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Quang Ninh authorities have ordered tighter oversight of tour operators, guides and tourist sites following complaints over tourism services, with violations to face strict penalties.

Hue City is developing a range of experiences from early morning to late at night, drawing on its heritage, culture, cuisine and landscapes to encourage visitors to stay longer and spend more.

Can Tho City plans a series of cultural, sporting and tourism events through the end of 2026 as the Mekong Delta city seeks to attract more visitors and boost tourism revenue.

An Giang Province has proposed promoting direct and charter flights between Japanese cities and Phu Quoc as part of efforts to boost tourism to the island.

Ducks and buffaloes are becoming unusual tourist attractions in Hoi An, offering foreign visitors quirky duck 'massages' and buffalo rides through rice fields.

The Rong May Glass Bridge tourist site in Lai Chau plans to suspend operations from October 1 over safety concerns linked to nearby construction activities.

Vietnam aims to attract up to 50 million international visitors annually by 2030, with tourism authorities targeting double-digit growth and higher visitor spending.

Heavy rain has made trails on Ba Den Mountain slippery, leaving two hikers injured over the weekend, including one who suffered a broken arm and required hospital treatment.

Danang City is exploring a new river tourism route linking Hoi An and Dien Ban to diversify tourism and showcase the landscape and heritage along the Thu Bon River.

Ho Chi Minh City has been ranked 16th among the world's top shopping destinations for 2026, outperforming several renowned cities including Barcelona and Athens.

Authorities at Pu Luong Nature Reserve have proposed suspending tours to a 250-million-year-old cave in Thanh Hoa Province after a visitor reported falling rocks and potential safety hazards.

Khanh Hoa Province is seeking to diversify its tourism products and services after welcoming more than 18 million visitors in the first eight months of 2026, up nearly 40 per cent from a year earlier.

Authorities in Gia Lai have ordered the completion of remaining works to ensure the second runway at Phu Cat Airport enters commercial operation on October 29.

Hanoians are flocking to the original Trang Tien ice cream shop before it closes on September 15, bidding farewell to a location that has been part of the capital’s memory for nearly 70 years.

Tuyen Quang authorities have unveiled measures to prevent accommodation shortages during the Mid-Autumn Festival, including extending the event schedule and promoting nearby tourist destinations.

Quang Ninh City welcomed nearly 17.1 million visitors in the first eight months of 2026, generating more than VND 51 trillion (USD 1.96 billion) in tourism revenue, up 23 per cent year on year.