Travel

Vietjet Air advances its plan to launch a new route linking Hanoi and Prague, with a technical stop in Almaty of Kazakhstan, towards expanding links between Vietnam and Central Europe.

Vietnam international travel mart 2026 will feature around 450 booths, with more than 600 enterprises and tourism organisations expected to take part, organisers said.

Bai Tu Long Bay in Quang Ninh Province is listed among Southeast Asia’s seven wonders for 2026 by US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler.

Y Ty market, perched more than 2,000 metres above sea level in Lao Cai Province, comes alive every Saturday morning, drawing highland communities and visitors amid mist-covered mountains.

A street vendor in Nha Trang has captured international attention by singing in Russian to attract customers, delighting visitors with her warmth and creativity.

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.