The upcoming official visit to Vietnam by President of the European Council António Costa holds great significance for the Vietnam – European Union relations, particularly as it follows the successful 14th National Party Congress, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium Nguyen Van Thao.

VOV.VN - The State visit to Vietnam by Lao General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse on January 26–27, 2026 is seen as an important milestone that will help operationalise and further deepen the strategic cohesion within the special Vietnam–Laos relationship.

Building a comprehensive and consistent tourism data system is emerging as a crucial condition for Vietnam’s tourism sector to strengthen governance capacity, improve competitiveness and enhance visitor experiences.

VOV.VN - World-renowned travel guide Lonely Planet has named 10 of the best places to visit in Vietnam in its latest recommendations.

VOV.VN - The recent launch of tourism ecommerce platform Visit Vietnam is expected to lay the digital foundation for a data-driven, transparent, and more competitive tourism industry, supporting smarter governance, more efficient business operations, and higher-quality travel experiences.

VOV.VN - US-based travel website Travel Off Path has named Hoi An Ancient Town, now part of the central coastal city of Da Nang, among its top four destinations in Asia to visit in 2026, ranking third on the list.

The national tourism data platform Visit Vietnam has been introduced and is scheduled for full operation in the second quarter of 2026, marking a pivotal step into the digital era of Vietnam’s tourism.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s national tourism data platform, “Visit Vietnam,” is set to be officially launched on December 20, 2025, in Phu Quoc, southern An Giang province, marking the start of a unified, data-driven approach to tourism management long anticipated by the sector.

Frigate 015 – Tran Hung Dao and the delegation of the Vietnam People’s Navy (VPN) on December 14 departed Jinhae Naval Base, concluding a four-day trip to the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Frigate 015-Tran Hung Dao and a delegation of the Vietnam People’s Navy departed Kure Port in Hiroshima prefecture on December 10, concluding a four-day visit to Japan.