Travel

The capital aims to welcome 46 million visitors by 2030, including 12 million international arrivals, and generate VND 280 trillion (approximately USD 10.7 billion) in tourism revenue.

Vietnam Airlines and the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation have signed an MoU to promote Korean food products in the Vietnamese market by utilizing the airline’s service ecosystem.

Vietjet has officially inaugurated its first direct air services between Vietnam and Russia, linking the coastal city of Nha Trang with three cities in Russia.

Vietnam's airports handled an estimated 59.7 million passengers in the first half of 2025, marking a 9.1 per cent increase year on year, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Authorities in Binh Dinh Province have approved an electric bus route connecting Phu Cat Airport with downtown Quy Nhon City.

A nostalgic instant photo trend with vintage Vietnamese vibes is capturing young people in Hanoi.

Tour bookings to Sapa Town from the Republic of Korea soared in the first half of 2025, with a staggering 333 per cent year-on-year increase, according to Hana Tour, the RoK’s largest travel agency.

With its breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural identity, and a government eager to roll out the red carpet, Vietnam is emerging not just as a backdrop but as a dynamic player in international cinema.

Digital travel platform Agoda has included Da Lat City in its list of Asia’s most rejuvenating wellness destinations.

Authorities in Quang Ninh Province has imposed an administrative fine of VND 21 million on Hi Sky Chi Linh Co., Ltd. for violations involving powered paragliding activities at Bai Chay Beach.

The People's Committee of Kien Giang Province has officially granted Sun Group the investment rights for the expansion project of Phu Quoc International Airport.

A powered paraglider taking off from Bai Chay Beach in Ha Long City in the northern province of Quang Ninh malfunctioned and crashed into a group of tourists, including children.

Hoi An is working with UN-Habitat to foster inclusive innovation spaces for young people, promoting community-driven solutions for sustainable urban growth.

Go Co Village in central Vietnam has been shortlisted among six rural destinations for the UN Tourism Best Tourism Village 2025 awards.

The iconic Reunification Express of Vietnam has been named the number one experience on Lonely Planet’s newly released list of the 24 most incredible train journeys to book in 2025.

Kim Bong Market, nestled along the poetic Thu Bon River in Hoi An City, has become a new attraction for both tourists and locals, offering a wide range of rural delicacies and traditional experiences.

Budget airline VietJet Air launched its first direct flight from Vladivostok, Russia, to Khanh Hoa province, Vietnam, on June 15.

Vietnam Airlines has announced plans to operate its first direct route to Denmark, connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Copenhagen starting from December 15.

Skyrocketing airfares during the summer peak have prompted many Vietnamese families to abandon domestic travel plans in favour of budget-friendly tours to China.