LIFESTYLE

A cafe in Hue has drawn attention with an unusual drink combining coffee and mam ruoc, a fermented paste made from tiny shrimp and a staple of local cuisine.

Authorities in Ninh Binh Province are removing unauthorised structures around the Hai Ly church ruins, a popular coastal attraction, as part of efforts to improve the landscape and develop tourism.

Hanoi's growing tourism sector faces rising hotel supply, increasing pressure to attract new demand and extend visitor stays.

The first Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft has landed at Phu Quoc International Airport, supporting plans to expand long-haul international routes and tourism connectivity.

Lao Cai Province welcomed more than 9.8 million visitors in the first nine months of 2026, including 1.36 million international arrivals, generating an estimated VND 40.88 trillion in tourism revenue.

Ho Chi Minh City will launch a new electric bus service linking Vinhomes Grand Park with the city centre on October 5 as part of efforts to expand its public transport network.

An Australian family says relocating to Vietnam has eased financial pressures and improved their quality of life after struggling with rising living costs at home.

Quang Ninh is expected to welcome around 70 international cruise ship calls carrying approximately 100,000 passengers in 2026, as the province seeks to expand its international tourism market.

US representative Lo Colby was crowned Miss International Queen 2026 in Thailand, while Vietnam's Nguyen Cao Minh Anh finished among the Top 12 contestants.

A tourist train linking Hanoi and northern Thai Nguyen Province is expected to begin operations in late October, coinciding with the 2026 Thai Nguyen International Tea Festival.

Xuan Thuy National Park in Ninh Binh Province has been recognised as a tourist site, paving the way for further ecotourism development.

Vietnamese tourist arrivals in South Korea rose 10 per cent year-on-year to more than 347,000 in the first seven months of 2026 despite fewer flights between the two countries, tourism data showed.

Quang Ninh authorities have ordered tighter oversight of tour operators, guides and tourist sites following complaints over tourism services, with violations to face strict penalties.

Hue City is developing a range of experiences from early morning to late at night, drawing on its heritage, culture, cuisine and landscapes to encourage visitors to stay longer and spend more.

Can Tho City plans a series of cultural, sporting and tourism events through the end of 2026 as the Mekong Delta city seeks to attract more visitors and boost tourism revenue.

An Giang Province has proposed promoting direct and charter flights between Japanese cities and Phu Quoc as part of efforts to boost tourism to the island.

Ducks and buffaloes are becoming unusual tourist attractions in Hoi An, offering foreign visitors quirky duck 'massages' and buffalo rides through rice fields.

The Rong May Glass Bridge tourist site in Lai Chau plans to suspend operations from October 1 over safety concerns linked to nearby construction activities.

Vietnam aims to attract up to 50 million international visitors annually by 2030, with tourism authorities targeting double-digit growth and higher visitor spending.