VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has proposed a VND3.15 trillion (about US$110 million) international cruise port in Vung Tau, as part of a broader list of investment projects for 2026–2030 aimed at boosting marine tourism and regional connectivity.

VOV.VN - The “Cuc Phuong Highland 2026” Cultural and Sports Festival opened on April 17 in Cuc Phuong commune, Ninh Binh province, drawing a large number of delegates, local residents and visitors.

A solemn incense offering ceremony was held on April 17 (the first day of the third lunar month of 2026) at the Hung Kings Temple historical relic site in Hy Cuong commune, Phu Tho province, marking the opening of the Hung Kings Commemoration Festival and the Ancestral Land Culture and Tourism Week 2026.

VOV.VN - A vibrant series of cultural and tourism activities will be launched during the Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2026, scheduled to take place from late April.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and China will further deepen political trust, enhance strategic coordination, and expand practical cooperation across key sectors, including infrastructure connectivity, trade, investment, energy and tourism.

The nationwide merging and restructuring of administrative units is reshaping the development landscape, expanding geographic space and resource capacity for localities, with tourism emerging as a key growth driver by harnessing integrated natural and cultural assets.

VOV.VN - The 2026 Vietnam regional meeting of the Tourism Promotion Organization for Global Cities (TPO) held in Tay Ninh province, southern Vietnam from April 14-15 drew more than 160 domestic and international delegates, opening opportunities to strengthen linkages and boost sustainable tourism development in the southeastern region.

VOV.VN - Gia Lai, a Central Highlands province of Vietnam, will host the Gia Lai U-14 International Football Festival 2026 from May 11 to 17 at Pleiku Arena and the Ham Rong Training Centre, according to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism on April 14.

VOV.VN - Khanh Hoa, a south-central coastal province of Vietnam, will organise a string of cultural and tourism events in the coming period to attract visitors and sustain growth in the tourism sector, while gradually developing distinctive products to enhance its destination brand.

A delegation of the Quang Ninh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism held talks with representatives of cruise operator Adora on April 13 to strengthen cooperation and boost cruise tourism promotion in China.