LIFESTYLE

Quang Ngai villagers revive traditional homes for tourists

Residents of a coastal village in Quang Ngai Province have built traditional straw-roofed, clay-walled houses to attract visitors while preserving a distinctive part of the region's cultural heritage.

Vietnam's Bao Ngoc achieves record Top 6 finish at Miss World

Vietnam's Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc has secured a place in the Top 6 at Miss World 2026, the highest finish ever achieved by a Vietnamese contestant in the pageant's history.

Khanh Hoa cliffside cafes raise safety concerns

Authorities in Khanh Hoa Province are moving to shut down unsafe roadside cafes after several businesses placed seating areas on the edge of steep coastal cliffs overlooking Nha Trang Bay.

Hanoi's iconic Trang Tien ice cream shop to close after 70 years

Trang Tien Ice Cream will stop serving customers at its historic 35 Trang Tien address on September 15, ending nearly seven decades at a location long regarded as a symbol of the brand.

Akasa Air launches first direct Mumbai-Hanoi route

Indian carrier Akasa Air has launched its first direct service between Mumbai and Hanoi, marking the airline's entry into the Vietnamese market.

Hoi An street dessert seller charms tourists with five languages

A street dessert vendor in Hoi An has drawn attention for chatting with foreign tourists in five languages, skills she picked up over nearly two decades of serving international visitors.

Lao Cai plans 7-10 agriculture-based tourism models by 2030

Lao Cai Province plans to develop seven to 10 agriculture and rural tourism models by 2030, focusing on speciality farming areas, OCOP products, traditional craft villages and community-based tourism.

EU ambassador's festival video with locals goes viral

A group of young people in Tuyen Quang were surprised to learn that the friendly foreign visitor they filmed during a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration was the European Union's ambassador to Vietnam.

Lang Son studies first glass bridge across Ky Cung River

Authorities in Lang Son are studying plans for the province’s first glass bridge across the Ky Cung River, a project aimed at boosting tourism and the night-time economy.

Vietnam logs record 15.9 million foreign visitors

Vietnam welcomed 15.9 million international visitors in the first eight months of 2026, the highest January-August total on record and up 14.4 per cent from a year earlier.

Danang tourist arrivals jump 37 per cent over National Day holiday

Danang City welcomed over 850,000 visitors during the five-day National Day holiday from August 29 to September 2, up 37 per cent from a year earlier.

Missing tourist found dead after waterfall accident in Tuyen Quang

Rescue teams recovered the body of a tourist who went missing after being swept away while swimming at a remote waterfall in Tuyen Quang Province.

Drone controls tightened at tourist sites in Tuyen Quang

Authorities in Tuyen Quang Province are stepping up controls on drones at popular tourist sites as aerial filming becomes increasingly common among visitors.

Vietnam safely manages nearly 13,500 flights during National Day holiday

Vietnam's air traffic management authority safely handled nearly 13,500 flights during the five-day National Day holiday period, marking a significant increase from last year.

Vietnamese group escapes Nepal flash flood after one-hour delay

A tour group with many Vietnamese travellers narrowly avoided a deadly flash flood in Nepal after departing an hour later than originally planned.

Fireworks light up skies over Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City for National Day

Fireworks lit up the skies over Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to mark Vietnam’s 81st National Day on the evening of September 2.

Hanoi tourist dies trying to save son at waterfall

A 42-year-old tourist from Hanoi died after being swept away by strong currents while trying to save his son at Tien Nu Waterfall in Lang Son Province, the tourist site's management said.

Ho Chi Minh City decked in flags and flowers for Independence Day

Ho Chi Minh City was awash in red flags and flowers, from central streets to new urban areas on Vietnam's National Day, September 2.

Lien Khuong Airport receives first international flight after 5-month halt

Lien Khuong Airport resumed international services on September 2, welcoming its first overseas flight after runway repairs and upgrades.

From wartime stronghold to world-famous tourism village

Once a revolutionary base, the Bay Mau Coconut Forest has evolved into one of Vietnam's most celebrated tourism destinations, blending nature, culture and history.

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