Vietnam has been recognised as a compelling travel destination, drawing attention from international tourists thanks to its favourable visa and immigration policies.

VOV.VN - Local representative Nguyen Tuong San departed Ho Chi Minh City on August 7 as she headed to Thailand to compete at Miss International Queen 2024, a beauty contest specifically held for transgender women.

VOV.VN - Local students successfully brought home a special award, along with two gold and one silver medals, at the Korea International Youth Olympiad - KIYO 4i, which was held from August 4 to 6 in the Republic of Korea (RoK).

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese pearl island of Phu Quoc off the coast of the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang received 63,116 international tourists, up 27.4% year on year, reported the provincial Department of Tourism.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) beat their French rivals to earn the first place at the Nha Trang International Light Bay Festival 2024, the world's first drone light show competition, which wrapped up in the south central province of Khanh Hoa on August 3.

Vietnam was selected as partner country of the India International Hospitality Expo (IHE 2024) at the opening ceremony on August 3 in Noida, Utta Pradesh state.

Vietnam's logistics industry is witnessing significant changes and has become an attractive destination for businesses and investors, insiders said at a series of seminars held within the on-going Vietnam International Logistics Exhibition (VILOG) 2024 in Ho Chi Minh City.

An international seminar discussing measures and giving policy suggestions to further boost the Vietnam-Brazil relationship was jointly held in Hanoi on August 2 by the Vietnam Institute of American Studies (VIAS) under the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS), and the Brazilian Embassy in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The third Ninh Binh Festival will be held on an international scale for the first time this November to offer special experiences to travelers visiting the northern province, according to the provincial administration.

Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam has been named the most inspiring brand in Vietnam 2024 (Banking Sector) by International Business Magazine, marking the third consecutive year the bank has received this prestigious award.