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Phu Quoc has outperformed growth benchmarks across five Southeast Asian markets tracked by Traveloka, which has hailed the Vietnamese island as a rising star in island tourism ahead of APEC 2027.

Authorities in Quang Ninh have urged visitors not to climb a stack of precarious rocks at Da Chong Mountain after videos of people scrambling up the formations near a deep drop went viral online.

A Filipino man has proposed to his girlfriend in Hanoi, arranging 1,500 bundles of incense sticks into colourful shapes, including a heart, a ring and a map of Vietnam.

Danang is installing QR code warning signs around airports to deter unauthorised drone flights and protect aviation safety, with penalties of up to VND 40 million for some violations.

Lam Dong Province has established an 8,408-hectare nature reserve to protect natural forest, preserve biodiversity and safeguard rare and endangered species.

After six years of pursuing his passion for lightning photography, Le Dinh Chuong has captured the moment a bolt struck the top of Landmark 81 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnamese airlines are adding international routes to India, Kazakhstan, the Maldives and Europe in late 2026, with promotional fares available.

Revenue from accommodation, food and other services in Danang rose by more than 20 per cent in the first nine months of 2026, helping the city record the country’s third-highest growth in GRDP.

Authorities in Danang City have safely rescued two foreign tourists who became lost in a forest near Da Hang Stream in Ba Na Commune.

Boi Cave, an archaeological site in Vietnam’s Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, preserves evidence of prehistoric human habitation dating back more than 12,000 years.

A ride-hailing driver in Ho Chi Minh City helped a Chinese tourist find a repair shop after his motorbike broke down, then refused the money offered in thanks.

Vietnam and Austria are seeking to strengthen tourism cooperation, connect businesses and increase visitor exchanges as both countries prepare to mark 55 years of diplomatic relations in 2027.

Chinese tourists travelling in groups of at least two to Khanh Hoa Province will be eligible for visa-free entry to Vietnam under a pilot scheme running until the end of 2027.

Vietnam Railways has introduced upgraded SNT1/SNT2 trains on the Saigon-Nha Trang route, featuring modern interiors, improved amenities and enhanced passenger services.

Vietjet has launched three new routes connecting Hanoi, Almaty and Prague, expanding its intercontinental network and marking the airline’s entry into the European Union.

The introduction of services SP15 and SP16 brings the Hanoi-Lao Cai route to three regular passenger train pairs a day, expanding travel options for commuters and tourists.