LIFESTYLE

Vietnam's representative Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc has secured a place in the Top 60 of the Top Model competition at Miss World 2026.

Hanoi aims to attract up to 1.2 million visitors a year to the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism by 2030, as it seeks to turn the site into a leading cultural destination.

On its first day back in operation, Lien Khuong International Airport handled 28 flights and nearly 5,000 passengers.

Lao Cai is gearing up for a surge in visitors during the five-day National Day holiday, with autumn festivals and cultural experiences planned across the province.

Some visitors to Son Tra Peninsula continue feeding wild monkeys despite multilingual warning signs, raising concerns over animal welfare and public safety.

Homestays in Lo Lo Chai, named a Best Tourism Village by UN Tourism, are nearly fully booked for Vietnam's National Day holiday, with rooms costing VND 800,000-2 million a night.

A scrap collector in Ho Chi Minh City helped a British tourist recover a lost pair of shoes despite their language barrier, leaving him deeply touched by her kindness.

Authorities have warned residents and organisations not to fly drones, flycams or kites near Lien Khuong International Airport to ensure aviation safety.

Authorities in Tay Ninh Province are cracking down on unauthorised trekking, forest exploration and camping tours at Ba Den Mountain, warning that the activities pose safety and environmental risks.

Visitors seeking a taste of the Mekong Delta by boat without the crowds at Thoi Son Islet can explore floating markets, fruit gardens and melaleuca forests across the region.

A new direct air route linking Can Tho and Dalat officially opened on August 19, cutting travel time between the two cities to less than an hour by air.

Quang Ninh plans to pilot electric tourist boats on Ha Long and Bai Tu Long bays by 2030 as it shifts towards cleaner and more sustainable tourism.

Lien Khuong International Airport is set to resume operations on August 19 after a five-month runway and taxiway upgrade, with 28 flights scheduled on its first day back.

Speedboats carrying tourists to Ke Ga Lighthouse have resumed operations, but are limited to half their designed passenger capacity as a safety measure.

All tickets for BIGBANG's two Hanoi concerts in October have sold out after three rounds of distribution.

Vietnam's railway sector has begun selling tickets for a new train service linking the former imperial capital of Hue with Phong Nha in Quang Tri Province.