LIFESTYLE

Vietnam will hold a military parade on 2 September to mark the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.

Viral images of an elephant trying for hours to save her calf after it was hit by a truck in Malaysia has prompted calls for dedicated wildlife crossings in the animal-rich country.

Vietnam’s first international marina has officially been put into operation in Nha Trang City in the southern central province of Khanh Hoa.

Business is booming at Japanese discount chain Don Quijote thanks to its cult status among tourists but also inflation at home.

There’s been a steady increase in interest in Vietnam among Australian travellers over several decades, though right now, it’s booming, according to an article published on The New Zealand Herald.

Eight Nepali climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest on Friday, kicking off this year's climbing season for hundreds of others.

Netflix has officially released the trailer for the action-packed sequel The Old Guard 2, which features Vietnamese actress Ngo Thanh Van alongside stars Charlize Theron, Kiki Layne, and Uma Thurman.

Vietnam Airlines has officially resumed its direct air service between Hanoi and Moscow, marking the end of a three-year suspension that began in March 2022.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has approved the inclusion of Mang Den and Van Phong airports into Vietnam’s national airport development plan for the 2021–2030 period.

Authorities of the northern province of Lao Cai have approved the Sapa eco-tourism project for 2022-2030, worth VND2.84 trillion (USD111.8 million).

Vietnam Airlines officially launched a direct air route connecting Hanoi and Milan on May 7 as part of the Vietnam–Europe Tourism Promotion Programme.

Miss World Vietnam 2023, Huynh Tran Y Nhi, has departed for India to compete in Miss World 2025.

Vietnam recorded more than 7.67 million international tourist arrivals between January and April, marking a 23.8% increase compared to the same period last year.

Vietnam Airlines announced it will provide nearly 9 million seats on more than 43,000 flights during the summer peak season from May 15 to August 15, an increase of nearly 14% year-on-year.

The Hanoi-Haiphong luxury train service will be launched by the Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR) on May 10.

Vietnam’s tourism industry experienced a significant boom during the five-day Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day holiday, with several localities reporting record-breaking revenues.

Nestled along the coastline within Nui Chua National Park, lies one of Vietnam’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders -the Rock Park.

Emirates and Sun Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen inbound tourism to Vietnam and drive passenger traffic growth through collaborative efforts.

For nearly six years, the riverside cottage of 79-year-old Nguyen Dinh Ban has become a unique destination for tourists eager to learn the traditional craft of weaving bamboo basket boats.