LIFESTYLE

Thousands of fans rushed to buy tickets for BIGBANG's Hanoi concert on August 13, with several ticket categories selling out within minutes of the first release.

Rice terraces in Mu Cang Chai are beginning to turn golden in mid-August, marking the start of one of the most scenic times of the year in the mountainous region of northern Vietnam.

A long-range AI-powered camera system is being installed at Cua Lo beach in Nghe An Province to expand surveillance and provide early warnings of potential safety risks.

The Miss World 2026 opening ceremony in Quang Ninh featured 111 contestants in ao dai, highlighting Vietnam's culture, landscapes and traditions.

Lam Dong Province expects a rise in visitor numbers when Lien Khuong International Airport reopens on August 19, restoring key domestic flights linking Dalat with major cities across Vietnam.

Vietnam aims to become a competitive medical tourism destination in Southeast Asia, targeting 750,000 international medical tourists and USD 1 billion in direct healthcare revenue by 2030.

Visitors bringing cameras to HCM City's Independence Palace for personal photos will not have to pay the VND 500,000 (USD19) fee, which applies only to commercial photography.

A 19-year-old woman fell into a deep hole while taking photos on Son Tra Peninsula in Danang City and was rescued safely on the night of August 11.

Lam Dong Province is tightening safety controls on tourist boats and canoes, particularly those carrying visitors to Ke Ga Lighthouse, as coastal areas enter the peak storm season.

Demand for air travel between Vietnam and Australia is growing, prompting airlines to expand their networks and add new routes.

Ho Chi Minh City will hold fireworks displays at seven locations on September 2 to mark Vietnam's 81st National Day, including three high-altitude and four low-altitude sites.

HCM City showcased its tourism offerings in Sydney on August 10 in a push to attract more Australian visitors and strengthen ties between tourism businesses in the two countries.

Vietnam welcomed around 397,000 Australian visitors in the first seven months of 2026, up 22.5 per cent year-on-year, making Australia one of the country's top 10 source markets.

Hue authorities are exploring ways to expand tourism along the Huong River while reviewing flood drainage measures and coastal erosion control.

An Indian billionaire family is planning a lavish wedding costing around VND 130 billion (USD 4.94 million) in Nha Trang, with more than 1,400 guests expected to attend.

The 20th International Travel Expo HCM City (ITE HCMC 2026), to be held on August 27-29, is expected to be its largest edition yet, with more than 520 exhibitors, 260 international buyers.