Travel

Vietnam welcomed 12.25 million international visitors in the first half of 2026, up 14.9 per cent from a year earlier, as Russia became its third-largest source market.

Danang City will hold the Enjoy Danang 2026 Festival from July 22 to 26 at East Sea Park and the city's beaches, featuring new cultural, entertainment, sporting, culinary and beach activities.

A mother and her child were rescued unharmed after becoming stranded in the top of a coconut tree when strong winds disrupted a parasailing landing at Bai Chay Beach in Quang Ninh Province.

Ho Chi Minh City has begun work on a USD 1.12-billion riverside redevelopment that will transform the historic Nha Rong-Khanh Hoi Port waterfront into a 73.3 hectare public park and cultural precinct.

Passengers will be able to travel free on Ho Chi Minh City's Metro Line 1 on July 2, with additional evening services scheduled to accommodate crowds attending the city's fireworks celebrations.

Vietnam Railways has reduced fares by 10 per cent on North-South passenger trains from July 1 to August 16, following a sustained decline in domestic fuel prices.

A local explorer from Quang Tri has had a newly-discovered cave named in his honour after identifying its entrance in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, one of the world's richest karst landscapes.

Passengers can travel free on 134 bus routes across Ho Chi Minh City from July 1 under a new policy aimed at encouraging public transport use and reducing traffic congestion.

Quang Ninh Province has launched a traditional three-plank boat tour on Ha Long Bay, offering visitors a cultural experience that combines sightseeing, maritime heritage and local traditions.

A newly discovered 3,000-metre cave in Phong Nha-Ke Bang has revealed vast limestone formations and rare cave pearls, offering a remarkable glimpse into one of Vietnam's latest natural discoveries.

Vietnam is looking to artificial intelligence and the fast growing independent travel market to attract more international visitors and reshape its tourism industry.

Authorities in Mui Ne Ward, Lam Dong Province, have set up a rapid response team after tourists reported seafood scams at the popular Mui Ne Fishing Village.

Gia Lai Province will host the second Vietnam Travel Day on August 13-17 as part of efforts to boost tourism cooperation and attract international visitors.

More than 20 rescuers were deployed to save a German tourist who broke his leg while travelling alone by motorcycle in a mountainous area of Danang.

Forest rangers in Quang Tri Province have discovered a large cave hidden within primary forest, raising the possibility of an extensive underground cave network in the area.

Demand for accommodation in Vung Tau is rising sharply during the summer holiday season, with many beachfront hotels reporting strong booking levels, particularly on weekends.

Vietnam has introduced new aviation security regulations that allow authorities to impose temporary or lifetime flight bans on passengers who threaten safety or disrupt airline operations.

Authorities are working to reopen Soi Sim Beach in Halong Bay after it was named among the world's 100 most beautiful beaches for 2026.

Gia Lai is seeking to develop cruise tourism as a key segment to diversify international arrivals and increase tourism revenue