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Ho Chi Minh City hosts third Book, Night Culture Festival

The third Book and Night Culture Festival opened on February 27 at Nguyen Van Binh Book Street in HCM City, promising a more vibrant, refreshing and distinctly Vietnamese atmosphere than ever before.

Viral red-sailed boats in Ha Long Bay suspend operations

Three red-sailed traditional boats that recently drew crowds on Ha Long Bay have been temporarily suspended after completing trial runs and undergoing technical checks ahead of their official launch.

Hanoi launches two bus routes linking Huong Pagoda

Hanoi has opened two new bus routes connecting My Dinh Bus Station and Huong Pagoda to meet rising travel demand during the annual festival, with fares set at VND 20,000 (USD 0.76) per trip.

Hanoi ranks among world’s 50 most beautiful cities

Hanoi has been named one of the world’s 50 most beautiful cities by US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler.

81 per cent of Vietnamese travelers likely to use AI, highest in Asia

81 per cent of Vietnamese travelers say they are likely to use artificial intelligence (AI) for their next trip, the highest rate in Asia and above the regional average of 63 per cent.

Vung Tau-Con Dao express ferry resumes after five-month suspension

The Vung Tau-Con Dao high-speed ferry has resumed operations after a five-month hiatus, with the operator cutting ticket prices to attract passengers.

Vietnam among leading destinations for RoK travelers in 2025

Vietnam received more than 4.331 million visitors from the Republic of Korea (RoK) in 2025, a slight fall from 2024 but still above the 2019 level before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Quy Nhon named among world’s top trending destinations for 2026

The Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best by online travel platform Tripadvisor has ranked Quy Nhon in Gia Lai Province fourth among the world’s 25 top trending destinations for 2026.

Sun PhuQuoc Airways launches Hanoi, HCM City-Danang routes

Sun PhuQuoc Airways has launched new routes linking Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with Danang, boosting capacity on key domestic corridors amid rising travel demand.

Lien Khuong Airport to close for repairs from March 4

Lien Khuong International Airport in Lam Dong Province will suspend operations from March 4 to August 25, 2026 for runway and taxiway repairs, the Construction Ministry said.

Hanoi to demolish 9-storey hotel for Hoan Kiem square

Authorities in Hanoi are demolishing buildings, including a nine-storey luxury hotel, to clear space for a new square and park east of Hoan Kiem Lake.

Hue City named among world’s top 25 honeymoon destinations for 2026

Hue City in central Vietnam has been ranked sixth among the world’s top 25 honeymoon destinations in the Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards by online travel platform Tripadvisor.

Hanoi to cut trains through popular train street area

The Ministry of Construction and Hanoi plan to scale back passenger and freight services on the Hanoi-Gia Lam line, reducing trains that pass through the city’s crowded train street café area.

Vietnamese tourists spend more on spiritual tours

After the Lunar New Year holiday, long-day pilgrimage and spiritual experience tours saw growth, despite prices ranging from tens to over 100 million dong.

Spring colours fill Dantri photo contest

More than 700 entries from readers and photography enthusiasts nationwide have been submitted to Dantri’s Sac Xuan (Spring Colours) 2026 photo contest after nearly a month since its launch.

Lao Airlines to resume direct Vientiane-Danang service

Lao Airlines, the national flag carrier of Laos, has announced it will resume direct flights linking the Lao capital of Vientiane with Vietnam’s central city of Danang from March 29.

Vietnam tourism sets record with 14 million Tet visitors

Vietnam welcomed 14 million travellers during the nine-day Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday from February 14 to February 22, marking a strong rebound and record performance for the tourism sector.

Danang rice husk noodle workshop draws foreign visitors

A family-run noodle workshop in Danang is attracting growing numbers of foreign tourists by steaming mi Quang over rice husks, turning a traditional craft into a hands-on cultural experience.

Crowds brave rain for luck-buying market in Ninh Binh

Thousands flocked to Vieng Market in Ninh Binh on February 23, undeterred by heavy rain, to take part in the annual ritual of “buying luck and selling misfortune” at the start of the lunar year.

Crackdown targets unsafe tourist boats on Hoa Binh Lake

Authorities in Phu Tho Province have launched a sweep against unlicensed and unsafe tourist boats on Hoa Binh Lake, barring vessels that fail to meet safety standards.

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