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Air passengers in Vietnam will be entitled to full ticket refunds for flights delayed by more than four hours due to airline fault under new government regulations taking effect on July 1.

Authorities in Haiphong City have stepped up safety inspections of tourist boats operating in Lan Ha Bay following a collision that left one woman dead.

Ho Chi Minh City has introduced two additional electric bus routes as part of its plan to modernise public transport and transition to a fully green bus network by 2030.

Gia Lai Province has opened a new passenger terminal serving speedboat routes to Cu Lao Xanh Island, aiming to improve travel services and support tourism growth on the island.

A 70-year-old boatman jumped into a river and recovered a foreign tourist's phone moments after it slipped into the water during a basket boat tour in Danang.

Sun PhuQuoc Airways on June 15 launched direct flights between HCM City and Van Don in Quang Ninh Province, operating four round trips a week.

The western part of Lam Dong Province is emerging as a promising tourism destination, driven by its natural, cultural and geological assets.

A tourist boat sank after colliding with another vessel in Lan Ha Bay off Haiphong, leaving one female passenger dead despite rescue efforts.

Foreign visitors in Vietnam are increasingly buying Grab jackets as unique souvenirs, turning the familiar green uniform of ride-hailing drivers into an unexpected symbol of local culture.

Japan and Italy delivered contrasting but spectacular performances on June 13 as they competed in the third night of the Danang International Fireworks Festival 2026.

Danang plans to screen 2026 World Cup matches at public venues, including beaches and Hoi An Ancient Town, to serve residents and tourists this summer.

Vietnam has 87 short-haul air routes under 555km that remain unserved, highlighting significant growth potential beyond the country's increasingly crowded main aviation corridors.

A surge in Russian tourist arrivals in Khanh Hoa has created an acute shortage of Russian-speaking tour guides, with travel companies offering high salaries but still struggling to recruit staff.

Visitor access to Soi Sim Beach in Halong Bay has been temporarily suspended while authorities review and complete legal procedures related to the site.

Two traditional Vietnamese restaurant brands in Hanoi have retained their places in the Michelin Selected list for four consecutive years, a rare achievement for local dining establishments.

Officials, experts and businesses gathered in Hue on Thursday to discuss digital transformation and innovation aimed at boosting the city's tourism sector.

Authorities in Phu Tho Province have suspended tourism activities at Thac Trang Waterfall following the death of a visitor, pending a comprehensive safety review.

South Korean music icons BIGBANG have confirmed two concerts in Hanoi this October as part of their 2026 World Tour, delighting K-pop fans across Vietnam.

Soi Sim Beach in Ha Long Bay is Vietnam's only representative on the Corona Beach 100 list for 2026, which highlights outstanding beaches across 22 countries.