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A 132-year-old bridge in Ho Chi Minh City has again been vandalised by graffiti, underscoring persistent challenges in protecting the city’s historic landmarks and public works.

From January 13, 2026, all Vietjet domestic flights will conduct check-in procedures at Hall A of Terminal T1 at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.

Flower growers in Danang are working day and night to ensure tens of thousands of pots bloom in time for the Lunar New Year or Tet 2026 holiday.

Seven tourists, including several Russian nationals, were rescued after being swept out to sea while swimming off Nha Trang beach in the southern central province of Khanh Hoa on January 9.

Lien Khuong Airport in Lam Dong Province will close from March 4 to allow construction works, with operations expected to resume by mid August.

The Ministry of Construction has approved a one-year pilot allowing Phuoc An Port in Dong Nai Province to receive international passenger ships.

Agoda has reported that Sapa was the fastest-growing destination in Asia in 2025, reflecting the rising level of interest among international visitors in Vietnam’s culturally rich highland town.

A luxury tourist yacht was destroyed by fire and partially sank in the Sai Gon River after a blaze broke out on the afternoon of January 7.

The Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City route ranked fourth among the world’s busiest air corridors in 2025, with about 11 million seats scheduled, according to aviation data provider OAG.

Hanoi has proposed suspending passenger trains on a central rail section that crosses Long Bien Bridge and the popular train street to protect heritage sites and improve safety.

Vietnam received a record nearly 21.2 million international visitors in 2025, up 20.4 per cent year on year, marking the first time the tourism sector has reached this milestone.

A new direct air route linking Tel Aviv (Israel) and Hanoi was inaugurated on January 5, marking a significant milestone in aviation, tourism, and economic cooperation between the two countries.

Rows of cherry blossoms blooming outside the Lung Cu Border Guard Station on Vietnam’s northern plateau are drawing visitors, who say the scenery feels closer to Japan than the rugged highlands.

Travel platform Agoda has released its list of the top 10 overseas destinations for Korean travelers in 2025 based on accommodation search data, with three Vietnamese destinations making the list.

A newly-opened flower garden near Ba Son metro station in HCM City has quickly become a popular attraction for residents and visitors during the first days of the New Year.

Three tourists were rescued after becoming exhausted, dehydrated and losing their way while hiking Ba Den Mountain in the southern province of Tay Ninh during the New Year holiday.

The Italian cruise ship Costa Serena docked in Nha Trang on January 4, bringing 2,800 international tourists to visit major attractions across Khanh Hoa Province.

Several destinations recorded tourism revenues above VND 1 trillion during the 2026 New Year holiday, led by HCM City, as favourable weather and a four day break boosted domestic travel nationwide.

Ho Chi Minh City raked in VND 2.63 trillion (over USD 100 million) from tourism activities during the New Year holiday from January 1 to 4, the municipal Department of Tourism has reported.