LIFESTYLE

Vietnamese chefs win 37 medals at Malaysia's culinary challenge

A team from the Hanoi Chefs Association claimed 37 medals and nine gold trophies at the Global Culinary Challenge Malaysia 2026.

Quang Tri plans overhaul of Nhat Le Beach

Vietnam seeks to expand cross-border tourism with Laos and Cambodia

Nha Trang fruit vendor agrees to stop selling in restricted area

A fruit vendor who gained attention for singing the names of fruits in English has agreed to stop selling on Nha Trang beach after authorities confiscated her goods for trading in a restricted area.

Halong Bay beach set to open after years of delays

Authorities are restoring Soi Sim Beach while completing the remaining procedures needed to open the site, according to the Halong Bay-Yen Tu World Heritage Management Board.

Dong Thap tourist sites see visitor surge

Tourist attractions in Dong Thap Province have seen a sharp rise in visitors in recent weeks, fuelled by social media posts showcasing river tours and rural experiences.

Danang launches tea tour at Son Tra's highest viewpoint

Danang City has launched a tea-tasting tour at Ban Co Peak on the Son Tra Peninsula, offering sunrise and sunset views alongside a traditional Vietnamese tea experience.

Rising MICE travel boosts HCM City's tourism ambitions

The rapid growth of MICE tourism is creating new opportunities for Ho Chi Minh City to expand its high-value tourism offerings, strengthen its competitiveness and attract higher-spending visitors.

International arrivals to Danang jump 29 per cent in first half

Danang City welcomed 9.7 million overnight visitors in the first half of 2026, up 22.5 per cent from a year earlier, with international arrivals rising nearly 29 per cent.

Mui Ne windsurfing, kitesurfing not classified as extreme sports

Vietnam's sports authority has ruled that windsurfing and kitesurfing offered to tourists at Mui Ne beach are not classified as extreme sports or activities that require mandatory instructors.

Danang keeps paragliding ban after fatal accident

Danang City has yet to allow paragliding services on Son Tra Peninsula to resume, one year after a fatal accident prompted authorities to suspend the activity and review safety procedures.

Gia Lai cracks down on tourist scams and overcharging

Gia Lai Province has ordered stricter enforcement against overcharging, touting and tourist scams to raise tourism service standards.

Ancient volcanic crater in Quang Ngai draws visitors

An ancient volcanic crater just 50 metres from the shore has become a popular attraction at Ba Lang An Cape in the central province of Quang Ngai.

Vietnam National Circus launches online ticket sales

The Vietnam Circus Federation has introduced an online ticketing platform, allowing audiences to book seats and receive QR code e-tickets for performances.

HCM City to deploy tourism wardens in Vung Tau and Con Dao

HCM City has approved the deployment of tourism wardens to former Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province and Con Dao Special Zone to improve visitor safety and maintain order at key tourist destinations.

Vietnam approves bus link between Long Thanh and Tan Son Nhat airports

Vietnam has approved plans for new bus services linking Long Thanh and Tan Son Nhat airports to improve passenger transfers and regional transport connections.

Vietnam ranks fourth among China's biggest inbound tourism markets

Vietnam ranked as China's fourth-largest source of international visitors in the first half of the year as inbound tourism continued its strong recovery.

Social media craze drives tourism boom at Dong Thap river island

Tourist arrivals at Thoi Son Islet have surged after viral social media photos of visitors on traditional sampans turned the Mekong destination into an online sensation.

Growing green life across Truong Sa islands

Despite harsh weather and scarce freshwater, soldiers and residents on Truong Sa islands are cultivating vegetable gardens that sustain daily life and help green the remote archipelago.

Foreign traveller mistaken for Vietnamese after mastering language

A Romanian man who has spent 18 years in Vietnam is often mistaken for a local after astonishing strangers with his fluent Vietnamese while travelling across the country by motorbike.

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