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Authorities are investigating an incident in Hanoi's Old Quarter after a foreign tourist was allegedly charged VND 420,000 (USD 16) for a small bag of fried dough balls purchased from a street vendor.

Vietnam's diverse landscapes, favorable climate and reasonable travel costs are helping attract more visitors from Thailand, tourism officials and industry representatives said.

Falling jet fuel prices are driving down domestic airfares in Vietnam, boosting travel demand ahead of the peak summer holiday season.

A Vietnamese woman has shared how her French mother-in-law became captivated by Vietnam’s food, culture and countryside during an extended family visit.

A Hanoi chicken pho restaurant known for charging some of the city’s highest prices has been added to the Michelin Guide’s Selected category for the first time.

Authorities in Danang City have issued safety guidance to help beachgoers identify and escape rip currents, a major cause of drowning incidents along the city's coastline.

Cambodia has become Vietnam's fifth-largest source market as international arrivals reached more than 10.6 million in the first five months of 2026.

Thousands of visitors flocked to Sam Son beach in Thanh Hoa Province over the weekend as a severe heatwave swept across northern and central Vietnam.

Thousands of visitors are heading to fruit orchards in Dong Nai City during the summer harvest season, with many enjoying the experience of picking and eating rambutan straight from the trees.

The Michelin Guide 2026 again highlights several famed Hanoi pho shops, prized for distinctive flavours and affordable prices.

Vietnam's Z121 Vina Pyrotech and France's Lux Factory POK 2.0 delivered dazzling fireworks displays on the second competition night of DIFF 2026 in Danang.

A day after announcing a temporary closure, Pho Chi Mo in Ho Chi Minh City was named in Michelin Guide Vietnam 2026's Bib Gourmand list.

A foreign tourist who suddenly felt dizzy while dining at a bun cha restaurant in Hanoi was helped by staff, who used medicated oil and massage techniques to help her recover.

Customers must be provided with life jackets and rescue equipment, while operators are required to maintain safety oversight and suspend activities in adverse conditions.

Authorities in Khanh Hoa Province have ordered a halt to tourism activities at several islands near Cam Ranh military base, citing national defence and security requirements.

Hanoi is expected to welcome more than 18 million visitors and generate tourism revenue of VND 74.23 trillion (USD 2.84 billion) in the first six months of 2026.

A century-old lychee tree in Bac Ninh Province has produced around 800kg of fruit this year, attracting visitors eager to photograph the local landmark.

Ho Chi Minh City will give away 1,000 free public electric bicycle tickets to encourage residents to adopt greener forms of transport in celebration of World Environment Day.

Vietnam welcomed a record 10.6 million international visitors in the first five months of 2026, maintaining strong growth momentum and reaching 42 per cent of its annual target.