Hanoi, April 21 -- ​

Singapore (VNA) - Vietnam is fast cementing its status as one of Southeast Asia's most sought-after destinations for Singaporean travellers, buoyed by strong social media traction and sustained tourism growth, according to Singapore-based The Straits Times.

Tourism revenue has surged over the past decades, rising from just 1.34 billion VND (50,886 USD) in 1990 to 355 trillion VND in 2010, and reaching 840 trillion VND in 2024, data from the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism showed.

Analysts attribute the country's momentum to structural strengths including political stability, a solid education system and steadily improving infrastructure. Gareth Leather, senior Asia economist at Capital Economics, said t...