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International cruise tourism to Quang Ninh Province has shown strong momentum at the start of 2026, reinforcing the province’s standing on the global cruise tourism map.

A sandbar more than 100 metres long has appeared off Nha Trang, becoming visible at low tide and drawing visitors after its outline was likened to a dolphin leaping into the sea.

The capital city of Hanoi is brilliantly decorated with flags, flowers, and banners across its streets, spreading an atmosphere of anticipation for the 14th National Congress of the Party.

Dong Nai will hold fireworks displays at 10 locations to welcome the 2026 Lunar New Year, including a high-altitude show at Hoa An Bridge.

Cam Thanh Village in Danang City has been ranked 20th among the world’s most beautiful villages in 2025 by Forbes, the highest position ever achieved by a Vietnamese destination.

The northern province of Quang Ninh plans to waive entrance fees at the Yen Tu scenic and relic complex for three years from 2026, under a draft resolution now open for public consultation.

Vietnam Airlines will begin operating a direct route between Can Tho and Haiphong from February 1, expanding air connectivity between the Mekong Delta and northern Vietnam.

A Ho Chi Minh City woman has transformed her rooftop tomato garden into a private photo spot, as ripening fruit creates a rare green backdrop for Lunar New Year or Tet images in the city.

Vietnam is being seen as an attractive destination for Philippine travelers, according to the Philippine newswire qa.philstar.com.

Dalat Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 is scheduled to be opened on Friday, featuring flower viewing, free coffee and a range of outdoor activities.

The Vietnamese aviation market has just seen the arrival of a new airline, Crystal Bay Airlines.

Can Tho plans to expand the Cai Rang Floating Market to operate day and night as part of efforts to revitalise river tourism and strengthen the Mekong Delta city’s appeal.

A US-made C-119 transport aircraft has been delivered to Ta Con Airfield in Vietnam’s central province of Quang Tri for public display, local officials said.

Sun PhuQuoc Airways (SPA) will launch an international service on March 29, connecting Phu Quoc directly with Taipei (Taiwan, China), the carrier said on January 15.

The southern province of An Giang will launch a ferry service linking Phu Quoc and Tho Chau Special Zone from January 19, improving transport, medical evacuation and tourism access in the southwest.

A row of adjoining kiosks designed to resemble an ‘old town’ in Bai Chay Ward, a tourism hub in the northern province of Quang Ninh, is being dismantled to make room for a new project.

The central city of Hue will invest about VND 2.2 trillion (USD 84 million) to build a new bridge linking Hen Islet in the Huong River, with construction expected to take four years.

Fences are being removed at Indira Gandhi Park in Hanoi as the city prepares a comprehensive renovation to better serve more than 10,000 nearby residents.

The international cruise ship Diamond Princess docked at Cam Ranh International Port in on January 14, bringing about 2,600 international passengers ashore for sightseeing.