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Quang Ninh is expected to welcome around 70 international cruise ship calls carrying approximately 100,000 passengers in 2026, as the province seeks to expand its international tourism market.

US representative Lo Colby was crowned Miss International Queen 2026 in Thailand, while Vietnam's Nguyen Cao Minh Anh finished among the Top 12 contestants.

A tourist train linking Hanoi and northern Thai Nguyen Province is expected to begin operations in late October, coinciding with the 2026 Thai Nguyen International Tea Festival.

Xuan Thuy National Park in Ninh Binh Province has been recognised as a tourist site, paving the way for further ecotourism development.

Vietnamese tourist arrivals in South Korea rose 10 per cent year-on-year to more than 347,000 in the first seven months of 2026 despite fewer flights between the two countries, tourism data showed.

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.