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Hanoi train-track cafe street bustling again despite safety clearance

Hanoi’s well-known train-track cafe strip has returned to full crowds just days after being cleared by authorities, heightening safety risks.

Vietnam Airlines requires no-luggage passengers to use VNeID or kiosks

Hue welcomes first charter flight from China’s Shenzhen

Ecotourism, conservation go hand in hand in Tram Chim

Recognised as Vietnam's fourth Ramsar site, Tram Chim National Park continues to inspire with its successful efforts to protect biodiversity while fostering community-based ecotourism.

Hanoi draws nearly 31 million visitors in January-November

Hanoi welcomed 30.94 million visitors in the first 11 months of 2025, up 22.1 per cent year on year, while tourism revenue reached VND 120.6 trillion (USD 4.57 billion), rising 20.7 per cent.

Dalat airport to close for six months next year for repairs, upgrades

Lien Khuong International Airport in Dalat will close from March 4 to September 1 next year for runway and taxiway repairs under a major upgrade project approved in the 2021-2030 airport plan.

Tourists flock to Dong Thap for field-bathing experience

Visitor numbers to the Dong Sen Go Thap tourist site in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap have surged thanks to its flood-season field-bathing experience.

Hanoi glows under golden early-winter sunsets

Golden early-winter light bathes Hanoi in soft, vivid hues, turning each late-afternoon moment into something quietly unforgettable.

Can Tho to open new weekend walking street at Ninh Kieu Wharf

A 750-metre walking street will open at Ninh Kieu Wharf in Can Tho City on November 29, operating from 6.30 pm to 10 pm every Saturday and Sunday.

Hoi An ancient town bustling again after floods

Hoi An ancient town in Danang City has sprung back to life as floodwaters recede, drawing visitors into its lantern-lit streets once more.

Vietnam remains preferred destination for Russian tourists

Despite recent bad weather conditions in Vietnamese localities, Russian travel firms report no cancellations or declines in bookings, underscoring Vietnam’s continued appeal to Russian travellers.

South Korean airline launches Incheon-Danang route

Budget carrier Parata Air has launched a direct Incheon-Danang route with seven weekly flights, raising the total number of direct flights from Korea to Danang to 112 per week.

Hanoi police clear pavements on Hang Ma Street

Hanoi police have begun urging residents on Hang Ma Street to clear pavements and remove awnings as the city pilots model urban order streets in three central wards.

Vietnam Airlines launches first Jakarta-Hanoi direct flight

Vietnam Airlines on November 23 officially inaugurated its new direct route linking Jakarta of Indonesia and Hanoi of Vietnam.

Tourist vehicles banned from Lung Cu Flag Tower during buckwheat festival

Tourist vehicles are temporarily barred from the route to Lung Cu Flag Tower to ease congestion during the 2025 Buckwheat Flower Festival, according to local authorities.

Dalat hotel owners offer free rooms to flood-stranded tourists

Several hotel owners in Dalat are offering free or heavily discounted rooms to tourists stranded in the city due to flooding and landslides.

Air Busan to resume Busan Hanoi route after six year hiatus

Air Busan will restart Busan Hanoi services on December 31, operating four non regular weekly flights after a six year pause.

Vietnam Airlines launches first direct route to Northern Europe

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced the launch of its first direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Copenhagen.

Visitor returns 14 kilos of stones to Co To after nearly a decade

A visitor has returned 14 kilos of stones taken from Co To years ago, saying he was inspired by young people working to protect the island’s environment.

Ha Giang residents host US traveller overnight after motorbike accident

A US traveller who had a motorbike accident while riding the Ha Giang loop in Tuyen Quang was invited by local residents to stay overnight at their home.

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