LIFESTYLE

Vietnam is emerging as one of the fastest growing destinations for Australian travellers, driven by affordability, rich culture and diverse experiences.

Thousands packed a central Ho Chi Minh City park as the fourth Vietnam Bread Festival opened, with long queues forming at famous banh mi stalls.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and first lady Kim Hae Kyung enjoyed pho and fried rice at a small eatery in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, drawing public attention during their visit.

Authorities in Vung Tau Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, are encouraging businesses to provide free restroom access to visitors to enhance the city’s image as a friendly tourist destination.

Danang City is the most searched domestic destination among Vietnamese travellers for the April 30-May 1 holiday, according to travel platform data.

Doctors at a hospital in Danang City have revived a 60-year-old South Korean tourist who suffered cardiac arrest while travelling.

Passenger traffic at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport is forecast to rise by up to 15 per cent during the Reunification Day holiday peak, reflecting steady aviation growth despite market pressures.

A viral video of a US Vietnamese visitor riding a traditional basket boat in Danang has drawn more than 28 million views, highlighting a unique tourism experience gaining global attention.

Many foreign visitors say they feel remarkably safe living and travelling in Vietnam, citing friendly communities and a strong sense of everyday security.

Authorities in Haiphong City have approved a plan to stage regular fireworks displays at Cat Ba, combining artistic and low-altitude pyrotechnics to enhance the island’s night-time tourism offering.

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri Province is stepping up efforts to develop tourism alongside the preservation of historical and cultural sites, aiming to enhance visitor appeal.

Authorities in Sam Son Ward, Thanh Hoa Province, will crack down on electric cart drivers colluding with local businesses to solicit tourists, as part of efforts to improve service quality.

A range of attractions in Danang will offer free entry and ticket discounts during the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day and the Reunification Day (April 30)-May 1 holiday.

HCM City’s nearly 120-year-old People’s Council and People’s Committee headquarters will be preserved and repurposed as a cultural and tourism site once a new administrative centre is completed.

Authorities in Hue have urged travel firms nationwide to stop sending guests to a luxury hotel currently under enforcement measures.

Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2026 will feature 10 flagship activities blending culture, arts and travel, as the northern province steps up promotion of its heritage appeal.