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Khanh Hoa Province expects up to 800,000 visitors at its 2026 Sea Festival, which has been expanded and rebranded following an administrative merger.

Demand for accommodation in Vung Tau is rising sharply during the summer holiday season, with many beachfront hotels reporting strong booking levels, particularly on weekends.

Vietnam has introduced new aviation security regulations that allow authorities to impose temporary or lifetime flight bans on passengers who threaten safety or disrupt airline operations.

Often mistaken for grains of sand, tiny river shrimp are a seasonal delicacy in northern Vietnam, particularly in Haiphong and Hung Yen, where they are used in a variety of traditional dishes

Gia Lai authorities have rejected a proposed 127 per cent increase in entrance fees at the Eo Gio tourist site, saying prices should remain unchanged until new facilities and services are completed.

Authorities are working to reopen Soi Sim Beach in Halong Bay after it was named among the world's 100 most beautiful beaches for 2026.

Germany and Macau delivered contrasting but equally captivating performances during the fourth competition night of the Danang International Fireworks Festival 2026.

Gia Lai is seeking to develop cruise tourism as a key segment to diversify international arrivals and increase tourism revenue

Perched at an elevation of around 1,500 metres in central Vietnam, Tak Po Village is attracting visitors with its sea of clouds and indigenous cultural experiences.

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have fined a bus driver and operator after a double-decker bus carrying Huong Giang breached transport and advertising regulations during a public parade.

Unusually low water levels at the Bay Mau Coconut Forest in Danang have disrupted basket boat tours, forcing operators to push or pull boats through shallow channels and reducing their income.

Dien Bien Province plans to spend more than VND 345.5 billion (USD 13.2 million) on tourism promotion through 2030, focusing on digital transformation and smart tourism.

A new Saigon River cruise project is set to expand tourism offerings in HCM City after LuxGroup unveiled a VND1 trillion (USD 38 million) investment in river and coastal tourism.

All major tourist attractions in Phu Quy Island are expected to be digitised by the end of June under a QR code initiative aimed at enhancing visitor experiences and promoting sustainable tourism.

A Russian tourist was reunited with valuables left in a taxi in HCM City after local police and the driver helped locate and return the items.

Rising airfares on the HCM City-Con Dao route are prompting more travellers to consider high-speed ferries, following the resumption of direct sailings from the city this month.

Air passengers in Vietnam will be entitled to full ticket refunds for flights delayed by more than four hours due to airline fault under new government regulations taking effect on July 1.

Authorities in Haiphong City have stepped up safety inspections of tourist boats operating in Lan Ha Bay following a collision that left one woman dead.

Ho Chi Minh City has introduced two additional electric bus routes as part of its plan to modernise public transport and transition to a fully green bus network by 2030.