Travel

Vietnam-China cross-border train route to be resumed

Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) will reopen the international cross-border passenger train service operation between Gia Lam Station in Hanoi and Nanning in China following a five-year suspension.

Tan Son Nhat Airport's Terminal 3 contractor pledges to fix floors

The contractor responsible for Tan Son Nhat International Airport's Terminal 3 has admitted to unfinished floor work and pledged to complete the task by the end of June.

New Tan Son Nhat terminal shows poor build quality

Tan Son Nhat International Airport's Terminal 3 has again been criticised for its poor construction quality.

Phu Quoc sees surge in Cambodian tourist arrivals

Phu Quoc island has recently welcomed a growing number of Cambodian tourist groups, especially MICE travelers arriving via the Ha Tien International Border Gate.

Singapore partners with Vietnamese travel platform to woo tourists

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) on May 21 joined hands with iVIVU.com, a Vietnamese online travel platform, in a calculated bid to woo Vietnamese tourists.

Trump International Hung Yen hoped to foster local sustainable development

This is the first project in Vietnam bearing the Trump brand from the US-based Trump Organisation, and one of more than 20 such projects in the world.

Drivers urged to slow down on Rung Sac Road as deer sighted frequently

The Can Gio Protective Forest Management Board has announced it had issued a public advisory and installed warning signs along Rung Sac Road, an area where deer are frequently seen.

Hanoi begins construction of new Yen So bus station

Construction has begun on the Yen So Bus Station, a major transport project in Hoang Mai District designed to handle between 800 and 1,000 bus trips per day.

Quy Nhon to open three pedestrian streets

Authorities of Quy Nhon City in the southern central province of Binh Dinh have approved a plan to open three pedestrian streets.

Vietnam ranks among Top 3 most popular destinations for APAC travelers

Vietnam has been named among the three most-searched destinations by travelers in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, according to Southeast Asia’s leading travel platform Traveloka.

Construction starts on new HCM City park

Construction of a 20,000 square-metre new park in HCM City kicked off on May 19.

Hanoi named top cultural, artistic destination in Asia

Hanoi has been ranked ninth among the world’s 20 greatest cities for art and culture for 2025 by the UK-based Time Out magazine, making it the highest-ranked destination in Asia.

Lien Khuong Airport to close for runway upgrade

Lien Khuong Airport in the Central Highlands city of Dalat is expected to shut down for six months to undergo a major VND 1.04 trillion upgrade of its runway and taxiways.

Vietnamese climber completes Everest and Lhotse summits in under 48 hours

Vietnamese climber Nguyen Manh Duy has reached the summits of Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse within 48 hours.

Vietnam and China launch new cross-border tourism route

The northern Cao Bang Province held a ceremony on May 16 to announce the opening of a new cross-border tourism route connecting Cao Bang city and Baise city of China’s Guangxi province.

Dak Lak man builds rotating wooden house to withstand harsh weather

A man in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak has constructed a self-rotating wooden house that can turn in any direction to avoid wind and rain.

Nha Trang listed among top 15 global summer destination in 2025

Nha Trang has been ranked 11th among the top 15 most prominent summer travel destinations worldwide in 2025, according to the latest report by the Mastercard Economics Institute.

Enjoy Danang Festival 2025 set to energize summer travel season

The Danang People’s Committee has announced plans to host Enjoy Danang Festival 2025 from June 19 to 23 at East Sea Park and other popular venues across the city.

'Unscientific' Japan megaquake rumours spook Hong Kong tourists

Unfounded online rumours warning that a huge earthquake will soon strike Japan are taking a toll on travel firms and airlines who report less demand from worried Hong Kongers.

One billion USD tourism project breaks ground in Ba Ria-Vung Tau

On May 15, Ho Tram Project Company Limited held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new 35-hectare subdivision with an investment of USD1 bn in Xuyen Moc District, Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province.

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