LIFESTYLE

Vietnam’s tourism sector is aiming for a very ambitious target of welcoming 25 million international visitors this year, requiring significant efforts from the entire industry.

Quang Ninh Province has approved research for two new coastal road projects with a combined investment of more than VND 5.40 trillion (approximately USD 215 million).

Vietnam has been named the world’s fifth-best country for expatriates in 2025, buoyed by high marks for affordability and personal finance, according to a survey by global expat network InterNations.

The revival of the To Lich River has sparked hopes among travel businesses that it could be transformed into a new cultural and tourism attraction in Hanoi.

The Hanoi Symphony Orchestra will team up with Bui Cong Duy to present a concert titled “Vivaldi & Beethoven” on September 20 at the Ho Guom Opera.

Authorities in the central city of Danang have announced the reopening of many sites on Son Tra Peninsula to visitors starting September 16.

Vietnam has overtaken Thailand to become the top destination in the region for Chinese tourists, recording a historic 3.5 million arrivals as of August 2025.

Mu Cang Chai, in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai, is drawing crowds as it enters its best season of the year.

Viet Thuan Transport Co., Ltd., on September 14, kicked off construction of Ha Long Bay’s first VND 60 billion (USD 2.35 million) twin-hull cruise ship.

Nguyen Thi Yen Nhi, 21, from Dak Lak Province, was crowned Miss Grand Vietnam 2025 on September 14, defeating 34 contestants to win the title.

Nineteen Vietnamese dishes have been listed in the Top 100 noodle dishes worldwide, according to international food website TasteAtlas.

UNESCO has honoured Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark as a model of effective operation, highlighting its reputation and efforts in heritage preservation linked with sustainable development.

Vietnamese singer Duc Phuc will be among 23 artists from 23 countries participating in Intervision 2025, an international music competition often described as the “Eurovision of Eurasia", in Russia.

Images of a foreign woman wearing a bikini while riding pillion on a motorbike in Du Gia Commune, Tuyen Quang Province, have stirred mixed reactions online.

Danang authorities have ordered the suspension of adventure tourism services that fail to meet safety standards after a fatal paragliding accident in July.

Vietnam and Japan were among the world’s fastest-growing destinations in the first half of 2025, with international arrivals up 21 per cent compared with global growth of 5 per cent.

A South Korean traveller has shared a video recounting how local residents came to help her after a motorbike accident during her trip in Tuyen Quang province.

The French Consulate General in HCM City announced the opening of the French mansion to visitors on September 20 to mark European Heritage Days.

Hanoi will break ground on a project to build parks along both banks of the To Lich River to mark the 71st anniversary of the capital’s Liberation Day on October 10.