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Domestic air fares from Ho Chi Minh City to many tourist destinations have dropped sharply, with some one-way tickets available from as little as VND 850,000 (USD 33).

Authorities in Khanh Hoa Province are distributing 12,000 free tickets to residents and tourists for two major Miss World 2026 events in Nha Trang, including the final on September 5.

A spontaneous dance by seven European tourists using motorcycle helmets as props at Quan Ba Heaven Gate in northern Vietnam has gone viral, drawing about 2 million views on social media.

The new pedestrian food street in Haiphong will operate on Friday and Saturday evenings, featuring food stalls, cultural performances and free public Wi-Fi.

Hanoi will give 45,000 gift packages to visitors paying their respects at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum during the National Day holiday.

Vietnam's aviation authorities expect a sharp rise in passenger numbers during the National Day holiday and have urged travellers to prepare for their flights in advance.

More than 70 tourist vessels illuminated Ha Long Bay with synchronised light displays and fireworks as Quang Ninh celebrated its new city status.

Vietnam's Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc has advanced directly to the Top 40 of Miss World 2026 after winning the Asia-Pacific Top Model title.

Vietnam's deputy prime minister has called on Ho Chi Minh City to leverage its strengths and develop into a leading MICE destination in Southeast Asia.

Hue City is expected to welcome about 535,000 visitors during the five-day National Day holiday, up 173 per cent from the same period last year, according to the city's Department of Tourism.

Vietnam's largest northern airport is preparing for a sharp rise in passenger traffic during the five-day National Day holiday, with more than 125,000 travellers expected on its busiest day.

Sun PhuQuoc Airways (SPA) has launched direct Hanoi-Seoul and Ho Chi Minh City-Seoul routes, with one daily return flight each.

A female tourist ignored safety warnings and climbed onto a high sea cliff near Hon Lon Lighthouse in Khanh Hoa, prompting renewed calls for visitors to follow safety regulations.

A group of 120 content creators from 20 countries and territories have joined a five-day programme to showcase Danang’s tourism attractions to international travellers.

Seventy-two tourist vessels will illuminate Ha Long Bay with coordinated light, sound and fireworks displays to celebrate the creation of Quang Ninh City.

Haiphong City is considering installing surveillance cameras on Lan Ha Bay to monitor tourist boats and water activities as part of efforts to improve passenger safety.