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Ban Gioc Waterfall, located on the border with China, has had to suspend tourist visits twice within a week due to consecutive storms.

Two Dutch tourists have been rescued after getting lost in a forest in central Quang Tri Province during heavy rain while riding motorbikes through the area.

Vietnam’s aviation sector recorded 1,380 cancelled domestic flights in the first nine months of 2025, as extreme weather continued to disrupt flight schedules nationwide.

UK-based travel magazine Time Out has listed Vietnam among the world’s 20 best destinations to enjoy sunshine from October to February, ranking the country 16th overall.

Khanh Hoa Province is seeking to attract India’s booming luxury wedding market, welcoming top Indian planners to explore local resorts and potential high-end partnerships.

Four years after its launch, Ho Chi Minh City’s public bike-sharing scheme is experiencing declining ridership, prompting investors to introduce electric bicycles to enhance convenience and appeal.

Vietnam welcomed 15.4 million foreign visitors in the first nine months of 2025, up 21.5 per cent year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.

Mac Thi Minh, 36, was crowned Mrs Tourism World 2025 after a stellar performance at the international pageant’s grand finale in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The northern province of Quang Ninh held on Saturday its largest-ever lantern car parade and a spectacular fireworks show to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival.

Under the plan, Long Thanh will handle 80 per cent of international flights and 10 per cent of domestic flights.

Flight CZ8155 operated by China Southern Airlines carrying more than 170 passengers from Shenzhen (China) landed at Danang International Airport on October 2 evening.

The Central Highlands province of Lam Dong will organise its largest-ever hot air balloon and arts festival at Lam Vien Square and the Dalat Opera House this month.

Authorities in the northern province of Lao Cai have requested the suspension of tours to areas affected by Typhoon Bualoi to ensure the safety of visitors.

The Ho Chi Minh Trail, also known as the Truong Son Trail, has been listed among Asia’s seven most incredible road trips by British magazine Time Out.

Two Vietnamese fashion designers, Ha Linh Thu and La Hong, left a distinct impression at the recent Paris Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2026.

The northern province of Tuyen Quang’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has proposed cancelling the 2025 Thanh Tuyen Festival to focus on recovery from Typhoon Bualoi.

Boat tours on the Nho Que River in Tuyen Quang Province remain suspended following heavy rains and landslides triggered by Storm Bualoi, with operators prioritising visitor safety.

Hanoi has approved approximately USD 185 million for a park project along the banks of the To Lich River, aiming to transform the polluted waterway into a cultural and environmental landmark.

The film "Mua đo" (Red Rain) has been chosen as Vietnam’s official submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards (Oscars).