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EU ambassador's festival video with locals goes viral

A group of young people in Tuyen Quang were surprised to learn that the friendly foreign visitor they filmed during a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration was the European Union's ambassador to Vietnam.

Lang Son studies first glass bridge across Ky Cung River

Authorities in Lang Son are studying plans for the province’s first glass bridge across the Ky Cung River, a project aimed at boosting tourism and the night-time economy.

Vietnam logs record 15.9 million foreign visitors

Vietnam welcomed 15.9 million international visitors in the first eight months of 2026, the highest January-August total on record and up 14.4 per cent from a year earlier.

Missing tourist found dead after waterfall accident in Tuyen Quang

Rescue teams recovered the body of a tourist who went missing after being swept away while swimming at a remote waterfall in Tuyen Quang Province.

Vietnam safely manages nearly 13,500 flights during National Day holiday

Vietnam's air traffic management authority safely handled nearly 13,500 flights during the five-day National Day holiday period, marking a significant increase from last year.

Vietnamese group escapes Nepal flash flood after one-hour delay

A tour group with many Vietnamese travellers narrowly avoided a deadly flash flood in Nepal after departing an hour later than originally planned.

Lien Khuong Airport receives first international flight after 5-month halt

Lien Khuong Airport resumed international services on September 2, welcoming its first overseas flight after runway repairs and upgrades.

From wartime stronghold to world-famous tourism village

Once a revolutionary base, the Bay Mau Coconut Forest has evolved into one of Vietnam's most celebrated tourism destinations, blending nature, culture and history.

Hanoi metro carries 190,000 passengers free during National Day holiday

More than 190,000 passengers used Hanoi's metro system free of charge during the first three days of the National Day holiday, according to the city's rail operator.

Crowds flock to Vietnam Military History Museum on National Day holiday

Crowds have flocked to the Vietnam Military History Museum, causing congestion at times on Thang Long Boulevard in Hanoi.

Hoi An packed with visitors during National Day holiday

Thousands of domestic and international tourists have flocked to Hoi An, filling the historic town's streets and attractions during Vietnam's National Day holiday.

Mui Ne draws crowds while Phu Quy sees fewer visitors

Tourism in the former Binh Thuan Province, now part of Lam Dong, showed a stark contrast over the National Day holiday, with crowds in Mui Ne but fewer visitors to Phu Quy Island due to rough seas.

Tourists flock to Dalat for National Day holiday

Thousands of tourists have flocked to Dalat for the National Day holiday, filling hotels and leaving roads in the popular highland destination crowded.

Crowds flock to Ba Dinh Square during National Day holiday

Crowds of residents and tourists flocked to Ba Dinh Square and Hoan Kiem Lake on the first day of the National Day holiday.

Lien Khuong Airport to handle 40 flights daily during National Day holiday

Lien Khuong Airport expects 36-40 flights a day, with passenger numbers up 20-30 per cent during the National Day holiday.

Air fares to tourist destinations fall ahead of National Day holiday

Domestic air fares from Ho Chi Minh City to many tourist destinations have dropped sharply, with some one-way tickets available from as little as VND 850,000 (USD 33).

Hanoi to give 45,000 gifts to visitors at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Hanoi will give 45,000 gift packages to visitors paying their respects at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum during the National Day holiday.

Air travel expected to surge during Vietnam's National Day holiday

Vietnam's aviation authorities expect a sharp rise in passenger numbers during the National Day holiday and have urged travellers to prepare for their flights in advance.

Ho Chi Minh City aims to become regional MICE hub

Vietnam's deputy prime minister has called on Ho Chi Minh City to leverage its strengths and develop into a leading MICE destination in Southeast Asia.

Noi Bai Airport expects 125,000 passengers on holiday peak day

Vietnam's largest northern airport is preparing for a sharp rise in passenger traffic during the five-day National Day holiday, with more than 125,000 travellers expected on its busiest day.

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