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Danang to stage Tet shows at iconic bridge

Authorities in Danang City will stage repeated fire-and-water displays at Dragon Bridge and rotate spans of Han River Bridge during the Lunar New Year or Tet holiday to serve residents and visitors.

Khanh Hoa seeks halt to Ponagar Tower art show over low returns

Cultural authorities in Khanh Hoa Province have proposed suspending an art programme at Ponagar Tower after low ticket sales left the show financially unsustainable.

Tourists cleared as Hanoi police move on railway coffee street

Police have cleared hundreds of tourists from Hanoi’s railway coffee street, ordering cafes to close temporarily and remove customers from the railway corridor over safety concerns.

Gia Lai ready to host National Tourism Year 2026

The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) and the People’s Committee of Gia Lai Province on February 2 held a press conference in Hanoi to introduce National Tourism Year- Gia Lai 2026.

Vietnam Airlines warns of online ticket scams ahead of Tet 2026

Vietnam Airlines has warned passengers about a rise in online air ticket scams during the peak Lunar New Year 2026 travel period, urging travellers to buy tickets only through official channels.

Miss Multicultural World 2026 features beauties from 50 countries, regions

Vietnam will host Miss Multicultural World for the first time, welcoming beauties from nearly 50 countries and regions in a celebration of diversity that promises to turn heads and hearts alike.

Quang Ngai to open seaside pedestrian street at My Khe beach

Quang Ngai will launch an 800-metre pedestrian street along My Khe beach from February 7, combining coastal tourism with local cuisine, music and a night-time lighting space.

Giant horse mascots draw crowds at HCM City Tet festival

Six giant golden horse mascots are attracting large crowds to the Tet Viet Festival 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, as residents and tourists gather ahead of the Lunar New Year of the Horse.

Quy Nhon wins ASEAN Clean Tourist City Award 2026

Quy Nhon in Gia Lai Province has been honoured with the ASEAN Clean Tourist City Award 2026, marking the third time it has received this prestigious regional recognition.

Ho Chi Minh City to stage fireworks at 17 locations for Lunar New Year 2026

HCM City will hold fireworks displays at 17 locations on Lunar New Year’s Eve 2026.

UAE magazine hails Phu Quoc as a global tourism hotspot for 2026

According to What’s On, Phu Quoc has long been a familiar resort destination for travellers from the Republic of Korea, China, and Russia.

Dalat turns pink as cherry blossoms bloom ahead of Lunar New Year

Cherry blossom trees across central Dalat have burst into bloom as the Lunar New Year, or Tet, approaches, transforming streets and lakesides into vivid shades of pink.

Phan Thiet fish sauce craft proposed for national heritage status

Authorities in Lam Dong Province have proposed adding the traditional Phan Thiet fish sauce craft to Vietnam’s national intangible cultural heritage list in 2026.

French man calls Vietnamese home cooking ‘addictive’ after viral video

A French man living in Danang has gone viral after praising a traditional Vietnamese family meal, saying one pork dish was so good it could be “dangerously addictive”.

Agoda pledges to boost Vietnam’s tourism promotion abroad

Agoda has pledged to step up cooperation with Vietnam in tourism promotion in order to enhance the country’s visibility and attract more international visitors.

Quang Ninh to stage fireworks at 19 sites for Tet

The northern province of Quang Ninh will hold fireworks displays at 19 locations to mark the 2026 Lunar New Year, or Tet, local authorities said.

Dak Lak dog goes viral for guiding tourists like a tour guide

A dog named Vang has gone viral for acting as an unofficial tour guide for visitors to the Bai Mon-Mui Dien area in Dak Lak Province, earning glowing five-star reviews on Google Maps.

US war-era C-119 aircraft showcased at central airfield

A US-made C-119 transport aircraft, the only nearly intact example of its kind remaining in Vietnam, is being installed for public display at Ta Con Airfield in the central province of Quang Tri.

Hanoi taxi driver charms passengers with airline-style welcome

A taxi driver in Hanoi has delighted passengers by greeting them with a recorded, airline-style welcome announcement, complete with safety reminders and background music.

Ben Thanh Market gets facelift ahead of Tet

Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City has taken on a bright new look after 10 days of rapid renovation as the southern metropolis prepares for the 2026 Lunar New Year, or Tet.

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