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Ho Chi Minh City will launch a new open-top double-decker tourist bus route on July 4, expanding sightseeing options for domestic and international visitors.

A tourist was seriously injured in a parasailing accident in An Giang Province after an operator allegedly continued offering the service despite being ordered to suspend operations.

A fan meeting featuring stars of the South Korean variety show Running Man in Vietnam has been cancelled just 10 days before it was due to take place, leaving many fans frustrated.

Danang City has launched a programme to build a community of content creators to promote the city's tourism through authentic stories shared on digital platforms.

Dak Lak Province plans to develop 16 golf courses across its highlands and coastal areas as part of efforts to boost high-end tourism and attract strategic investors.

Authorities in Mui Ne Ward, Lam Dong Province, have set up a rapid response team after tourists reported seafood scams at the popular Mui Ne Fishing Village.

Gia Lai Province will host the second Vietnam Travel Day on August 13-17 as part of efforts to boost tourism cooperation and attract international visitors.

Authorities in Lam Dong Province have moved to tighten safety regulations for adventure and experience-based tourism activities as visitor numbers surge during the summer travel season.

Do Son Ward in Haiphong City is refreshing its tourism products and strengthening overseas partnerships to boost international arrivals.

More than 20 rescuers were deployed to save a German tourist who broke his leg while travelling alone by motorcycle in a mountainous area of Danang.

Ho Chi Minh City will launch fireworks displays at 16 locations on July 2 to mark the 50th anniversary of the city being officially named after Ho Chi Minh.

Forest rangers in Quang Tri Province have discovered a large cave hidden within primary forest, raising the possibility of an extensive underground cave network in the area.

South Korean arrivals to Danang have slowed in recent months amid flight cuts and market saturation, prompting calls to diversify tourism markets.

Khanh Hoa Province expects up to 800,000 visitors at its 2026 Sea Festival, which has been expanded and rebranded following an administrative merger.

Demand for accommodation in Vung Tau is rising sharply during the summer holiday season, with many beachfront hotels reporting strong booking levels, particularly on weekends.

Vietnam has introduced new aviation security regulations that allow authorities to impose temporary or lifetime flight bans on passengers who threaten safety or disrupt airline operations.

Often mistaken for grains of sand, tiny river shrimp are a seasonal delicacy in northern Vietnam, particularly in Haiphong and Hung Yen, where they are used in a variety of traditional dishes

Gia Lai authorities have rejected a proposed 127 per cent increase in entrance fees at the Eo Gio tourist site, saying prices should remain unchanged until new facilities and services are completed.

Authorities are working to reopen Soi Sim Beach in Halong Bay after it was named among the world's 100 most beautiful beaches for 2026.