LIFESTYLE

Nguyen Huong Giang will represent Vietnam at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November, becoming the country’s first transgender contestant at the global pageant.

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have rejected a tourism company’s proposal to sink the Sheng Li cargo ship to create a diving attraction at Con Dao Island.

With nearly 30 weekly flights, southern central Khanh Hoa Province welcomed 279,000 Russian visitors in the first eight months of 2025, a nearly 300 per cent rise from the same period last year.

At Hanoi’s Ben Restaurant, diners have no idea what they will eat, and usually do not worry about the price, says chef-owner Phuong Nguyen.

Sun PhuQuoc Airways will begin ticket sales on October 15 and is scheduled to launch its first commercial flight on November 1.

Two male students have been rescued after falling into a 25-metre ravine while riding on a narrow mountain path in Lao Cai Province.

Authorities of Jakarta has announced a temporary tax reduction policy for the hotel and restaurant sector to provide financial support amid rising costs and slowing consumer demand.

Hanoi’s Hang Ma Street is already full of festive spirit despite nearly half a month until the Mid-Autumn Festival.

HCM City is set to open a nearly 6km dedicated bicycle lane on Mai Chi Tho Boulevard to promote eco-friendly transport.

Vietnamese pop star Duc Phuc has made history by winning the top prize at Intervision 2025, marking the international music contest’s comeback after three decades.

Hanoi has been recognized as one of the top seven places in Asia to admire stunning fall foliage, according to the UK’s Time Out magazine.

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.