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Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Quang Tri Province, has recorded 26 newly discovered caves following a 2026 survey, boosting its scientific and tourism value.

Tan Son Nhat International Airport, HCM City, is expected to handle about 125,000 passengers a day over the Reunification Day (April 30)-May day holiday.

Vietnamese workers will receive an additional paid day off each year as the country designates November 24 as Vietnam Culture Day.

Cat Ba Island, Haiphong City, will suspend roadworks during the Reunification Day (April 30)-May 1 holiday and summer 2026 to ensure safety and preserve its tourist appeal.

Five southern localities have agreed to propose to the government a coastal expressway linking Ho Chi Minh City with Can Tho under a public-private partnership (PPP).

Unmuzzled and free-roaming dogs continue to pose risks in Ho Chi Minh City despite fines and regular enforcement, with authorities warning of potential rabies transmission.

Hanoi will exempt fares on subsidised public transport, including buses and urban rail, for seven days during the Hung Kings’ Commemoration and the Reunification Day (April 30)-May 1 holidays.

Vietnamese authorities say all national vessels and crew in the Strait of Hormuz remain safe, as coordination continues with Iran to ensure secure passage.

Visitors to HCM City during the Reunification Day (April 30)-May Day holiday will be able to enjoy dinner cruises and fireworks displays on the Saigon River.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and his wife Kim Hye Kyung strolled by Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi on Thursday evening during his state visit to Vietnam.

Police in Ho Chi Minh City will carry out surprise inspections at hotspots for illegal pick-up points, with both drivers and transport firms facing penalties for violations.

Ho Chi Minh City plans to introduce express bus services linking the city centre and Tan Son Nhat Airport with Long Thanh Airport, with travel times of about 60 to 70 minutes.

Mu Cang Chai Commune, Lao Cai Province, will host its first terraced field climbing race during the flooded-field season, offering a unique sports tourism experience.

Emergency crews in Danang City took nearly three hours to rescue a US tourist weighing almost 300 kg after he fell and became trapped in a cramped bathroom.

Hanoi will deploy additional electric buses on several routes in the coming days as part of its push towards greener public transport, according to the city’s Public Transport Management Centre.

Authorities in the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang Province have proposed upgrading the planned Cao Bang Airport from category 4C to 4E.

Authorities in Dong Nai Province will stage 12 high-altitude fireworks displays alongside cultural and sporting events to mark the Reunification Day (April 30) holiday.

Five small earthquakes struck mountainous areas of Danang City and neighbouring Quang Ngai Province in the central region of Vietnam on April 22, with no reports of tremors felt or damage.

Severe erosion along the Red River in Phu Tho Province has forced the emergency evacuation of 11 households after ground subsidence cracked walls and threatened homes.