LIFESTYLE

Notre Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City has already donned a spectacular festive facade more than three weeks before Christmas, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors.

Ham Rong Beach in Hue City has suffered severe erosion after Storm Kalmaegi and prolonged rain, with seawater cutting into restaurants and shops.

Hanoi’s well-known train-track cafe strip has returned to full crowds just days after being cleared by authorities, heightening safety risks.

From December 1, Vietnam Airlines will require passengers without checked baggage to complete check-in online or at airport kiosks.

The Tourism Department of Hue City on November 29 held a ceremony to welcome passengers on the first charter flight from Shenzhen, China.

Expatriates and travellers are drawing billions of views on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and podcasts with Vietnam-focused content that is reshaping global perceptions of the country.

Recognised as Vietnam's fourth Ramsar site, Tram Chim National Park continues to inspire with its successful efforts to protect biodiversity while fostering community-based ecotourism.

Hanoi welcomed 30.94 million visitors in the first 11 months of 2025, up 22.1 per cent year on year, while tourism revenue reached VND 120.6 trillion (USD 4.57 billion), rising 20.7 per cent.

Lien Khuong International Airport in Dalat will close from March 4 to September 1 next year for runway and taxiway repairs under a major upgrade project approved in the 2021-2030 airport plan.

Visitor numbers to the Dong Sen Go Thap tourist site in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap have surged thanks to its flood-season field-bathing experience.

Golden early-winter light bathes Hanoi in soft, vivid hues, turning each late-afternoon moment into something quietly unforgettable.

A 750-metre walking street will open at Ninh Kieu Wharf in Can Tho City on November 29, operating from 6.30 pm to 10 pm every Saturday and Sunday.

Hoi An ancient town in Danang City has sprung back to life as floodwaters recede, drawing visitors into its lantern-lit streets once more.

Despite recent bad weather conditions in Vietnamese localities, Russian travel firms report no cancellations or declines in bookings, underscoring Vietnam’s continued appeal to Russian travellers.

Budget carrier Parata Air has launched a direct Incheon-Danang route with seven weekly flights, raising the total number of direct flights from Korea to Danang to 112 per week.

Thirteen Michelin-starred chefs from around the world are taking part in the 100 flavors event in Vietnam, showcasing haute cuisine blended with Vietnamese culinary heritage.

Hanoi police have begun urging residents on Hang Ma Street to clear pavements and remove awnings as the city pilots model urban order streets in three central wards.

Vietnam Airlines on November 23 officially inaugurated its new direct route linking Jakarta of Indonesia and Hanoi of Vietnam.

Vietnamese representative Nguyen Huong Giang did not advance to the Top 30 at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant, whose grand finale took place in Thailand on November 21.