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Phu Quoc set to attract Eastern European tourists with new charter flights

Phu Quoc Island is preparing to welcome a wave of Eastern European tourists through a new series of direct charter flights from Bucharest (Romania) and Chisinau (Moldova), starting mid-December 2025.

Mui Ne named in top global travel trend list for 2026

Mui Ne, a coastal destination about 200km from Ho Chi Minh City, has been named the world’s leading emerging travel hotspot for 2026 by Booking.com.

German passenger hospitalised after cruise accident off Danang

Danang’s rescue forces rushed a German passenger to hospital in critical condition after he slipped on a staircase aboard an international cruise ship off the city.

Quang Ninh rolls out vibrant year-end festivities to spur tourism

As part of its strategy to position culture as a core driver of sustainable development, Quang Ninh is launching a series of large-scale cultural, tourism, and sporting events throughout December.

Phu Quoc welcomes new direct flights from India

New direct flights from New Delhi are paving the way for Phu Quoc to be the leading destination for Indian travellers.

HCM City speeds up digital tourism to draw more travellers

HCM City is advancing into a dynamic mega-urban hub, with its tourism sector accelerating digital transformation to showcase the city’s identity, people and distinctive attractions.

Danang unveils line-up for 2026 New Year Festival

The central city of Danang has announced a five-day New Year Festival across multiple locations, aiming to diversify tourism products and enhance visitor experiences.

Vietnam emerges as favourite year-end destination for families across Asia

As the year draws to a close, Vietnam is emerging as a preferred destination for families across Asia, according to digital travel platform Agoda.

Danang launches Korean-language training for cyclo drivers

The centre city of Danang has begun offering Korean-language and culture classes to its tourist cyclo drivers to improve service quality.

Ninh Binh International Airport expected to open in 2029

Ninh Binh authorities have proposed building an international airport, with a preliminary investment of VND 23.21 trillion (roughly USD 900 million), with the aim of beginning operations in 2029.

Russian tourist killed as falling rock hits bus in Lam Dong

A Russian tourist was killed and another injured on Monday when a falling rock from a lorry crashed through a passenger bus on Dai Ninh Pass in Lam Dong Province.

Night street near HCM City’s century-old market draws crowds

A newly launched night street near Binh Tay Market, one of HCM City’s largest and oldest markets, has quickly drawn crowds during its trial run.

Indian billionaire couple hosts seven-day wedding in Phu Quoc

An Indian billionaire couple has hosted a lavish seven day wedding on Phu Quoc Island, attracting more than 1,130 guests from India’s wealthy elite.

Vietnam draws French holidaymakers during Christmas and New Year

French travel agencies are reporting a sharp rise in Christmas and New Year bookings, with Vietnam emerging as one of the most popular long-haul choices for French travellers.

Vietnam's tourism sector ramps up for Christmas, New Year peak season

Vietnam’s tourism sector is accelerating into the year-end peak season with strong momentum after 11 months of solid growth.

Central Vietnam’s sweetgum forests take on European-autumn hues

As the seasons shift, sweetgum forests in western Quang Tri Province turn vivid red and yellow, drawing travellers seeking rare autumn colours in tropical Vietnam.

Dalat luxury resort plan to appropriate over 40 ha of natural forest

A luxury resort project in Lam Dong Province will turn more than 64 ha of protected forest into a leisure estate.

Vietnam breaks tourism record with over 19 million international arrivals

Vietnam welcomed 19.15 million international visitors in the first 11 months of 2025, surpassing its pre-pandemic peak and marking one of the world’s fastest tourism recoveries.

Vietnam destinations shine at World Travel Awards 2025

Vietnam received multiple top honours at the World Travel Awards 2025 ceremony in Bahrain on December 6, with recognition across world and regional categories for heritage, nature and tourism.

Cambodia to pilot visa waiver for Chinese tourists

Cambodia will pilot a policy granting visa exemption for Chinese citizens from June 15 to October 15, 2026, the Ministry of Tourism announced on December 3.

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