LIFESTYLE

Cambodia marked a major step forward in its aviation development as Prime Minister Hun Manet inaugurated the country’s largest airport, Techo International Airport (TIA), on October 20.

The third Japanese picture book week opened on Monday at the Cultural Information Centre of the Japanese Embassy, aiming to promote reading among children from an early age.

Vietnam’s Phu Quoc island has been named among top Southeast Asian destinations to visit during the rainy and off-peak season, according to Singapore-based news channel Channel News Asia (CNA).

Vietnamese representative Trinh My Anh on October 20 left Ho Chi Minh City for the Philippines where she is competing for a title at the Miss Earth 2025 pageant.

Phu Quoc Island welcomed the first direct flight from Russia on October 19, marking the resumption of air service between Vladivostok and the island after a long suspension.

Scoot Airlines flight TR314, departing from Singapore Changi International Airport with over 170 passengers on board, landed at Danang International Airport on October 20.

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A cafe in the central province of Quang Ngai has become a favourite spot for young people who enjoy reading and quiet spaces, thanks to its towering bookshelves packed with thousands of titles.

Several high-end tourism projects near Lang Co Bay in Hue City have stalled or been abandoned.

The “Hanoi 5 Cua O” (Hanoi’s Five Gates) train, also known as The Hanoi Train, is drawing interest from visitors to the capital city.

Along the Thom River in Mo Cay Commune, Vinh Long Province, the traditional craft of coconut fibre processing has provided stable livelihoods for thousands of workers for decades.

Quang Ninh Province has witnessed a significant rebound in the number of Chinese visitors in recent months.

Quynh Son Village in Lang Son Province and Lo Lo Chai Village in Tuyen Quang Province have officially been named among the Best Tourism Villages 2025.

Ovation of the Seas, a Quantum-class vessel operated by Royal Caribbean International, docked at Chan May Port in Hue City on October 17, bringing more than 4,000 international tourists.

Korean actor Lee Kwang Soo overcame his fear to try coconut worms during his visit to Vietnam, gaining a deeper appreciation for the country’s bold and diverse cuisine.

Authorities in Dong Nai are studying a proposal to develop eco-tourism tours for observing wild elephants in the province’s nature and cultural reserve.

Vietnam’s maritime authority has called for approval to continue receiving international cruise ships at Cai Mep-Thi Vai ports as global operators threaten to drop HCM City from their itineraries.

When Vietnamese tour guide Vu Ngoc Son texted his friends Kai Johnson and Albert Maulabux to invite them on a post-flood cleanup tour in Thai Nguyen, the two foreigners readily agreed.

Vietnam’s passport has fallen 8 spots compared to the previous quarter, now ranking 92nd globally, according to the latest Henley Passport Index (HPI) for Q4/2025.