LIFESTYLE

A taxi driver in Hanoi has delighted passengers by greeting them with a recorded, airline-style welcome announcement, complete with safety reminders and background music.

Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City has taken on a bright new look after 10 days of rapid renovation as the southern metropolis prepares for the 2026 Lunar New Year, or Tet.

The central city of Danang is poised to launch a direct air route linking Manila and the central Vietnamese city with a frequency of four flights per week from March.

The cruise ship Piano Land, flying the Bermuda flag, docked at Cam Ranh International Port on January 27, bringing 1,022 foreign passengers and crew to the tourist locality.

Hanoi has approved plans to widen key roads around West Lake and build six boat piers as part of a long-term scheme to preserve the area and boost tourism and culture.

Authorities in Tay Ninh Province have approved barrier gates to control access to Ba Den Mountain, aiming to improve visitor safety and strengthen forest protection.

A newly opened park on the former Phan Dinh Phung indoor stadium site has become a popular springtime destination in Ho Chi Minh City, with a family of horse mascots drawing large crowds.

Vietnam aims to showcase its rising status as a top global destination while promoting new tourism products to the Spanish-speaking market at FITUR.

French magazine Vogue has ranked Vietnam among Asia’s top destinations for 2026, highlighting its unique mix of breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture and contemporary energy.

The Central Highlands province of Lam Dong has approved a new high-speed sleeper ferry to Phu Quy Island, giving residents and tourists a more convenient travel option ahead of the Lunar New Year.

Vietnam lit up the Hanoi skyline with nearly 10,000 artistic fireworks on January 23, closing a special cultural programme celebrating the successful conclusion of the 14th National Party Congress.

Around 200 cherry blossom trees in parks and along central streets in Xuan Huong-Dalat Ward in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong.

Authorities in the northern province of Quang Ninh have fined 18 small boats for harassing tourist vessels in Ha Long Bay.

Khanh Hoa Province received its fourth international cruise call on January 23, when the Diamond Princess, flying the Bermuda flag, docked at Cam Ranh International Port.

Vietnam’s railway sector will operate 22 additional passenger trains for the Lunar New Year or Tet 2026 after many peak-day services, especially on the north-south route, sold out.

The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s romantic film Once We Were Us, featuring many stunning scenes filmed in Vietnam, has just surpassed the blockbuster Avatar 3 to dominate the Korean box office.

Phu Quoc Island has been named among the world’s top 10 trending destinations for 2026, according to a list compiled by leading US travel magazine TravelAwaits.

Ben Thanh Market and several iconic sites in Ho Chi Minh City are being refurbished ahead of the Lunar New Year, as authorities move to give the city a brighter and more polished look.

Vietnam is expected to strengthen its position as one of the most popular destinations for Korean travellers in 2026, outperforming regional rival Thailand in both visitor numbers and growth momentum.