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Visitors bringing cameras to HCM City's Independence Palace for personal photos will not have to pay the VND 500,000 (USD19) fee, which applies only to commercial photography.

A 19-year-old woman fell into a deep hole while taking photos on Son Tra Peninsula in Danang City and was rescued safely on the night of August 11.

Lam Dong Province is tightening safety controls on tourist boats and canoes, particularly those carrying visitors to Ke Ga Lighthouse, as coastal areas enter the peak storm season.

Demand for air travel between Vietnam and Australia is growing, prompting airlines to expand their networks and add new routes.

Ho Chi Minh City will hold fireworks displays at seven locations on September 2 to mark Vietnam's 81st National Day, including three high-altitude and four low-altitude sites.

HCM City showcased its tourism offerings in Sydney on August 10 in a push to attract more Australian visitors and strengthen ties between tourism businesses in the two countries.

Vietnam welcomed around 397,000 Australian visitors in the first seven months of 2026, up 22.5 per cent year-on-year, making Australia one of the country's top 10 source markets.

Hue authorities are exploring ways to expand tourism along the Huong River while reviewing flood drainage measures and coastal erosion control.

An Indian billionaire family is planning a lavish wedding costing around VND 130 billion (USD 4.94 million) in Nha Trang, with more than 1,400 guests expected to attend.

The 20th International Travel Expo HCM City (ITE HCMC 2026), to be held on August 27-29, is expected to be its largest edition yet, with more than 520 exhibitors, 260 international buyers.

Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Tourism and police have signed a five-year agreement to improve tourist safety through data sharing, joint inspections and an early warning system.

One of Vietnam's oldest high schools could become a tourist destination under a proposal highlighting its 151-year history and well-preserved French colonial architecture.

Lam Dong Province will host a series of cultural, sporting, culinary and tourism events throughout August as it seeks to attract more visitors and promote its newly expanded tourism offerings.

Beach holidays remain the top choice for Vietnamese travellers this summer, with Danang leading domestic search rankings, according to Booking.com.

Vietnam became Southeast Asia's second-largest aviation market in July, overtaking Thailand as airlines expanded capacity amid rising international visitor numbers.

A tour guide in Hoi An has been praised after politely asking a foreign tourist wearing revealing clothing to change before entering the historic Japanese Covered Bridge.

A tourist broke down in tears after beach management officers recovered her gold bracelet, which had been lost in the surf at My Khe Beach in Danang.

Vietnam is set to host the Miss World pageant for the first time, with Quang Ninh completing preparations for the opening events of the 75th edition of the international beauty competition.

Authorities in Quang Ngai have warned a Chinese tourist after he rode a motorbike onto a protected volcanic arch where climbing has been prohibited since last year.