LIFESTYLE

Hanoi pilots free public WiFi in city centre

Cua Nam Ward in Hanoi has launched a pilot programme offering free public wifi at key tourist sites and public spaces from December 1, 2025 to February 2026.

Thien Cam beach remains devastated after storms and floods

Phu Quoc tourism hit hard by power outage

23 Vietnamese dishes among Southeast Asia’s top 100 specialties

International food website TasteAtlas has included 23 Vietnamese dishes in its list of the Top 100 Southeast Asian specialities.

17-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys to stir VinFuture Prize Award stage

Alicia Keys is set to deliver a special performance at the 2025 VinFuture Prize Award Ceremony, taking place at the Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi on the evening of December 5.

Vinh Airport to reopen on December 19

Vinh Airport in Nghe An is expected to resume operations on December 19 after months of closure for repairs.

Vietnam named Asia’s fastest-growing tourism hotspot: Savills Hotels

Vietnams tourism sector is expanding rapidly thanks to strong domestic travel and a sharp rebound in Asian arrivals, according to the Vietnam Hotel Investment Guide 2025 by Savills Hotels.

1,000 km of LED lights brighten Notre Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City

Notre Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City has already donned a spectacular festive facade more than three weeks before Christmas, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors.

Ham Rong Beach in Hue ravaged by severe erosion

Ham Rong Beach in Hue City has suffered severe erosion after Storm Kalmaegi and prolonged rain, with seawater cutting into restaurants and shops.

Hanoi train-track cafe street bustling again despite safety clearance

Hanoi’s well-known train-track cafe strip has returned to full crowds just days after being cleared by authorities, heightening safety risks.

Vietnam Airlines requires no-luggage passengers to use VNeID or kiosks

From December 1, Vietnam Airlines will require passengers without checked baggage to complete check-in online or at airport kiosks.

Hue welcomes first charter flight from China’s Shenzhen

The Tourism Department of Hue City on November 29 held a ceremony to welcome passengers on the first charter flight from Shenzhen, China.

Expat creators emerge as Vietnam’s unexpected global ambassadors

Expatriates and travellers are drawing billions of views on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and podcasts with Vietnam-focused content that is reshaping global perceptions of the country.

Ecotourism, conservation go hand in hand in Tram Chim

Recognised as Vietnam's fourth Ramsar site, Tram Chim National Park continues to inspire with its successful efforts to protect biodiversity while fostering community-based ecotourism.

Hanoi draws nearly 31 million visitors in January-November

Hanoi welcomed 30.94 million visitors in the first 11 months of 2025, up 22.1 per cent year on year, while tourism revenue reached VND 120.6 trillion (USD 4.57 billion), rising 20.7 per cent.

Dalat airport to close for six months next year for repairs, upgrades

Lien Khuong International Airport in Dalat will close from March 4 to September 1 next year for runway and taxiway repairs under a major upgrade project approved in the 2021-2030 airport plan.

Tourists flock to Dong Thap for field-bathing experience

Visitor numbers to the Dong Sen Go Thap tourist site in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap have surged thanks to its flood-season field-bathing experience.