The Da Nang New Year Festival 2026, an annual city-level cultural and tourism event, officially is underway in the central economic hub, offering a wide range of artistic and entertainment activities for residents and visitors.

VOV.VN - The Republic of Korea (RoK) is aiming to welcome 600,000 Vietnamese tourists in 2026, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, as travel demand between the two countries continues to rebound strongly, said the Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO).

VOV.VN - Vietnamese player Nguyen Thanh Bao claimed the silver medal at the International Xiangqi Masters Tournament – 7th Phuong Trang Cup, which concluded at Da Nang Times Square on December 28.

The 21st Hoi An – Japan Cultural Exchange was officially opened in Hoi An ancient town, the central city of Da Nang on December 26 evening.

VOV.VN - Da Nang city, a major tourist destination in central Vietnam, welcomed 17.3 million visitors in 2025, up 15% year on year, underscoring the strong recovery and growing role of tourism in the city’s economic structure.

The International Xiangqi Masters Tournament – 7th Phuong Trang Cup officially opened on December 22 at FUTA Residence – Da Nang Times Square in the central city of Da Nang, attracting the participation of many of Asia’s leading xiangqi players.

VOV.VN - The Da Nang Youth Union, in coordination with the city’s Department of Science and Technology, held the 2025 Da Nang Innovation and Startup Festival on the morning of December 14.

The Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (VMRCC), together with relevant agencies and the ship’s local agent, on December 11 coordinated the emergency transfer of a passenger injured aboard the cruise ship Westerdam en route from the northern province of Quang Ninh to Tien Sa Port in Da Nang.

The Da Nang New Year Festival 2026, set to take place from December 30, 2025 to January 3, 2026, will feature a wide range of new artistic and entertainment activities designed to enhance visitor experiences, stimulate tourism demand, and create a festive atmosphere to welcome 2026.

VOV.VN - A fatal traffic collision occurred early on December 9 on the Da Nang-Quang Ngai expressway, resulting in three deaths and ten injuries.