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Vietravel Airlines has operated the first charter flight between Hanoi and Huangshan of China, marking a step in the carrier’s plan to expand its international flight network to Asian markets.

Phu Quoc International Airport of An Giang province on October 12 welcomed the first direct flight linking Minsk (Belarus) with the island of Phu Quoc (Vietnam).

After more than a month of operation, the double-decker tourist train “The Hanoi Train” will expand its route.

The Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 by Condé Nast Traveler (the US), has officially announced Phu Quoc among the world’s most wonderful islands, ranking No.1 in Asia and third globally.

Vietnam has been named among the top 10 friendliest countries in the world in the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards by the renowned US-based travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will open a direct air service from Hanoi to Cebu, the Philippines, starting December 1, with three flights per week operated by Airbus A321 aircraft.

A video by an Irish tourist capturing a train hitting café furniture on Hanoi’s Train Street has gone viral, reigniting concerns over safety at the popular tourist spot.

The renowned travel magazine Travel + Leisure has recently listed six caves in the central province of Quang Tri as must-visit destinations for anyone exploring Vietnam’s underground wonders.

The symbolic welcome gate to the Dong Van Karst Plateau Global Geopark collapsed on October 8 following days of heavy rain that caused serious landslides in the area.

Ban Gioc Waterfall, located on the border with China, has had to suspend tourist visits twice within a week due to consecutive storms.

Two Dutch tourists have been rescued after getting lost in a forest in central Quang Tri Province during heavy rain while riding motorbikes through the area.

Vietnam’s aviation sector recorded 1,380 cancelled domestic flights in the first nine months of 2025, as extreme weather continued to disrupt flight schedules nationwide.

UK-based travel magazine Time Out has listed Vietnam among the world’s 20 best destinations to enjoy sunshine from October to February, ranking the country 16th overall.

Khanh Hoa Province is seeking to attract India’s booming luxury wedding market, welcoming top Indian planners to explore local resorts and potential high-end partnerships.

Four years after its launch, Ho Chi Minh City’s public bike-sharing scheme is experiencing declining ridership, prompting investors to introduce electric bicycles to enhance convenience and appeal.

Vietnam welcomed 15.4 million foreign visitors in the first nine months of 2025, up 21.5 per cent year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.

Mac Thi Minh, 36, was crowned Mrs Tourism World 2025 after a stellar performance at the international pageant’s grand finale in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The northern province of Quang Ninh held on Saturday its largest-ever lantern car parade and a spectacular fireworks show to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival.

Under the plan, Long Thanh will handle 80 per cent of international flights and 10 per cent of domestic flights.