LIFESTYLE

The central city of Danang will grant free admission to four major tourist sites in celebration of Vietnam's 80th National Day.

Hanoi police have announced traffic restrictions from 10 pm on September 1 until 1 pm on September 2 to ensure safety during the National Day parade.

Nearly 30 aircraft of the Vietnam People’s Air Force staged an impressive aerial display during the final rehearsal for the parade marking the 80th anniversary of the National Day.

Vietnam has overtaken other Southeast Asian countries to become the leading alternative to Thailand for tropical beach vacations, according to a recent Bangkok Post survey.

Ho Chi Minh City aims to join the 100 most liveable cities worldwide by 2030, with a vision extending to 2045.

Passengers will enjoy free rides on the Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line on Vietnam’s National Day, September 2.

Nguyen Hoang Cam and his wife Truong Thi Cam, 71 and 64 respectively, have travelled across Vietnam by motorbike, keeping their spirits youthful and their bond stronger than ever.

The number of visitors to Hanoi in August is estimated at 3.18 million, including 709,000 foreigners, up 27.5 per cent and 42.6 per cent compared to the same month of 2024, respectively.

Authorities in Mui Ne​ Ward, Lam Dong ​Province have dismantled 16 makeshift seafood stalls and huts illegally built along the coast​.

Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema spent an afternoon cruise on Halong Bay on August 21 during their state visit to Vietnam.

Food fanatics in HCM City are looking forward to celebrating the city’s vibrant taco scene at the Saigon Taco Fest 2025 on August 30 at Creo Customs in An Khanh Ward.

Khanh Hoa Province will begin charging entrance fees for visitors to Nha Trang Bay starting August 25.

Hanoi’s streets are covered by the vibrant red of the national flag to mark the upcoming National Day on September 2, impressing many foreign tourists.

Bus and metro passengers in Hanoi will be provided free rides for four days during the upcoming National Day holiday.

The first-ever Rice Noodle Festival is scheduled to take place in HCM City in October.

Air tickets from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi for the September 2 holiday are being sold at much lower prices compared to earlier this month.

Vietnam Today, the country’s first international television channel, will officially go on air on September 7, in celebration of the 80th anniversary of National Day (September 2).

Vietnam Airlines will operate nearly 2,900 flights with 600,000 seats from August 29 to September 3, offering over 100,000 more seats than last year’s National Day holiday.

Leading Vietnamese fashion brands have unveiled special collections inspired by national pride to mark National Day.