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Sun PhuQuoc Airways begins recruitment drive

Recently established Sun PhuQuoc Airways (SPA) has launched a major recruitment campaign, announcing openings for various key positions, including pilots, flight dispatchers, and station managers.

HCM City installs first pedestrian crossing warning lights

HCM City has launched its first pedestrian crossing warning lights on Ton Duc Thang Street, District 1, a move hailed as a positive step toward improving safety in the busy city.

Ninh Binh approves VND 16.4-trillion urban area project

Authorities of the northern province of Ninh Binh have granted in-principle approval for a VND 16.4 trillion (USD 630.2 million) urban area project.

Binh Dinh seeks more flights from Hanoi, HCM City

Authorities of the southern central province of Binh Dinh have proposed adding more night flights from Hanoi and HCM City to Phu Cat Airport.

Off-road vehicles suspended at Bau Trang dunes after fatal accident

Authorities in Bac Binh District, Binh Thuan Province, have suspended all off-road vehicle services for tourists at the Bau Trang Sand Dunes following a fatal accident.

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum temporarily closed for maintenance

The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum will be shut to visitors for nearly two months for regular maintenance.

Ha Tinh-Quang Binh expressway to open in June

The Vung Ang-Bung Expressway, linking the central provinces of Ha Tinh and Quang Binh, is nearing completion and expected to open to traffic in June.

Binh Dinh driver fined for driving pickup truck along beach

Police in Binh Dinh Province have fined a man for driving a pickup truck along the beachfront in Quy Nhon City.

Hai Duong farmers in busy harvesting lychees

Farmers in several communes in Thanh Ha District in the northern province of Hai Duong have begun harvesting early-ripening lychees.

Vietnam Airlines launches Ho Chi Minh City – Bali air route

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on June 1 launched a direct flight route from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Denpasar, the capital of Bali (Indonesia).

Hanoi summer fest blends tradition and tech

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.”

Quang Ninh aims to become Muslim-friendly tourist destination

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.

Nha Trang to launch public beach day

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 glows in butterfly season

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 posts video thanking Vietnam

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.

Binh Dinh tourist train service ready for launch

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–China international railway service resumes after five-year hiatus

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.

French President strolls Hanoi’s Old Quarter, visits Ngoc Son Temple

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 among world’s safest retirement destinations

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

Danang to attract visitors from the Middle East

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

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