LIFESTYLE

Thousands of visitors are heading to fruit orchards in Dong Nai City during the summer harvest season, with many enjoying the experience of picking and eating rambutan straight from the trees.

The Michelin Guide 2026 again highlights several famed Hanoi pho shops, prized for distinctive flavours and affordable prices.

Vietnam's Z121 Vina Pyrotech and France's Lux Factory POK 2.0 delivered dazzling fireworks displays on the second competition night of DIFF 2026 in Danang.

A day after announcing a temporary closure, Pho Chi Mo in Ho Chi Minh City was named in Michelin Guide Vietnam 2026's Bib Gourmand list.

A foreign tourist who suddenly felt dizzy while dining at a bun cha restaurant in Hanoi was helped by staff, who used medicated oil and massage techniques to help her recover.

Customers must be provided with life jackets and rescue equipment, while operators are required to maintain safety oversight and suspend activities in adverse conditions.

Authorities in Khanh Hoa Province have ordered a halt to tourism activities at several islands near Cam Ranh military base, citing national defence and security requirements.

Hanoi is expected to welcome more than 18 million visitors and generate tourism revenue of VND 74.23 trillion (USD 2.84 billion) in the first six months of 2026.

A century-old lychee tree in Bac Ninh Province has produced around 800kg of fruit this year, attracting visitors eager to photograph the local landmark.

Ho Chi Minh City will give away 1,000 free public electric bicycle tickets to encourage residents to adopt greener forms of transport in celebration of World Environment Day.

Vietnam welcomed a record 10.6 million international visitors in the first five months of 2026, maintaining strong growth momentum and reaching 42 per cent of its annual target.

Two young Vietnamese chefs carried 30kg of regional specialties to the UK and secured a silver medal at one of the world's most prestigious culinary competitions.

Khanh Hoa has proposed adjusting the North-South high-speed railway route to avoid affecting the Hoa Lai Cham towers, a national special relic dating back more than 1,000 years.

Phu Quoc has launched a mandatory pre-arrival declaration system for international travellers, allowing visitors to complete immigration procedures online and use QR codes for faster processing.

Authorities in Tay Ninh Province have proposed doubling the entrance fee to Ba Den Mountain from 2027 as part of efforts to raise funding for heritage conservation and tourism development.

A high-speed ferry connecting central HCM City with Con Dao has resumed operations after a suspension of nearly one year, offering travellers an additional transport option to the island.