Travel

The first Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft has landed at Phu Quoc International Airport, supporting plans to expand long-haul international routes and tourism connectivity.

Lao Cai Province welcomed more than 9.8 million visitors in the first nine months of 2026, including 1.36 million international arrivals, generating an estimated VND 40.88 trillion in tourism revenue.

Ho Chi Minh City will launch a new electric bus service linking Vinhomes Grand Park with the city centre on October 5 as part of efforts to expand its public transport network.

An Australian family says relocating to Vietnam has eased financial pressures and improved their quality of life after struggling with rising living costs at home.

Quang Ninh is expected to welcome around 70 international cruise ship calls carrying approximately 100,000 passengers in 2026, as the province seeks to expand its international tourism market.

A tourist train linking Hanoi and northern Thai Nguyen Province is expected to begin operations in late October, coinciding with the 2026 Thai Nguyen International Tea Festival.

Can Tho City plans a series of cultural, sporting and tourism events through the end of 2026 as the Mekong Delta city seeks to attract more visitors and boost tourism revenue.

The Rong May Glass Bridge tourist site in Lai Chau plans to suspend operations from October 1 over safety concerns linked to nearby construction activities.

Vietnam aims to attract up to 50 million international visitors annually by 2030, with tourism authorities targeting double-digit growth and higher visitor spending.

Heavy rain has made trails on Ba Den Mountain slippery, leaving two hikers injured over the weekend, including one who suffered a broken arm and required hospital treatment.

Ho Chi Minh City has been ranked 16th among the world's top shopping destinations for 2026, outperforming several renowned cities including Barcelona and Athens.

Authorities in Gia Lai have ordered the completion of remaining works to ensure the second runway at Phu Cat Airport enters commercial operation on October 29.

Quang Ninh City welcomed nearly 17.1 million visitors in the first eight months of 2026, generating more than VND 51 trillion (USD 1.96 billion) in tourism revenue, up 23 per cent year on year.

Vietnamese travel companies have resumed Nepal tours after deadly floods near the Nepal-Tibet (China) border, saying key tourist routes remain unaffected and no major cancellations have been reported.

Domestic airfares in Vietnam have fallen by 30-50 per cent after the National Day holiday, with lower demand leaving travellers with cheaper options in September and October.

Hanoi has unveiled plans to transform the Hoan Kiem Lake area with new public spaces, restored heritage sites and a landmark ceremonial arch as part of a long-term urban vision.

Vietnam's railway sector is offering fare cuts of up to 40 per cent on selected services this month, with some sleeper berths available from VND 375,000 (USD 14.4).

Residents of a coastal village in Quang Ngai Province have built traditional straw-roofed, clay-walled houses to attract visitors while preserving a distinctive part of the region's cultural heritage.

Authorities in Khanh Hoa Province are moving to shut down unsafe roadside cafes after several businesses placed seating areas on the edge of steep coastal cliffs overlooking Nha Trang Bay.