LIFESTYLE

Vietnam is becoming an increasingly popular choice for families in the region and beyond, according to a new report from Agoda.

Quang Ninh Province plans to roll out a range of high-end tourism products for Ha Long Bay from 2026, focusing on immersive experiences, heritage conservation and sustainable development.

Vietnam plans to spend more than VND 5.5 billion (about USD 209,125), to train staff for APEC 2027 meetings in Phu Quoc, aiming to ensure a skilled workforce for the event.

Pho Thin Bo Ho, one of Hanoi’s most iconic noodle shops, is preparing to leave its long-standing address on Dinh Tien Hoang Street to make way for a new square and park project near Hoan Kiem Lake.

Yolina Lindquist of the US surpassed 70 other contestants from around the world to be crowned the winner of Miss Cosmo 2025 during the grand finales in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on December 20.

The central province of Dak Lak has gradually tapped into its tourism potential by building on the distinctive traditional culture of ethnic minority communities.

Ho Chi Minh City will offer free travel on Metro Line 1 (Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien) on January 1, 2026, to mark the New Year, according to Ho Chi Minh City Urban Railway Company 1 (HURC1).

Young people in Ho Chi Minh City are flocking to coffee shops lavishly decorated for Christmas late into the night to take photos, relax and soak up the seasonal atmosphere.

Vietnam’s first urban light rail transit (LRT) line was officially launched in Phu Quoc, An Giang province, on December 19.

Kayaking through Luon Cave, a secluded water cave in Ha Long Bay, is emerging as a favourite experience for visitors seeking a calmer, more intimate experience of the UNESCO-listed landscape.

Bathed in gentle winter sunshine, the UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh offers a quieter and more relaxing escape than during the summer peak.

The International Culinary Festival “Hue-Capital of Cuisine” officially opened on December 18, emerging as a highlight event marking the close of the National Tourism Year-Hue 2025.

Tucked away in the rugged mountains of Cao Bang Province, Ban Viet Lake takes on a striking winter beauty as red and yellow foliage transforms the landscape.

Authorities in the central city of Hue have ordered urgent repairs to a section of the Imperial Citadel wall that collapsed after heavy rain and flooding earlier this month.

The swimsuit round drew the biggest attention as 71 contestants competed at the Miss Cosmo 2025 semi-final in Ho Chi Minh City on December 17.

Ho Chi Minh City’s Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line has carried nearly 19 million passengers in almost its first year of operation, surpassing ridership targets, city authorities said.

Hanoi has selected an investor for a park redevelopment scheme along both banks of the To Lich River, with total investment of VND 4.67 trillion (about USD 177 million).

A series of charter flights from Mongolia is expected to bring thousands of international tourists to Phu Quoc and Nha Trang this winter, as travellers seek warmer climates.

A cafe overlooking Hanoi Cathedral is attracting large numbers of customers, especially young people, thanks to its rare green space and direct views of one of the capital’s landmarks.