Travel

Vietnam's railway sector has begun selling tickets for a new train service linking the former imperial capital of Hue with Phong Nha in Quang Tri Province.

Phu Quoc recorded the fastest growth in domestic bookings among Vietnamese travellers, while Bangkok was the most searched overseas destination.

Danang has set visiting hours for Son Tra Peninsula and urged tourists to use only authorised routes after accidents and other incidents were reported in unauthorised areas.

Vietnam Airlines flight VN34 from Munich to Hanoi turned back shortly after take-off on August 15 after the Boeing 787-9 developed a technical problem.

Hanoi plans to deploy 500 additional coaches at its bus stations during the five-day National Day holiday to meet a projected surge in passenger demand.

Daklak Province plans to promote Buon Ma Thuot coffee, local culture and distinctive landscapes to international audiences through Discovery.

Miss World Opal Suchata Chuangsri has explored Ha Long Bay and other attractions in Quang Ninh Province, immersing herself in the province's landscape, history and local culture.

Vietnam aims to become a competitive medical tourism destination in Southeast Asia, targeting 750,000 international medical tourists and USD 1 billion in direct healthcare revenue by 2030.

A 19-year-old woman fell into a deep hole while taking photos on Son Tra Peninsula in Danang City and was rescued safely on the night of August 11.

Demand for air travel between Vietnam and Australia is growing, prompting airlines to expand their networks and add new routes.

HCM City showcased its tourism offerings in Sydney on August 10 in a push to attract more Australian visitors and strengthen ties between tourism businesses in the two countries.

Authorities are investigating after a female tourist filming a passing train on Hanoi's famous railway cafe street had her phone knocked from her hand by the train.

Hue authorities are exploring ways to expand tourism along the Huong River while reviewing flood drainage measures and coastal erosion control.

An Indian billionaire family is planning a lavish wedding costing around VND 130 billion (USD 4.94 million) in Nha Trang, with more than 1,400 guests expected to attend.

The 20th International Travel Expo HCM City (ITE HCMC 2026), to be held on August 27-29, is expected to be its largest edition yet, with more than 520 exhibitors, 260 international buyers.

One of Vietnam's oldest high schools could become a tourist destination under a proposal highlighting its 151-year history and well-preserved French colonial architecture.

Beach holidays remain the top choice for Vietnamese travellers this summer, with Danang leading domestic search rankings, according to Booking.com.

Vietnam became Southeast Asia's second-largest aviation market in July, overtaking Thailand as airlines expanded capacity amid rising international visitor numbers.

A tour guide in Hoi An has been praised after politely asking a foreign tourist wearing revealing clothing to change before entering the historic Japanese Covered Bridge.