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Vietnam has been named among the top 10 friendliest countries in the world in the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards by the renowned US-based travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will open a direct air service from Hanoi to Cebu, the Philippines, starting December 1, with three flights per week operated by Airbus A321 aircraft.

A video by an Irish tourist capturing a train hitting café furniture on Hanoi’s Train Street has gone viral, reigniting concerns over safety at the popular tourist spot.

The renowned travel magazine Travel + Leisure has recently listed six caves in the central province of Quang Tri as must-visit destinations for anyone exploring Vietnam’s underground wonders.

The symbolic welcome gate to the Dong Van Karst Plateau Global Geopark collapsed on October 8 following days of heavy rain that caused serious landslides in the area.

Ban Gioc Waterfall, located on the border with China, has had to suspend tourist visits twice within a week due to consecutive storms.

Two Dutch tourists have been rescued after getting lost in a forest in central Quang Tri Province during heavy rain while riding motorbikes through the area.

Vietnam’s aviation sector recorded 1,380 cancelled domestic flights in the first nine months of 2025, as extreme weather continued to disrupt flight schedules nationwide.

UK-based travel magazine Time Out has listed Vietnam among the world’s 20 best destinations to enjoy sunshine from October to February, ranking the country 16th overall.

Khanh Hoa Province is seeking to attract India’s booming luxury wedding market, welcoming top Indian planners to explore local resorts and potential high-end partnerships.

Four years after its launch, Ho Chi Minh City’s public bike-sharing scheme is experiencing declining ridership, prompting investors to introduce electric bicycles to enhance convenience and appeal.

Vietnam welcomed 15.4 million foreign visitors in the first nine months of 2025, up 21.5 per cent year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.

Mac Thi Minh, 36, was crowned Mrs Tourism World 2025 after a stellar performance at the international pageant’s grand finale in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The northern province of Quang Ninh held on Saturday its largest-ever lantern car parade and a spectacular fireworks show to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival.

Under the plan, Long Thanh will handle 80 per cent of international flights and 10 per cent of domestic flights.

Flight CZ8155 operated by China Southern Airlines carrying more than 170 passengers from Shenzhen (China) landed at Danang International Airport on October 2 evening.

The Central Highlands province of Lam Dong will organise its largest-ever hot air balloon and arts festival at Lam Vien Square and the Dalat Opera House this month.

Authorities in the northern province of Lao Cai have requested the suspension of tours to areas affected by Typhoon Bualoi to ensure the safety of visitors.

The Ho Chi Minh Trail, also known as the Truong Son Trail, has been listed among Asia’s seven most incredible road trips by British magazine Time Out.