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Quy Nhon greets Island Sky cruise ship with 180 passengers on board

Quy Nhon International Port in Gia Lai Province welcomed the cruise ship Island Sky with 180 passengers and crew on board on March 27, marking a positive signal for the recovery of sea-based tourism.

Aviation authority grants Qatar Airways permission for three flights

Tan Son Nhat suspends outbound autogates for upgrades

Hue to launch immersive night tour of imperial heritage

Hue will offer free night-time entry to its imperial citadel from April 25-28, unveiling an immersive programme blending royal heritage with modern technology.

Australian tourist rescued on Khanh Hoa mountain after exhaustion

A 55 year old Australian woman was rescued after becoming exhausted while hiking on Co Tien Mountain in Khanh Hoa Province on March 26.

New exterior design launched for central heritage train

Vietnam Railways (VNR) on March 26 launched a new exterior design for the “Central Heritage Connection Journey” train and announced the recognition of Hue Railway Station as a tourist destination.

Two-toned rice fields near Ho Chi Minh City draw visitors

A striking two toned rice field near Ho Chi Minh City has attracted crowds after images of its contrasting green and yellow bands went viral online.

Cua Lo ramps up upgrades for 2026 tourism season

Cua Lo Ward in the central province of Nghe An is accelerating beach clean-up and infrastructure upgrades to prepare for the 2026 tourism season and improve visitor experience.

Vietnam to host Miss World 2026 for the first time

Vietnam will host Miss World 2026, marking its debut as venue for the global pageant’s 75th anniversary and a major platform to promote culture and tourism.

Ninh Binh to stage twice-weekly fireworks to boost tourism

The northern province of Ninh Binh will launch twice-weekly fireworks displays from April 25 to September 6, aiming to attract visitors and energise the summer tourism season.

Gia Lai hotels fully booked ahead of tourism year launch

Hotels in Gia Lai Province are fully booked ahead of the opening night of the National Tourism Year 2026, with around 70,000 visitors expected to attend the event.

Vietnam, China sign deal to plan two rail links

Hanoi moves ahead with standard-gauge railway plans to boost cross-border connectivity with China.

Danang offers USD 19,000 top prize for city logo design

Danang has raised the top prize to VND 500 million (about USD 19,000) for a city logo design contest aimed at strengthening its brand identity.

Vietjet Air to launch Hanoi-Prague route

Vietjet Air advances its plan to launch a new route linking Hanoi and Prague, with a technical stop in Almaty of Kazakhstan, towards expanding links between Vietnam and Central Europe.

Grilled herring boom draws crowds to central Vietnam coast

A beach in Hai Chau Commune in the central province of Nghe An has drawn crowds in recent days eager to try grilled herring.

Vietnam International Travel Mart 2026 to feature 450 booths

Vietnam international travel mart 2026 will feature around 450 booths, with more than 600 enterprises and tourism organisations expected to take part, organisers said.

Bai Tu Long Bay named among Southeast Asia’s seven wonders for 2026

Bai Tu Long Bay in Quang Ninh Province is listed among Southeast Asia’s seven wonders for 2026 by US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler.

Quang Ninh tightens safety checks on tourist boats in Halong Bay

Quang Ninh Province is tightening safety checks on tourist boats in Ha Long Bay ahead of the Reunification Day (April 30)-May Day holiday and summer peak.

Y Ty Market draws visitors in cloud-covered mountains

Y Ty market, perched more than 2,000 metres above sea level in Lao Cai Province, comes alive every Saturday morning, drawing highland communities and visitors amid mist-covered mountains.

Nha Trang street vendors go viral for singing to tourists

A street vendor in Nha Trang has captured international attention by singing in Russian to attract customers, delighting visitors with her warmth and creativity.

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