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Danang has set visiting hours for Son Tra Peninsula and urged tourists to use only authorised routes after accidents and other incidents were reported in unauthorised areas.

Vietnam is expecting a further rise in Russian tourists in the final months of 2026 as airlines and tour operators expand charter flights to Nha Trang and Phu Quoc for the 2026-2027 winter season.

Vietnam Airlines flight VN34 from Munich to Hanoi turned back shortly after take-off on August 15 after the Boeing 787-9 developed a technical problem.

Hanoi plans to deploy 500 additional coaches at its bus stations during the five-day National Day holiday to meet a projected surge in passenger demand.

Vietnamese citizens will receive free admission to sites within the Complex of Hue Monuments on August 19 and National Day on September 2.

Nha Trang Ward authorities said no policy currently allows businesses to place tables and chairs on the beach at night, and ordered them to stop.

Thoi Son Islet in Dong Thap Province has become a social media sensation, with traditional sampan rides along Ba Ngoan Canal drawing thousands of young visitors for photos.

More international travellers are visiting Vietnam to take part in running, cycling and triathlon events, often extending their stays to explore local destinations.

Ca Mau plans new eco-tourism experiences in U Minh Ha National Park, including night tours, traditional music, honey harvesting and local cuisine.

Daklak Province plans to promote Buon Ma Thuot coffee, local culture and distinctive landscapes to international audiences through Discovery.

Miss World Opal Suchata Chuangsri has explored Ha Long Bay and other attractions in Quang Ninh Province, immersing herself in the province's landscape, history and local culture.

Thousands of fans rushed to buy tickets for BIGBANG's Hanoi concert on August 13, with several ticket categories selling out within minutes of the first release.

Rice terraces in Mu Cang Chai are beginning to turn golden in mid-August, marking the start of one of the most scenic times of the year in the mountainous region of northern Vietnam.

A long-range AI-powered camera system is being installed at Cua Lo beach in Nghe An Province to expand surveillance and provide early warnings of potential safety risks.

The Miss World 2026 opening ceremony in Quang Ninh featured 111 contestants in ao dai, highlighting Vietnam's culture, landscapes and traditions.

Lam Dong Province expects a rise in visitor numbers when Lien Khuong International Airport reopens on August 19, restoring key domestic flights linking Dalat with major cities across Vietnam.