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The 2025 Hanoi Tourism Festival opened on May 30 at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, showcasing the capital's charm through the theme “Experience Hanoi.”

With its scenic landscapes, cultural richness, and world-renowned Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh is considered well-placed to tap into the growing Halal tourism market.

The authorities of Nha Trang City, in the southern central province of Khanh Hoa, will hold a public beach festival on May 31.

Cuc Phuong National Park in the northern province of Ninh Binh has burst into colour with more than 400 butterfly species, attracting tourists.

French President Emmanuel Macron posted a video on May 27, in both Vietnamese and French, highlighting key moments from his state visit to Vietnam from May 25 to 27.

The tourist train route linking Quy Nhon and Dieu Tri stations in the southern central province of Binh Dinh is scheduled to begin on June 1.

Vietnam Railways has welcomed the first group of international passengers arriving at Dong Dang Station after a five-year suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On the evening of May 25, shortly after arriving in Hanoi, French President Emmanuel Macron and his spouse took a late-night walk to explore the Vietnamese capital.

Vietnam ranks seventh among the world’s 10 safest countries for retired expats, according to International Living, a publication focused on overseas retirement.

The Culture, Sports and Tourism Department of Danang city will be organising a series promotional programmes to introduce the delights of visiting the area.

A tourist boat has been suspended for seven days for allowing passengers to bring and use single-use plastic products while visiting Ha Long Bay, violating local environmental protection regulations.

Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) will reopen the international cross-border passenger train service operation between Gia Lam Station in Hanoi and Nanning in China following a five-year suspension.

The contractor responsible for Tan Son Nhat International Airport's Terminal 3 has admitted to unfinished floor work and pledged to complete the task by the end of June.

Tan Son Nhat International Airport's Terminal 3 has again been criticised for its poor construction quality.

Phu Quoc island has recently welcomed a growing number of Cambodian tourist groups, especially MICE travelers arriving via the Ha Tien International Border Gate.

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) on May 21 joined hands with iVIVU.com, a Vietnamese online travel platform, in a calculated bid to woo Vietnamese tourists.

This is the first project in Vietnam bearing the Trump brand from the US-based Trump Organisation, and one of more than 20 such projects in the world.

The Can Gio Protective Forest Management Board has announced it had issued a public advisory and installed warning signs along Rung Sac Road, an area where deer are frequently seen.

Construction has begun on the Yen So Bus Station, a major transport project in Hoang Mai District designed to handle between 800 and 1,000 bus trips per day.