LIFESTYLE

A series of charter flights from Mongolia is expected to bring thousands of international tourists to Phu Quoc and Nha Trang this winter, as travellers seek warmer climates.

A cafe overlooking Hanoi Cathedral is attracting large numbers of customers, especially young people, thanks to its rare green space and direct views of one of the capital’s landmarks.

Vietnam Airlines on December 16 officially launched its first direct flight between Ho Chi Minh City and Copenhagen, marking the first-ever nonstop air link between Vietnam and Northern Europe.

Model Tran Tien Dung won the Manhunt Vietnam 2025 title on December 16, beating 35 other contestants at the national final.

Mui Ne and Dalat in Lam Dong Province are ranked among the top 10 most searched and sought-after destinations for both domestic and international travellers during the 2026 New Year holiday.

Hillside persimmon orchards glowing red in Nghe An Province are attracting large numbers of visitors eager to admire the scenery and take photographs.

The expanded Terminal T2 at Noi Bai International Airport will officially open on December 19, marking a major step in the airport’s digital transformation.

Vietnam’s passport has risen two places to 90th globally, according to newly updated data from the Henley Passport Index 2025.

A charter flight from Bucharest arrived in Phu Quoc on December 15, launching new services linking the island with eastern Europe and signalling rising demand from the region.

Vietnam welcomed its 20th millionth international tourist in a single year for the first time at the Phu Quoc International Airport in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang on December 15.

Vietnam is set to welcome its 20 millionth international tourist at Phu Quoc Airport in mid-December 2025, marking a historic milestone for the country’s tourism sector.

Bamboo Airways’ Airbus A320, registration ER-0005, on December 13 landed at Noi Bai International Airport after finalizing its inaugural commercial flight.

A conference was held in the central city of Hue on December 12 to review and discuss strategic orientations for the 2023–2025 roadmap to reduce plastic waste in Hue’s tourism sector.

Many localities such as the central city of Hue and the northern province of Quang Ninh have reported strong tourism performance in 2025, achieving major milestones compared to 2024.

Haphong City’s authorities have approved new entrance fees for tourist attractions and historical sites from 2026, with charges at Cat Ba Island set to rise by up to 100 per cent.

Sapa’s iconic Oolong tea hills are at their most vibrant cherry blossom season, but many visitors view it with regret, as this winter is set to be the last before clearance for an eco-urban project.

Communities across Europe are celebrating Vietnam’s iconic dish pho during Pho Week, held from December 8-14 to mark Vietnamese Pho Day on December 12.

Phu Quoc Island is preparing to welcome a wave of Eastern European tourists through a new series of direct charter flights from Bucharest (Romania) and Chisinau (Moldova), starting mid-December 2025.

Mui Ne, a coastal destination about 200km from Ho Chi Minh City, has been named the world’s leading emerging travel hotspot for 2026 by Booking.com.