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Vietnam has 87 short-haul air routes under 555km that remain unserved, highlighting significant growth potential beyond the country's increasingly crowded main aviation corridors.

A surge in Russian tourist arrivals in Khanh Hoa has created an acute shortage of Russian-speaking tour guides, with travel companies offering high salaries but still struggling to recruit staff.

Visitor access to Soi Sim Beach in Halong Bay has been temporarily suspended while authorities review and complete legal procedures related to the site.

Two traditional Vietnamese restaurant brands in Hanoi have retained their places in the Michelin Selected list for four consecutive years, a rare achievement for local dining establishments.

Officials, experts and businesses gathered in Hue on Thursday to discuss digital transformation and innovation aimed at boosting the city's tourism sector.

Authorities in Phu Tho Province have suspended tourism activities at Thac Trang Waterfall following the death of a visitor, pending a comprehensive safety review.

South Korean music icons BIGBANG have confirmed two concerts in Hanoi this October as part of their 2026 World Tour, delighting K-pop fans across Vietnam.

Soi Sim Beach in Ha Long Bay is Vietnam's only representative on the Corona Beach 100 list for 2026, which highlights outstanding beaches across 22 countries.

(Dan Tri) - The shortlist for World Travel Awards' Asia's Leading Airport 2026 has drawn attention with Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City included.

Authorities are investigating an incident in Hanoi's Old Quarter after a foreign tourist was allegedly charged VND 420,000 (USD 16) for a small bag of fried dough balls purchased from a street vendor.

Vietnam's diverse landscapes, favorable climate and reasonable travel costs are helping attract more visitors from Thailand, tourism officials and industry representatives said.

Falling jet fuel prices are driving down domestic airfares in Vietnam, boosting travel demand ahead of the peak summer holiday season.

A Vietnamese woman has shared how her French mother-in-law became captivated by Vietnam’s food, culture and countryside during an extended family visit.

A Hanoi chicken pho restaurant known for charging some of the city’s highest prices has been added to the Michelin Guide’s Selected category for the first time.

Authorities in Danang City have issued safety guidance to help beachgoers identify and escape rip currents, a major cause of drowning incidents along the city's coastline.

Cambodia has become Vietnam's fifth-largest source market as international arrivals reached more than 10.6 million in the first five months of 2026.