Travel

Vietnam’s passport has climbed seven spots in the latest Henley Passport Index, reflecting improved visa-free or visa-on-arrival access for Vietnamese citizens to destinations around the world.

The HCM City Department of Tourism has recommended reopening helicopter tours, which offer panoramic views of the city, following a temporary suspension.

The Vinh Moc Tunnels in Quang Tri feature 86 family shelters and witnessed 17 wartime births, offering a powerful glimpse into life beneath bombs.

Vietjet offers a promotion with tickets priced from only 0 VND (Excluded taxes and fees) and 20kg free checked baggage for international flights (Terms & Conditions).

A large whale was spotted near Hon Rom, part of the Nha Trang Bay marine protected area in Khanh Hoa Province on July 22, captivating both tourists and local divers.

Waterway police in the southern central province of Khanh Hoa have found many tourist boats violating safety regulations.

Authorities in Gia Lai Province have approved an investment policy for a modern smart eco-urban mega project spanning over 201 hectares, with a total investment of approximately USD 676 million.

A roadside street vendor in the central city of Danang has been fined for overcharging a group of Lao tourists.

The Vung Tau-Con Dao high-speed boat service has been suspended for four days, from July 22 to July 25, due to adverse weather conditions caused by Typhoon Wipha.

National Geographic, one of the world’s leading travel publications, has published an article highlighting Mui Ne in Vietnam as an emerging destination for watersports in Southeast Asia.

Tourist sites in the northern province of Ninh Binh have halted ticket sales for waterway tours due to Storm Wipha.

Lao Cai Province has issued an urgent directive requiring local authorities and tourism businesses to suspend all outdoor activities to ensure safety amid the approaching Typhoon Wipha.

Typhoon Wipha has caused widespread disruption to air travel across Vietnam, grounding many domestic and international flights on July 21 and 22.

Danang International Airport has introduced Face ID technology via the VNeID platform to allow paperless processing for passengers on selected domestic flights.

The ancient Vinh Hung Tower, part of a national special relic in Ca Mau Province, is repeatedly flooded during heavy rains, threatening its preservation.

Vietnam’s tourism market is seeing a surge in travel demand ahead of the National Day holiday on September 2, with travel agencies launching new packages to meet early demand.

Hanoi has emerged as the most searched destination by Vietnamese travelers for the upcoming National Day holiday from August 29 to September 3.

Turkish Airlines, recently named “Best Airline in Europe 2025” by Skytrax, plans to raise the number of flights between Vietnam and Turkey as a way of further strengthening regional air connectivity.

Greg Norman has been reappointed as Vietnam’s Tourism Ambassador for the 2025–2030 term, Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on July 18.