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Bamboo Airways will suspend its charter service between Hanoi and Lijiang from August 1 as the carrier continues to scale back operations during its restructuring.

Authorities in Quang Ngai Province have begun surveying Hon Nhan, a small volcanic islet off the local coast, as part of plans to protect its marine ecosystem and develop eco-tourism.

Heavy rain has triggered a landslide on the road leading to Heaven Gate in Tam Dao, disrupting traffic and prompting authorities to take emergency measures to stabilise the affected area.

Hanoi welcomed an estimated 21.16 million visitors in the first seven months of 2026, including more than 5.3 million international arrivals, the municipal Department of Tourism said.

A small Vietnamese cafe in New York's Chinatown is attracting long queues as diners seek an authentic taste of Vietnam, from sizzling baguettes to traditional coffee.

Authorities in Can Tho City have suspended a popular 'flying' vo lai" boat ride and summoned two operators after the high-speed attraction raised safety concerns.

The number of Vietnamese visitors to Japan reached a record high in the first half of the year, according to the Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO).

Speedboat services carrying visitors to Ke Ga Lighthouse have been suspended pending a review of operating conditions, forcing many tourists to cancel or alter their travel plans.

Gia Lai Province has asked central authorities to support the launch of international charter flights as it seeks to expand overseas tourism markets and drive economic growth.

Sri Lanka is stepping up efforts to attract Vietnamese travellers ahead of the launch of direct HCM City-Colombo flights in August, promoting Buddhist pilgrimage alongside other tourism experiences.

Built in the 1880s, Hiep Ninh Communal House is a national historical relic honouring the pioneers who helped settle and defend southern Vietnam.

Hanoi has been ranked the world's second friendliest city for customer service by UK-based platform MoneySuperMarket, the highest-ranked destination in Southeast Asia.

Hue City aims to increase visitors' average stay to 2.3-2.5 days and average spending to VND 2.8-3 million (USD 107-115) per trip in 2026 by expanding high-value tourism products.

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

Quang Tri Province is advancing projects to redevelop Nhat Le Beach, including coastal erosion control, road upgrades and new public spaces.

Vietnam's tourism authority has urged travel companies to develop cross-border tour packages linking Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia under the "One Journey, Three Destinations" initiative.