Travel

More than 60 per cent of international airlines have raised or plan to raise airfares from mid-March as surging fuel costs put pressure on the global aviation industry.

Cam Ranh International Airport in Khanh Hoa Province ranked sixth in the World’s Cleanest Airports 2026 category for facilities handling under 30 million passengers annually.

Vietnam’s railway sector is adding extra passenger services to meet rising travel demand during the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day, Reunification Day, and May Day holidays.

After nearly nine years of restoration, Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral is shedding its scaffolding, with key sections complete as conservation works continue.

Sun Group has signed a strategic agreement with Changi Airports International to develop and operate Phu Quoc International Airport to global standards ahead of APEC 2027.

Vietnam is increasingly capturing the attention of Korean travelers seeking short-term, high-value trips, marking a significant shift in the Republic of Korea’s (RoK) outbound travel market.

A community tourism village in Kon Tum is planting 2,000 cherry blossom trees to enhance its landscape and attract more visitors.

A Tokyo man has travelled to Ha Giang, now part of Tuyen Quang Province, more than 100 times, driven by his love for the landscape and a desire to support local communities.

Vietnam has ranked among the most searched destinations by French travellers, alongside major tourism hubs in Europe and Asia.

A Vietnamese travel blogger has recalled the “longest 40 minutes” of his life after being stranded on a snowy mountain in Norway, moments before an avalanche struck.

Jacaranda trees are in full bloom across Dalat, bathing streets in purple and drawing visitors eager to stroll beneath the blossoms and capture the city’s seasonal charm.

Ferry operators on the Sa Ky-Ly Son route have reduced ticket prices from March 18 after fuel costs eased, following earlier hikes that drew public complaints.

A photograph captured in Con Dao has earned Vietnamese photographer Nguyen Hieu Linh a top honour at the Sony World Photography Awards 2026.

A sales director in Ho Chi Minh City has traded his car for cycling, riding up to 30 kilometres a day and saving about VND 5 million (USD 195) a month.

Illegal drone activity near airports disrupted thousands of Vietnam Airlines passengers in a week, causing losses of VND 5.6 billion (about USD 220,000), aviation authorities said.

Vietnam Airlines and Pacific Airlines have been appointed official carriers of Hue Festival 2026, providing support worth over VND 1.1 billion (about USD 43,000).

A high-speed ferry service between Vung Tau and Con Dao will double its frequency and offer discounted fares to meet rising travel demand during the 2026 summer peak.

After 25 years in a high-pressure software consulting career in the US, Susan Lindgren left her job to prioritise her health, a decision that eventually led her to settle in Danang.

Ho Chi Minh City has launched a public e-bike service in its central area, drawing strong interest from residents and tourists during a free trial period running until March 31.