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Lao Cai draws 9.8 million visitors in first nine months

Lao Cai Province welcomed more than 9.8 million visitors in the first nine months of 2026, including 1.36 million international arrivals, generating an estimated VND 40.88 trillion in tourism revenue.

Ho Chi Minh City launches electric bus route from east to centre

Ho Chi Minh City will launch a new electric bus service linking Vinhomes Grand Park with the city centre on October 5 as part of efforts to expand its public transport network.

Australian family finds lower-cost life after move to Vietnam

An Australian family says relocating to Vietnam has eased financial pressures and improved their quality of life after struggling with rising living costs at home.

Quang Ninh expects 100,000 cruise passengers in 2026

Quang Ninh is expected to welcome around 70 international cruise ship calls carrying approximately 100,000 passengers in 2026, as the province seeks to expand its international tourism market.

US contestant wins Miss International Queen 2026

US representative Lo Colby was crowned Miss International Queen 2026 in Thailand, while Vietnam's Nguyen Cao Minh Anh finished among the Top 12 contestants.

Hanoi-Thai Nguyen tourist train set to launch in late October

A tourist train linking Hanoi and northern Thai Nguyen Province is expected to begin operations in late October, coinciding with the 2026 Thai Nguyen International Tea Festival.

Xuan Thuy National Park recognised as tourist site

Xuan Thuy National Park in Ninh Binh Province has been recognised as a tourist site, paving the way for further ecotourism development.

Vietnamese arrivals in South Korea rise despite fewer flights

Vietnamese tourist arrivals in South Korea rose 10 per cent year-on-year to more than 347,000 in the first seven months of 2026 despite fewer flights between the two countries, tourism data showed.

Quang Ninh tightens oversight of tourism services

Quang Ninh authorities have ordered tighter oversight of tour operators, guides and tourist sites following complaints over tourism services, with violations to face strict penalties.

Hue refreshes tourism offerings to encourage longer stays

Hue City is developing a range of experiences from early morning to late at night, drawing on its heritage, culture, cuisine and landscapes to encourage visitors to stay longer and spend more.

Can Tho eyes tourism boost with year-end events

Can Tho City plans a series of cultural, sporting and tourism events through the end of 2026 as the Mekong Delta city seeks to attract more visitors and boost tourism revenue.

An Giang proposes direct flights between Japan and Phu Quoc

An Giang Province has proposed promoting direct and charter flights between Japanese cities and Phu Quoc as part of efforts to boost tourism to the island.

Duck 'massages' and buffalo rides in Hoi An draw foreign tourists

Ducks and buffaloes are becoming unusual tourist attractions in Hoi An, offering foreign visitors quirky duck 'massages' and buffalo rides through rice fields.

Rong May Glass Bridge tourist site to suspend operations

The Rong May Glass Bridge tourist site in Lai Chau plans to suspend operations from October 1 over safety concerns linked to nearby construction activities.

Vietnam targets 50 million international visitors a year by 2030

Vietnam aims to attract up to 50 million international visitors annually by 2030, with tourism authorities targeting double-digit growth and higher visitor spending.

Tourists injured while hiking Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh

Heavy rain has made trails on Ba Den Mountain slippery, leaving two hikers injured over the weekend, including one who suffered a broken arm and required hospital treatment.

Danang explores Hoi An-Dien Ban river tourism route

Danang City is exploring a new river tourism route linking Hoi An and Dien Ban to diversify tourism and showcase the landscape and heritage along the Thu Bon River.

Ho Chi Minh City ranks among world's top 20 shopping destinations

Ho Chi Minh City has been ranked 16th among the world's top shopping destinations for 2026, outperforming several renowned cities including Barcelona and Athens.

Pu Luong cave tours face suspension over rockfall risk

Authorities at Pu Luong Nature Reserve have proposed suspending tours to a 250-million-year-old cave in Thanh Hoa Province after a visitor reported falling rocks and potential safety hazards.

Khanh Hoa diversifies tourism as visitor numbers surge

Khanh Hoa Province is seeking to diversify its tourism products and services after welcoming more than 18 million visitors in the first eight months of 2026, up nearly 40 per cent from a year earlier.

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