Noi Bai International Airport handled around 115,000 passengers on January 4, the final day of the New Year holiday, hitting the peak of the four-day travel period.

In the early days of 2026, the Huu Nghi International Border Gate in Lang Son province has come alive from early mornings with a steady stream of domestic and international tourists completing entry and exit procedures.

Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism sector has set the target of welcoming 61 million visitors in 2026, including 11 million international arrivals, and earning VND330 trillion (US$12.5 billion) in revenue.

In the early hours of January 1, 2026, the first international visitors from the Republic of Korea (RoK) officially arrived at Phu Quoc International Airport, marking the beginning of a highly promising tourism year for Pearl Island.

VOV.VN - Nguyen Thi Oanh won the women’s title, while Hoang Nguyen Thanh claimed the men’s crown at the Vietnam International Half Marathon (VIHM) 2026 in Hanoi on January 1.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s foreign affairs in 2025 were marked by an intense pace of senior-level diplomacy, with frequent bilateral visits and active participation by Party and State leaders in major multilateral forums.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on Vietnam’s diplomatic sector to enhance the country’s international standing and actively shape its role in global affairs, highlighting the importance of soft power in reflecting Vietnam’s growing stature and capabilities.

VOV.VN - The south-central province of Khanh Hoa is scheduled to play host to the International Kitesurfing Festival 2025 at My Hoa beach from January 15–17, 2026, according to a local official.

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.

VOV.VN - In 2025, Vietnam made its mark by moving from integration to co-creating global cultural norms, programmes and initiatives, demonstrating a proactive and responsible role and a steadily standing in the international arena.