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Air tickets from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi for the September 2 holiday are being sold at much lower prices compared to earlier this month.

Leading Vietnamese fashion brands have unveiled special collections inspired by national pride to mark National Day.

A wave of urban and resort developments is underway in Gia Lai, aiming to turn the province into an attractive destination.

Crowds surged into the Cat Linh Metro Station after the August 21 parade rehearsal, leaving many passengers stranded. Some had to walk 5-6 km at night to find transport home.

Vietnam Railways will operate 51 additional trains on major routes to meet rising travel demand during the National Day (September 2) holiday.

Hanoi will suspend 19 bus routes and adjust 56 others as traffic is redirected for the September 2 National Day celebrations.

After nearly a year of suspension, paddle boat rides on Xuan Huong Lake in Dalat have been temporarily resumed to meet tourist demand during the summer and the upcoming National Day holiday.

Passenger numbers at My Dinh and Giap Bat coach stations in Hanoi are expected to rise by 250-350 per cent compared to normal days during the National Day holiday.

The management board of the Ba Den Mountain National Tourist Site in the southern province of Tay Ninh has issued a warning after several hikers recently lost their way while climbing the peak.

The Hanoi Five City Gates Train (The Hanoi Train) was put into service on Tuesday to mark the upcoming 80th National Day on September 2.

Hanoi Metro has announced changes to the metro schedules to better serve higher travel demand during the 80th anniversary celebration of National Day on September 2.

Thailand’s Bangkok has clinched the top spot as the most coveted destination for Generation Z travelers in 2025, according to Time Out’s “World’s Best Cities” list.

Over 200 hotels and restaurants in Hue have adopted smoke-free rules under a new campaign to promote a healthier and more tourist-friendly environment.

Authorities in Quang Ninh have suspended permits for boats, sightseeing and overnight stays on Halong Bay from 1pm on August 18 to ensure safety as a tropical depression nears.

Hue will waive entry fees to major heritage sites on August 19 and September 2, allowing Vietnamese visitors free access to the Imperial City, royal tombs and museums.

Rescue forces in Ninh Binh Province have mobilised specialised equipment and dogs to search for a tourist missing in Cuc Phuong forest for four days.

Hanoi Transport Station JSC plans to add 1,000 buses to best meet public travel demand during the National Day holiday from August 30 to September 2, according to its Director Pham Manh Hung.

A highlight of Visit Vietnam is its integration of cutting-edge technologies, featuring an AI Travel Assistant capable of automated trip planning and service bookings for users.

Grab Vietnam – the local arm of Singapore-based ride-hailing Grab – has launched “Grab Cyclo” in the central city of Hue, the first digital cyclo service in the country.