Travel

Thousands of foreign tourists remain stranded in flood-hit Sapa

More than 3,700 tourists from 68 countries are still stranded in Sapa, where powerful floods triggered by Typhoon Bualoi have caused severe landslides.

Bad weather disrupts flights at Noi Bai International Airport

Electric tourist boats to be piloted on Huong River

Khanh Hoa welcomes Nordwind flight from Moscow after nearly 5 years

The Khanh Hoa provincial People’s Committee held a ceremony at Cam Ranh International Airport’s T2 terminal on September 29 to welcome the first Nordwind Airlines flight from Moscow.

15 of the best things to do in Vietnam suggested by Lonely Planet

World-renowned travel guide Lonely Planet has published a list of top experiences for visitors to Vietnam.

Lost German tourists found safe in Hoang Lien National Park

The People’s Committee of Ta Van Commune in Lao Cai Province reported that the local rescue force found two foreign tourists on September 29 in the Hoang Lien National Park in Sin Chai Village.

Vietnamese village named among world’s most beautiful by Forbes

Cam Thanh Village in Danang City has been ranked 20th on Forbes’ list of the world’s 50 most beautiful villages in 2025.

HCM City cafés adorned for Mid-Autumn Festival

Many cafés in HCM City are brimming with Mid-Autumn ambience, drawing crowds of visitors eager to take photos.

Heritage and technology converge to boost Vietnam’s MICE tourism

More than 800 domestic and international tourism businesses gathered in Hanoi on September 26 for the opening of the MICE Tourism Exhibition and Conference-MICE EXPO 2025.

Tuyen Quang cafe owner draws international visitors with traditional dance

By blending traditional dances into cultural exchanges with foreign visitors, Sung Manh Hung has created a welcoming image of Vietnam, inspiring many travelers to return for another experience.

Quang Ninh offers free drinks and local specialities to tourists

Visitors to Quang Ninh are being offered free drinks and cha muc, the province’s signature grilled squid cake, when dining at local restaurants and hotels as part of a new tourism stimulus programme.

Nordwind Airlines to resume Russia-Cam Ranh flights after five-year hiatus

Nordwind Airlines will resume direct flights from Russia to Cam Ranh Airport in Khanh Hoa Province in late September after a five-year suspension.

Transgender beauty queen to represent Vietnam at Miss Universe 2025

Nguyen Huong Giang will represent Vietnam at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November, becoming the country’s first transgender contestant at the global pageant.

HCM City rejects proposal to sink cargo ship for Con Dao diving site

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have rejected a tourism company’s proposal to sink the Sheng Li cargo ship to create a diving attraction at Con Dao Island.

Russian arrivals to Khanh Hoa climb sharply in eight months

With nearly 30 weekly flights, southern central Khanh Hoa Province welcomed 279,000 Russian visitors in the first eight months of 2025, a nearly 300 per cent rise from the same period last year.

Sun PhuQuoc Airways to open ticket sales from October 15

Sun PhuQuoc Airways will begin ticket sales on October 15 and is scheduled to launch its first commercial flight on November 1.

Two tourists rescued after 25-metre plunge in Lao Cai

Two male students have been rescued after falling into a 25-metre ravine while riding on a narrow mountain path in Lao Cai Province.

Indonesia reduces taxes for hotels, restaurants to support businesses

Authorities of Jakarta has announced a temporary tax reduction policy for the hotel and restaurant sector to provide financial support amid rising costs and slowing consumer demand.