LIFESTYLE

Hanoi has been ranked 13th on TripAdvisor’s list of the world’s best cities for “unbelievable meals”, recognising its vibrant street food scene and refined local flavors.

As many as 557 new buses, including 443 electric and the rest newly built diesel vehicles, will be put into operation in HCM City from August 1 this year.

Talented 16-year-old ballerina Nguyen Ho Nguyen Thao will represent Vietnam at the prestigious International Ballet Grand Prix (IBGP) in Singapore this August.

Danang will host Korean Tourist Appreciation Week in early August, featuring some activities, including a ceremony to welcome its one-millionth South Korean visitor this year.

Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi has recorded strong passenger growth since the beginning of the year, particularly on the high-demand Hanoi-HCM City route and international flights.

The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum will reopen to the public and international visitors starting August 2, following a scheduled maintenance period.

The central city of Hue welcomed more than four million visitors, including 1.2 million international arrivals, in the first seven months of the year, an increase of over 71 per cent year-on-year.

The Ministry of Construction has submitted a report to the Government outlining the planning and investment proposal for Chu Lai Airport in Danang.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand has revealed ongoing negotiations with Chinese counterparts to secure a one-year relaxation of slot utilisation requirements.

Vietnamese singer Ha Anh Tuan is set to make history this October as the first Vietnamese artist to stage a live concert at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Vietnam has been named among the top destinations for budget-conscious travelers in Southeast Asia, according to a recent feature by renowned lifestyle and travel magazine Time Out.

Suvarnabhumi Airport has been ranked first globally for the number of airlines operating at a single location, with 113 carriers currently providing service.

Ninh Binh authorities have proposed the construction of a major international airport as part of a strategic infrastructure development plan submitted to the Ministry of Construction.

Ho Chi Minh City is joining global travel company Intrepid Travel in a partnership to promote the city as a distinctive, responsible, and sustainable tourism destination.

Hanoi will stage an 8-minute fireworks display on the night of August 10 as part of a performance marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.

Vietnam’s tourism sector is ramping up promotional campaigns, improving service quality, and expanding air connectivity in an effort to attract more Russian tourists.

Prominent Vietnamese fashion designer Nguyen Cong Tri has been arrested in Ho Chi Minh City for alleged involvement in illegal drug use, local police confirmed on Wednesday.

Ha Long Bay has resumed tourism activities, including boat tours, cruise services, and recreational attractions since July 23 following Typhoon Wipha.

Vietnam’s passport has climbed seven spots in the latest Henley Passport Index, reflecting improved visa-free or visa-on-arrival access for Vietnamese citizens to destinations around the world.