LIFESTYLE

Foreign carriers are gradually restoring flights to and from Vietnam after long disruption caused by the conflict in the Middle East, which affected passenger travel.

Vietnamese travellers are opting for short-haul overseas journeys and personalised experiences for the April 30 and May 1 holiday, signalling shifting preferences ahead of the 2026 summer peak.

Hanoi put 10 electric bus routes into operation on April 1, deploying 288 vehicles in a further step toward greener public transport in the capital.

The Vietnamese horror film Quy Nhap Trang 2 (The Corpse 2) is set to open in Australia and New Zealand on April 2, following strong box office performance at home.

Rising fuel costs linked to Middle East tensions are pushing up airfares, forcing travellers to cancel trips and putting pressure on Vietnam’s tourism sector.

Vietnam Taco Fest 2026 will be held on April 18 in Hanoi, bringing Mexican street cuisine back to the capital with around 1,000 participants expected.

Ho Chi Minh City will stage fireworks and a series of cultural and sporting events to mark the 51st anniversary of Reunification Day on April 30.

Nuoc Ngot Pass in Long Hai Commune in Ho Chi Minh City is emerging as a scenic coastal attraction, with its winding route between mountains and the sea prompting many travellers to stop for photos.

Tickets for Son Doong expeditions are fully booked through 2027 after a CBS report sparked a surge in international demand for the world’s largest cave passage.

The appearance of Son Doong Cave on CBS’s “60 Minutes” is expected to boost international exposure and strengthen tourism promotion for Quang Tri Province.

The Bermuda-flagged cruise ship Coral Princess docked at Cam Ranh International Port in Khanh Hoa Province on March 30, bringing 1,800 passengers and crew to the central coastal destination.

Authorities in Quang Ninh are stepping up action against illegal night squid-fishing tours in Halong and Bai Tu Long bays over safety and security concerns.

Phan Phuong Oanh, a student from Hanoi, has been crowned Miss World Vietnam 2025 after standing out among strong contenders.

The fourth Book and Night Culture Festival opened on March 27 at Ho Chi Minh City Book Street in Sai Gon Ward under the theme “Colours of Culture”.

A network of vast caves in Quang Tri Province, featuring underground rivers and million-year-old stalactites and stalagmites, is set to open to tourists, offering a pristine, dramatic landscape.

Bougainvillea, commonly known as paper flowers, are in full bloom along key gateway roads leading to Vung Tau Beach in HCM City, transforming the coastal approach into a striking floral corridor.

The Sa Ky-Ly Son passenger ferry route in Quang Ngai Province will resume operations from April 10 after a period of suspension.

The Hue-Danang tourist train has been upgraded, offering passengers a scenic journey across lagoons, mountain passes and one of the world’s most beautiful bays.

Phu Cat Airport is expected to complete its second runway by June 7, 2026, enabling international flights and supporting the National Tourism Year in Gia Lai Province.