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Dalat, the charming highland resort area in Vietnam’s Lam Dong Province, has been ranked fourth on Agoda’s list of Top 9 Most Affordable Summer Getaways in Asia.

The authorities of the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong have approved the zoning plan for the Dalat central area.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on July 3 launched a new direct route connecting Osaka (Japan) and Danang (Vietnam), operating four times a week on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

Authorities in Quang Ninh Province will host regular weekend fireworks displays to enhance nighttime entertainment and attract more visitors.

HCM City has launched its 2025 summer tourism stimulus programme, unveiling a series of cultural and culinary experiences aimed at reinforcing the city’s image as a vibrant and diverse destination.

Vietnam Airlines on July 1 inaugurated its direct air route between Hanoi and Milan, marking the first-ever direct air link between Vietnam and Italy.

Philippine Airlines on July 1 inaugurated its direct flight route connecting Manila and Danang, with its first flight carrying 193 passengers landing at Danang International Airport at 12:45 pm.

The recent sighting of whales off the coast of Vinh Hy Bay in Khanh Hoa Province has sparked excitement among nature lovers and travellers.

HCM City's Metro line 1 will increase its daily train services from July 1 to August 15 to meet the higher travel demand following recent administrative mergers and the growing number of commuters.

As many as 470 electric vehicles in Sam Son City in the northern central province of Thanh Hoa are set to be taken off the road from July 1 due to their failure to meet new regulatory requirements.

The Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF) 2025 opened on June 26 in Laos under the theme “United Journey, Stronger Together”, with a strong focus on regional cooperation, green growth, and sustainable tourism.

The capital aims to welcome 46 million visitors by 2030, including 12 million international arrivals, and generate VND 280 trillion (approximately USD 10.7 billion) in tourism revenue.

Vietnam Airlines and the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation have signed an MoU to promote Korean food products in the Vietnamese market by utilizing the airline’s service ecosystem.

Vietjet has officially inaugurated its first direct air services between Vietnam and Russia, linking the coastal city of Nha Trang with three cities in Russia.

Vietnam's airports handled an estimated 59.7 million passengers in the first half of 2025, marking a 9.1 per cent increase year on year, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Authorities in Binh Dinh Province have approved an electric bus route connecting Phu Cat Airport with downtown Quy Nhon City.

A nostalgic instant photo trend with vintage Vietnamese vibes is capturing young people in Hanoi.

Tour bookings to Sapa Town from the Republic of Korea soared in the first half of 2025, with a staggering 333 per cent year-on-year increase, according to Hana Tour, the RoK’s largest travel agency.

With its breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural identity, and a government eager to roll out the red carpet, Vietnam is emerging not just as a backdrop but as a dynamic player in international cinema.