LIFESTYLE

(Dan tri) - Pham Hoang Thu Uyen, 28, from Haiphong, has been named Vietnam's representative at Miss Earth 2026.

Thousands of visitors flocked to Sam Son Beach in Thanh Hoa Province on July 4 despite the approach of Storm Maysak, as the area experienced only light rain and relatively calm conditions.

Authorities at Ba Den Mountain National Tourist Area have warned visitors to avoid a hiking trail linking the summit to Ba Pagoda because of the risk of falling rocks.

Hanoi has begun banning road vehicles from the core area of Hoan Kiem Ward during evening hours as part of efforts to reduce air pollution and promote greener transport.

More than 3,100 tourists were evacuated from Co To Island to the mainland on July 3 before a ban on vessels took effect as authorities prepared for Storm Maysak.

Vietnam welcomed 12.25 million international visitors in the first half of 2026, up 14.9 per cent from a year earlier, as Russia became its third-largest source market.

Vietnamese authorities have urged tourists to reconsider beach and mountain trips over the coming days as Storm Maysak strengthens and heads towards the country's northern coast.

Vietnam's tourism authority has ordered tighter oversight of tourism businesses amid a rise in illegal activities exploiting the sector during the peak summer travel season.

Danang City will hold the Enjoy Danang 2026 Festival from July 22 to 26 at East Sea Park and the city's beaches, featuring new cultural, entertainment, sporting, culinary and beach activities.

A mother and her child were rescued unharmed after becoming stranded in the top of a coconut tree when strong winds disrupted a parasailing landing at Bai Chay Beach in Quang Ninh Province.

Authorities in Mui Ne Ward have launched a rapid response team to handle tourism complaints following reports of overcharging and other misconduct.

Ho Chi Minh City has begun work on a USD 1.12-billion riverside redevelopment that will transform the historic Nha Rong-Khanh Hoi Port waterfront into a 73.3 hectare public park and cultural precinct.

Passengers will be able to travel free on Ho Chi Minh City's Metro Line 1 on July 2, with additional evening services scheduled to accommodate crowds attending the city's fireworks celebrations.

Authorities in Hue City have approved a VND 519 billion (about USD 20 million) eco-tourism and sports project at Hon Vuon Mountain, aimed at expanding the city's nature-based tourism offerings.

Phu Tho Province has launched a tourism stimulus programme for the second half of 2026, aiming to attract 15 million visitors this year and boost tourism revenue.

Vietnam Railways has reduced fares by 10 per cent on North-South passenger trains from July 1 to August 16, following a sustained decline in domestic fuel prices.

A local explorer from Quang Tri has had a newly-discovered cave named in his honour after identifying its entrance in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, one of the world's richest karst landscapes.

Passengers can travel free on 134 bus routes across Ho Chi Minh City from July 1 under a new policy aimed at encouraging public transport use and reducing traffic congestion.

A popular photo spot on Ma Pi Leng Pass in northern Vietnam will be closed to visitors from July 1 while authorities upgrade facilities and improve safety.