Development of green and sustainable tourism as well as smart urban areas were the focus of the 14th East Asia Local and Regional Government Congress organised in the central city of Hue on June 6.

VOV.VN - The ancient town of Hoi An in Quang Nam province on June 5 launched an international paragliding competition, the first of its kind, as part of the Quang Nam Cultural, Sports and Tourism Days 2025.

The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh served 9.1 million holiday-makers, including 330,000 foreigners, earning over VND4.25 trillion (US$163.28 million) in the first five months of 2025, up 7% in the number of tourists compared to the same period last years.

VOV.VN - National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on June 1 launched a direct flight route from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Denpasar, the capital of Bali (Indonesia).

VOV.VN - The Hanoi Tourism Festival 2025 officially opened at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in the capital on May 30 evening on the theme of "Experience Hanoi 2025."

With aspirations to become a locality that successfully develops tourism respectful of Muslim culture and visitor needs, the northern province of Quang Ninh is seeking support, collaboration, and shared efforts to build a thriving Halal tourism sector.

VOV.VN - The urban landscape of Hue, the former imperial city of Vietnam, is gradually transforming towards being more civilised, green, clean, and beautiful, helping the city become an ideal destination and increasingly appealing to both domestic and international tourists.

The Hanoi Tourism Festival is set to take place from May 30 to June 1 at the Thang Long-Hanoi Heritage Conservation Centre, offering visitors a range of cultural and culinary experiences.

VOV.VN - Hanoi welcomed an estimated 3.16 million foreign visitors in the first five months of this year, marking a 20.2% increase from the same period in 2024, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.

The Department of International Cooperation under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and China’s Nanning Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, and Tourism on May 21 jointly organised a cultural exchange and tourism promotion programme in Hanoi.