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Ben Thanh Market and several iconic sites in Ho Chi Minh City are being refurbished ahead of the Lunar New Year, as authorities move to give the city a brighter and more polished look.

Vietnam is expected to strengthen its position as one of the most popular destinations for Korean travellers in 2026, outperforming regional rival Thailand in both visitor numbers and growth momentum.

Dong Da Lake in Hanoi has reopened after a nearly VND 300 billion (about USD 11.4 million) renovation, drawing large crowds to its upgraded public spaces.

Ho Chi Minh City is set to relaunch helicopter sightseeing tours with fares starting from around VND 3 million per passenger, with the first flights expected to take off in March 2026.

Cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Dung K’Si village, about 50 kilometres from central Dalat, turning the area into a romantic landscape that is drawing visitors.

Phu Quoc Island in An Giang Province is witnessing a record tourism boom, with international arrivals hitting up to 47 flights a day in mid-January, over 40 per cent higher than a year earlier.

The Management Board of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park has prepared a dossier to seek UNESCO recognition as a World Natural Heritage site for a third time.

International cruise tourism to Quang Ninh Province has shown strong momentum at the start of 2026, reinforcing the province’s standing on the global cruise tourism map.

A sandbar more than 100 metres long has appeared off Nha Trang, becoming visible at low tide and drawing visitors after its outline was likened to a dolphin leaping into the sea.

Cam Thanh Village in Danang City has been ranked 20th among the world’s most beautiful villages in 2025 by Forbes, the highest position ever achieved by a Vietnamese destination.

The northern province of Quang Ninh plans to waive entrance fees at the Yen Tu scenic and relic complex for three years from 2026, under a draft resolution now open for public consultation.

Vietnam Airlines will begin operating a direct route between Can Tho and Haiphong from February 1, expanding air connectivity between the Mekong Delta and northern Vietnam.

A Ho Chi Minh City woman has transformed her rooftop tomato garden into a private photo spot, as ripening fruit creates a rare green backdrop for Lunar New Year or Tet images in the city.

Vietnam is being seen as an attractive destination for Philippine travelers, according to the Philippine newswire qa.philstar.com.

Dalat Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 is scheduled to be opened on Friday, featuring flower viewing, free coffee and a range of outdoor activities.

The Vietnamese aviation market has just seen the arrival of a new airline, Crystal Bay Airlines.

Can Tho plans to expand the Cai Rang Floating Market to operate day and night as part of efforts to revitalise river tourism and strengthen the Mekong Delta city’s appeal.

A US-made C-119 transport aircraft has been delivered to Ta Con Airfield in Vietnam’s central province of Quang Tri for public display, local officials said.

The southern province of An Giang will launch a ferry service linking Phu Quoc and Tho Chau Special Zone from January 19, improving transport, medical evacuation and tourism access in the southwest.