Vietnam Maintains Second Most Visited in Southeast Asia Amid Tourism Recovery
Vietnam welcomed 23 million foreign tourists in the first nine months of the year, retaining its position as the second most visited country in Southeast Asia. This marks a significant sign of economic recovery, with Chinese tourists remaining the largest source of visitors.
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