LIFESTYLE

Khanh Hoa targets India’s luxury wedding market

Khanh Hoa Province is seeking to attract India’s booming luxury wedding market, welcoming top Indian planners to explore local resorts and potential high-end partnerships.

HCMC bicycle service struggles after four years

Vietnam’s foreign tourist arrivals up 21.5 per cent in nine months

Vietnam secures first-ever Mrs Tourism World crown

Mac Thi Minh, 36, was crowned Mrs Tourism World 2025 after a stellar performance at the international pageant’s grand finale in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Quang Ninh hosts first-ever Mid-Autumn parade

The northern province of Quang Ninh held on Saturday its largest-ever lantern car parade and a spectacular fireworks show to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival.

Long Thanh to handle 80 per cent of international flights to HCM City

Under the plan, Long Thanh will handle 80 per cent of international flights and 10 per cent of domestic flights.

Danang welcomes first Shenzhen flight operated by China Southern Airlines

Flight CZ8155 operated by China Southern Airlines carrying more than 170 passengers from Shenzhen (China) landed at Danang International Airport on October 2 evening.

Lam Dong to host largest-ever hot air balloon and arts festival

The Central Highlands province of Lam Dong will organise its largest-ever hot air balloon and arts festival at Lam Vien Square and the Dalat Opera House this month.

Lao Cai halts tours to Sapa, Y Ty after Typhoon Bualoi

Authorities in the northern province of Lao Cai have requested the suspension of tours to areas affected by Typhoon Bualoi to ensure the safety of visitors.

Time Out names Ho Chi Minh Trail among Asia’s top 7 road trips

The Ho Chi Minh Trail, also known as the Truong Son Trail, has been listed among Asia’s seven most incredible road trips by British magazine Time Out.

Vietnamese designers make mark at Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026

Two Vietnamese fashion designers, Ha Linh Thu and La Hong, left a distinct impression at the recent Paris Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2026.

Tuyen Quang Mid-Autumn Festival may be cancelled due to typhoon relief

The northern province of Tuyen Quang’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has proposed cancelling the 2025 Thanh Tuyen Festival to focus on recovery from Typhoon Bualoi.

Boat tours on Nho Que River suspended due to floods and landslides

Boat tours on the Nho Que River in Tuyen Quang Province remain suspended following heavy rains and landslides triggered by Storm Bualoi, with operators prioritising visitor safety.

Major park planned along Hanoi’s To Lich River

Hanoi has approved approximately USD 185 million for a park project along the banks of the To Lich River, aiming to transform the polluted waterway into a cultural and environmental landmark.

Wartime film Red Rain selected as Vietnamese entry for 2025 Oscars

The film "Mua đo" (Red Rain) has been chosen as Vietnam’s official submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards (Oscars).

Thousands of foreign tourists remain stranded in flood-hit Sapa

More than 3,700 tourists from 68 countries are still stranded in Sapa, where powerful floods triggered by Typhoon Bualoi have caused severe landslides.

Bad weather disrupts flights at Noi Bai International Airport

Poor weather conditions, including thunderstorms and heavy downpours, caused major disruptions to flight operations at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi at midday on September 30.

Electric tourist boats to be piloted on Huong River

An electric tourist boat service linking heritage sites in Hue City will be piloted on the Huong River in the near future.

Khanh Hoa welcomes Nordwind flight from Moscow after nearly 5 years

The Khanh Hoa provincial People’s Committee held a ceremony at Cam Ranh International Airport’s T2 terminal on September 29 to welcome the first Nordwind Airlines flight from Moscow.