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Ho Chi Minh City aims to join the 100 most liveable cities worldwide by 2030, with a vision extending to 2045.

Passengers will enjoy free rides on the Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line on Vietnam’s National Day, September 2.

Nguyen Hoang Cam and his wife Truong Thi Cam, 71 and 64 respectively, have travelled across Vietnam by motorbike, keeping their spirits youthful and their bond stronger than ever.

The number of visitors to Hanoi in August is estimated at 3.18 million, including 709,000 foreigners, up 27.5 per cent and 42.6 per cent compared to the same month of 2024, respectively.

Authorities in Mui Ne​ Ward, Lam Dong ​Province have dismantled 16 makeshift seafood stalls and huts illegally built along the coast​.

Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema spent an afternoon cruise on Halong Bay on August 21 during their state visit to Vietnam.

Khanh Hoa Province will begin charging entrance fees for visitors to Nha Trang Bay starting August 25.

Hanoi’s streets are covered by the vibrant red of the national flag to mark the upcoming National Day on September 2, impressing many foreign tourists.

Bus and metro passengers in Hanoi will be provided free rides for four days during the upcoming National Day holiday.

Air tickets from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi for the September 2 holiday are being sold at much lower prices compared to earlier this month.

Leading Vietnamese fashion brands have unveiled special collections inspired by national pride to mark National Day.

A wave of urban and resort developments is underway in Gia Lai, aiming to turn the province into an attractive destination.

Crowds surged into the Cat Linh Metro Station after the August 21 parade rehearsal, leaving many passengers stranded. Some had to walk 5-6 km at night to find transport home.

Vietnam Railways will operate 51 additional trains on major routes to meet rising travel demand during the National Day (September 2) holiday.

Hanoi will suspend 19 bus routes and adjust 56 others as traffic is redirected for the September 2 National Day celebrations.

After nearly a year of suspension, paddle boat rides on Xuan Huong Lake in Dalat have been temporarily resumed to meet tourist demand during the summer and the upcoming National Day holiday.

Passenger numbers at My Dinh and Giap Bat coach stations in Hanoi are expected to rise by 250-350 per cent compared to normal days during the National Day holiday.

The management board of the Ba Den Mountain National Tourist Site in the southern province of Tay Ninh has issued a warning after several hikers recently lost their way while climbing the peak.

The Hanoi Five City Gates Train (The Hanoi Train) was put into service on Tuesday to mark the upcoming 80th National Day on September 2.