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HCM City is exploring ways to spread tourist arrivals to Con Dao Island more evenly throughout the year, easing peak-season pressure on infrastructure while protecting its natural environment.

Nguyen Ngoc Tra My has won Miss Charm Vietnam 2026, beating 21 other contestants to represent Vietnam at the international Miss Charm pageant.

A giant sinkhole measuring 120 metres deep has been surveyed in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri Province, with an oval opening about 190 metres long and 140 metres wide.

Phu Quoc authorities have warned tourists about online hotel booking risks and urged visitors to use trusted platforms and verify reservations before arrival.

A tourism worker from Danang travelled more than 1,000km to Phu Quoc to return a wedding ring lost at sea by a Portuguese couple, helping them recover a treasured keepsake before flying home.

Danang City is expanding digital food maps and online delivery services to promote local cuisine, attract tourists and boost sales for traditional food vendors.

Co To Island in Quang Ninh City has launched an autumn-winter tourism promotion campaign running until April 20, 2027, offering travel packages starting at VND 950,000 (USD 36) per person.

Representatives from Vietnam and five other Southeast Asian countries will not compete in Miss Universe 2026 in Puerto Rico in November, according to pageant organisers.

The Carnival Luminosa has docked at Phuoc An Port in Dong Nai City, bringing more than 2,000 international visitors to explore historical sites and scenic attractions in Ho Chi Minh City.

Central Square Thai Nguyen is set to open on October 31, offering a new cultural, commercial and leisure destination in the heart of the province.

A tourist train crossing Vietnam’s scenic Hai Van Pass has ranked 10th among the world’s 20 most popular rail journeys for 2026, in a readers’ poll by Condé Nast Traveler.

Phu Quy Island in Lam Dong Province plans to develop sustainable tourism, targeting one million visitors by 2030 while reducing plastic waste and protecting its marine environment.

Around 100 motorcycles and scooters will cross Tuyen Quang Province's Ma Pi Leng Pass on October 21 in a tourism roadshow promoting safe riding and responsible travel.

Ba Vi National Park in Hanoi will refuse entry to reckless motorcyclists and riders violating traffic safety rules as thousands of visitors are expected during the wild sunflower season.

A newly upgraded 4.5km stretch of the Lo Dieu Pass in Gia Lai Province has opened to traffic, offering sweeping sea views and a safer, more convenient route for motorists.

Mai Anh, a top 10 finalist at Miss Cosmo Vietnam 2025, will represent Vietnam at Supermodel International 2026 in Thailand from October 18 to 24.