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As one of Vietnam’s leading tourism destinations, Hanoi is wasting no time in tapping into the Halal tourism sector.

A variety of tourism activities are awaiting visitors to Luc Ngan District in the northern province of Bac Giang, one of the lychee capitals of the country, this June.

With its majestic landscapes, ancient relic sites, and distinctive cultural features, the south central province of Binh Thuan possesses great potential to promote tourism through the lens of cinema.

Vietnam received more than 9.2 million international visitors in the first five months of 2025, marking a 21.3 per cent increase year-on-year.

Hoi An Memories Island has officially introduced its first paragliding tourism service, offering visitors a chance to admire the heritage-rich old town from above.

The Lung Cu Flag Tower has been temporarily closed to visitors for restoration and preservation work from May 30 to June 18, 2025, according to the Dong Van district relic management board.

The central locality of Danang will spend around VND 1.4 trillion (USD 53.63 million) on building a park by Han River.

Recently established Sun PhuQuoc Airways (SPA) has launched a major recruitment campaign, announcing openings for various key positions, including pilots, flight dispatchers, and station managers.

HCM City has launched its first pedestrian crossing warning lights on Ton Duc Thang Street, District 1, a move hailed as a positive step toward improving safety in the busy city.

Authorities of the northern province of Ninh Binh have granted in-principle approval for a VND 16.4 trillion (USD 630.2 million) urban area project.

Authorities of the southern central province of Binh Dinh have proposed adding more night flights from Hanoi and HCM City to Phu Cat Airport.

Authorities in Bac Binh District, Binh Thuan Province, have suspended all off-road vehicle services for tourists at the Bau Trang Sand Dunes following a fatal accident.

The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum will be shut to visitors for nearly two months for regular maintenance.

The Vung Ang-Bung Expressway, linking the central provinces of Ha Tinh and Quang Binh, is nearing completion and expected to open to traffic in June.

Police in Binh Dinh Province have fined a man for driving a pickup truck along the beachfront in Quy Nhon City.

Farmers in several communes in Thanh Ha District in the northern province of Hai Duong have begun harvesting early-ripening lychees.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on June 1 launched a direct flight route from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Denpasar, the capital of Bali (Indonesia).

The 2025 Hanoi Tourism Festival opened on May 30 at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, showcasing the capital's charm through the theme “Experience Hanoi.”

With its scenic landscapes, cultural richness, and world-renowned Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh is considered well-placed to tap into the growing Halal tourism market.