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Vietnam welcomed a record 10.6 million international visitors in the first five months of 2026, maintaining strong growth momentum and reaching 42 per cent of its annual target.

Two young Vietnamese chefs carried 30kg of regional specialties to the UK and secured a silver medal at one of the world's most prestigious culinary competitions.

Khanh Hoa has proposed adjusting the North-South high-speed railway route to avoid affecting the Hoa Lai Cham towers, a national special relic dating back more than 1,000 years.

Phu Quoc has launched a mandatory pre-arrival declaration system for international travellers, allowing visitors to complete immigration procedures online and use QR codes for faster processing.

Authorities in Tay Ninh Province have proposed doubling the entrance fee to Ba Den Mountain from 2027 as part of efforts to raise funding for heritage conservation and tourism development.

A high-speed ferry connecting central HCM City with Con Dao has resumed operations after a suspension of nearly one year, offering travellers an additional transport option to the island.

A 43-year-old man has died after jumping from a high cliff while visiting a popular waterfall in Phu Tho Province, authorities said.

Teams from Vietnam and China dazzled tens of thousands of spectators as they opened the Danang International Fireworks Festival 2026 with a spectacular display over the Han River.

More than 95 per cent of tickets for the opening night of the Danang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026 have been sold, with hotel occupancy and visitor numbers rising ahead of the event.

The number of Vietnamese visitors to Japan continued to increase in the first four months of 2026, with seasonal flower attractions helping the country maintain its appeal among travellers.

Nha Trang is set to host a large-scale music festival in June as local authorities and organisers seek to boost summer tourism through a combination of live entertainment and destination promotion.

A live performance featuring a giant bird chick emerging from an egg at a tourist attraction in Ninh Binh Province has attracted strong public interest.

For nearly five years, most of the life of a Hanoi couple has unfolded on a converted lorry transformed into a mobile home as they travel across Vietnam.

Authorities in Do Son Ward in Haiphong City have pledged to strictly tackle tourist scams, overcharging and other misconduct.

Some cafe owners in Hanoi are redesigning their premises by setting walls back around two metres to create “fake pavements” for customers who prefer outdoor seating.

A restaurant inside a 100-year-old house in Hanoi’s Old Quarter is drawing diners with an unusual experience: enjoying traditional cheo performances while eating.

Thousands of ancient tea trees more than a century old have been surveyed for conservation on Hon Chao Mountain, where authorities hope to develop eco tourism experiences.

Growing numbers of tourists are travelling to Phu Quy Island to experience coral diving and free diving in what visitors describe as some of Vietnam’s most pristine coastal waters.

A blooming pink cassia tree in Plei Op Village in Gia Lai Province has drawn large numbers of visitors eager to take photos amid the scenic landscape of Vietnam’s Central Highlands.