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Coastal resorts in Lam Dong Province are seeing a rise in international bookings as travellers from Europe and other markets begin arriving for extended winter holidays.

HCM City has launched a tourism promotion campaign highlighting its diverse attractions and visitor experiences as it seeks to strengthen its destination brand and boost tourism revenue.

Revenue from accommodation, food and other services in Danang rose by more than 20 per cent in the first nine months of 2026, helping the city record the country’s third-highest growth in GRDP.

Authorities in Danang City have safely rescued two foreign tourists who became lost in a forest near Da Hang Stream in Ba Na Commune.

Boi Cave, an archaeological site in Vietnam’s Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, preserves evidence of prehistoric human habitation dating back more than 12,000 years.

A ride-hailing driver in Ho Chi Minh City helped a Chinese tourist find a repair shop after his motorbike broke down, then refused the money offered in thanks.

Vietnam and Austria are seeking to strengthen tourism cooperation, connect businesses and increase visitor exchanges as both countries prepare to mark 55 years of diplomatic relations in 2027.

A roadside noodle stall in Can Tho City has attracted attention online after customers were seen wading through knee-deep floodwaters and stacking chairs to enjoy bowls of bun rieu during high tides.

Authorities in Tuyen Quang have closed a popular cliff viewpoint in the former Ha Giang area after cracks raised rockfall concerns.

Chinese tourists travelling in groups of at least two to Khanh Hoa Province will be eligible for visa-free entry to Vietnam under a pilot scheme running until the end of 2027.

Vietnam Railways has introduced upgraded SNT1/SNT2 trains on the Saigon-Nha Trang route, featuring modern interiors, improved amenities and enhanced passenger services.

Vietjet has launched three new routes connecting Hanoi, Almaty and Prague, expanding its intercontinental network and marking the airline’s entry into the European Union.

Quang Tri Province is upgrading its beachfront areas, improving transport links and developing new attractions to draw more visitors and boost tourism revenue.

The introduction of services SP15 and SP16 brings the Hanoi-Lao Cai route to three regular passenger train pairs a day, expanding travel options for commuters and tourists.

Treehouses nestled among the forests of Mang Den have created a distinctive nature-based retreat, earning the attraction a place among Vietnam’s five nominees for the 2026 Best Tourism Villages award.

Deep inside Over Cave in Phong Nha-Ke Bang, tiered mineral pools create a striking landscape resembling miniature rice terraces, especially when filled with water during the rainy season.

Model Truong Trong Hieu said he was disappointed not to achieve his expected result at Mister Global 2026, but the competition helped him identify areas to improve for an international career.

The Asia Top Awards 2026 has introduced acting categories for male and female performers in vertical short dramas, reflecting the format’s rapid growth on digital platforms.

Hue authorities have agreed to study a canopy for the Chu Van An-Pham Ngu Lao-Vo Thi Sau pedestrian streets and upgrade public spaces along the An Cuu River.