VOV.VN - Phu Quoc island in southern Vietnam is expected to receive a surge in Russian tourists at the end of 2025, coinciding with the peak travel season as Russians seek to escape the cold winter months.

VOV.VN - Russian airline Aeroflot has announced that it will launch a direct route from Irkutsk (Russia) to Cam Ranh (Vietnam) from September 5 with a frequency of 2 flights per week in response to a sharp rise in Russian tourist arrivals to Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Russia is considering establishing a Russian language training centre for the entire Southeast Asian region in Vietnam, to promote cultural exchange and strengthen mutual understanding, said Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Nikolayevich Chernyshenko.

As part of a series of activities marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Russia, the Vietnamese play “The 72nd Petition” was staged in Moscow on July 17, bringing the image and spirit of President Ho Chi Minh to Russian audiences.

VOV.VN - Vietnam welcomed nearly 259,850 Russian visitors in the first half of 2025, equaling the total number recorded in all of 2024, which stood at 232,300.

The first “Vietnam corner” in a major Russian supermarket chain officially launched on June 27 at a Magnit Extra store in Moscow, as part of a joint initiative by Vietnam’s Masan Group and Russia’s Magnit Group.

Brazil, which is holding the rotating chair of BRICS for 2025, has officially announced Vietnam as a “partner country” of BRICS – the bloc of emerging economies advancing global cooperation and international governance reform.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is experiencing a sharp rise in Russian tourist arrivals, driven by the swift resumption of direct charter flights, favourable visa policies, and the country’s strong appeal as a safe, affordable, and year-round warm destination.

VOV.VN - Budget airline VietJet Air launched its first direct flight from Vladivostok, Russia, to Khanh Hoa province, Vietnam, on June 15.

VOV.VN - The 2025 Russian Film Week will take place from June 26 to 28 in Hanoi, offering Vietnamese audiences a chance to enjoy some of Russia’s best-known films.