Russian charter airline I Fly Airlines is going to carry tourists to Laos, as well as in transit through it - Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and South China. The carrier is ready to launch four flights a week in late August - early September.

After the adjustment of the inter-Ministry of Industry, Trade and Finance, the price of E5 RON 92 gasoline was 27,780 VND (down 3,110 VND), RON 95-III gasoline was 29,670 VND (down 3,090 VND) per liter. Thus, the price of gasoline has dropped to less than 30,000 VND per liter, equal to the price threshold in mid-March.

Khanh Hoa Province has tasked the Nha Trang City People's Committee to deal with businesses to close the deadline for transferring nearly 22,000 m2 of Nha Trang beach. If enterprises remain idle, the government uses coercive measures.

The project to restore the Thap Cham — Dalat railway line will be restarted when the Ministry of Transport approves the preparation of a preliminary feasibility study.
On July 7, the Ministry of Transportation approved Bach Dang Hotel Service Trading Joint Stock Company in writing to conduct a preliminary feasibility study for the Thap Cham — Dalat Railway Rehabilitation Project.

Grab users will have to pay an additional VND 3000-5000 for hot weather with GrabBike, GrabFood...

This policy has been enforced by Grab since July 6th. In Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Grab charges an additional 5,000 hot weather surcharge for every GrabBike ride and every GrabFood, GrabMart order. This additional fee for GrabExpress service is VND 3000 per order.

AirAsia has announced the resumption of flights between Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and Nha Trang (Vietnam) after a two-year suspension due to Covid-19.
Accordingly, AirAsia will resume Kuala Lumpur — Nha Trang flights from July 8 with 2 flights a week on Mondays and Fridays. The flight will land at Cam Ranh International Airport at 11:30 and depart at 12:00 on the same day.

The central region from Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen has been experiencing hot weather for several days, with temperatures exceeding 38°C in some places, according to the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting (NCHMF).