Travel

Russian arrivals to Khanh Hoa climb sharply in eight months

With nearly 30 weekly flights, southern central Khanh Hoa Province welcomed 279,000 Russian visitors in the first eight months of 2025, a nearly 300 per cent rise from the same period last year.

Sun PhuQuoc Airways to open ticket sales from October 15

Sun PhuQuoc Airways will begin ticket sales on October 15 and is scheduled to launch its first commercial flight on November 1.

Two tourists rescued after 25-metre plunge in Lao Cai

Two male students have been rescued after falling into a 25-metre ravine while riding on a narrow mountain path in Lao Cai Province.

Indonesia reduces taxes for hotels, restaurants to support businesses

Authorities of Jakarta has announced a temporary tax reduction policy for the hotel and restaurant sector to provide financial support amid rising costs and slowing consumer demand.

Hanoi street filled with early Mid-Autumn Festival spirit

Hanoi’s Hang Ma Street is already full of festive spirit despite nearly half a month until the Mid-Autumn Festival.

HCM City to open dedicated bicycle lane

HCM City is set to open a nearly 6km dedicated bicycle lane on Mai Chi Tho Boulevard to promote eco-friendly transport.

Hanoi named among Asia’s top spots for autumn foliage

Hanoi has been recognized as one of the top seven places in Asia to admire stunning fall foliage, according to the UK’s Time Out magazine.

Tourism sector sets ambitious target to reach fresh goals

Vietnam’s tourism sector is aiming for a very ambitious target of welcoming 25 million international visitors this year, requiring significant efforts from the entire industry.

Quang Ninh to invest over USD 215 million in two coastal roads

Quang Ninh Province has approved research for two new coastal road projects with a combined investment of more than VND 5.40 trillion (approximately USD 215 million).

Vietnam ranks fifth among best countries for expats in 2025

Vietnam has been named the world’s fifth-best country for expatriates in 2025, buoyed by high marks for affordability and personal finance, according to a survey by global expat network InterNations.

Experts see tourism potential in Hanoi’s revived To Lich River

The revival of the To Lich River has sparked hopes among travel businesses that it could be transformed into a new cultural and tourism attraction in Hanoi.

Many attractions in Son Tra Peninsula reopen

Authorities in the central city of Danang have announced the reopening of many sites on Son Tra Peninsula to visitors starting September 16.

Vietnam overtakes Thailand as top travel destination for Chinese tourists

Vietnam has overtaken Thailand to become the top destination in the region for Chinese tourists, recording a historic 3.5 million arrivals as of August 2025.

Tourists flock to Mu Cang Chai to see terraced fields

Mu Cang Chai, in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai, is drawing crowds as it enters its best season of the year.

Ha Long Bay’s first anti-capsize twin-hull cruise ship under construction

Viet Thuan Transport Co., Ltd., on September 14, kicked off construction of Ha Long Bay’s first VND 60 billion (USD 2.35 million) twin-hull cruise ship.

Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark wins UNESCO award

UNESCO has honoured Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark as a model of effective operation, highlighting its reputation and efforts in heritage preservation linked with sustainable development.

Foreign tourist in bikini sparks debate on Tuyen Quang road

Images of a foreign woman wearing a bikini while riding pillion on a motorbike in Du Gia Commune, Tuyen Quang Province, have stirred mixed reactions online.

Danang suspends unsafe adventure tourism after fatal accident

Danang authorities have ordered the suspension of adventure tourism services that fail to meet safety standards after a fatal paragliding accident in July.

Vietnam records 21 per cent tourism growth in first half

Vietnam and Japan were among the world’s fastest-growing destinations in the first half of 2025, with international arrivals up 21 per cent compared with global growth of 5 per cent.

Korean tourist helped by locals after motorbike fall in Tuyen Quang

A South Korean traveller has shared a video recounting how local residents came to help her after a motorbike accident during her trip in Tuyen Quang province.

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