LIFESTYLE

Vietnamese citizens will receive free admission to sites within the Complex of Hue Monuments on August 19 and National Day on September 2.

Nha Trang Ward authorities said no policy currently allows businesses to place tables and chairs on the beach at night, and ordered them to stop.

Thoi Son Islet in Dong Thap Province has become a social media sensation, with traditional sampan rides along Ba Ngoan Canal drawing thousands of young visitors for photos.

More international travellers are visiting Vietnam to take part in running, cycling and triathlon events, often extending their stays to explore local destinations.

Ca Mau plans new eco-tourism experiences in U Minh Ha National Park, including night tours, traditional music, honey harvesting and local cuisine.

Daklak Province plans to promote Buon Ma Thuot coffee, local culture and distinctive landscapes to international audiences through Discovery.

Miss World Opal Suchata Chuangsri has explored Ha Long Bay and other attractions in Quang Ninh Province, immersing herself in the province's landscape, history and local culture.

Thousands of fans rushed to buy tickets for BIGBANG's Hanoi concert on August 13, with several ticket categories selling out within minutes of the first release.

Rice terraces in Mu Cang Chai are beginning to turn golden in mid-August, marking the start of one of the most scenic times of the year in the mountainous region of northern Vietnam.

A long-range AI-powered camera system is being installed at Cua Lo beach in Nghe An Province to expand surveillance and provide early warnings of potential safety risks.

The Miss World 2026 opening ceremony in Quang Ninh featured 111 contestants in ao dai, highlighting Vietnam's culture, landscapes and traditions.

Lam Dong Province expects a rise in visitor numbers when Lien Khuong International Airport reopens on August 19, restoring key domestic flights linking Dalat with major cities across Vietnam.

Vietnam aims to become a competitive medical tourism destination in Southeast Asia, targeting 750,000 international medical tourists and USD 1 billion in direct healthcare revenue by 2030.

Visitors bringing cameras to HCM City's Independence Palace for personal photos will not have to pay the VND 500,000 (USD19) fee, which applies only to commercial photography.

A 19-year-old woman fell into a deep hole while taking photos on Son Tra Peninsula in Danang City and was rescued safely on the night of August 11.

Lam Dong Province is tightening safety controls on tourist boats and canoes, particularly those carrying visitors to Ke Ga Lighthouse, as coastal areas enter the peak storm season.

Demand for air travel between Vietnam and Australia is growing, prompting airlines to expand their networks and add new routes.

Ho Chi Minh City will hold fireworks displays at seven locations on September 2 to mark Vietnam's 81st National Day, including three high-altitude and four low-altitude sites.

HCM City showcased its tourism offerings in Sydney on August 10 in a push to attract more Australian visitors and strengthen ties between tourism businesses in the two countries.