Hanoi welcomes over 18 million visitors in first half of 2026
Hanoi welcomes over 18 million visitors in first half of 2026

VOV.VN - Hanoi received an estimated 18.01 million visitors during the past six months of this year , including more than 4.6 million international arrivals, according to a report released by the municipal Department of Tourism on June 17.

Hanoi welcomes over 18 million visitors in first half of 2026
A brick kiln village reborn as a tourist destination in Mekong Delta
A brick kiln village reborn as a tourist destination in Mekong Delta

VOV.VN - Once a major brick and ceramic production hub in Vietnam's Mekong Delta, mang Thit along Thay Cai Canal in Vinh Long province is transforming into a distinctive cultural and tourist destination, where former brick kilns continue to tell stories of local heritage, riverside life and generations of labour.

A brick kiln village reborn as a tourist destination in Mekong Delta
National Geographic explains how Hoi An’s creative scene is lighting up
National Geographic explains how Hoi An’s creative scene is lighting up

VOV.VN - National Geographic, one of the world’s most widely read and respected travel magazines, has published an article, featuring the dynamic beauty of Hoi An (Da Nang City) as contemporary art, innovative cuisine, and new cultural spaces contribute to its unique vitality.

National Geographic explains how Hoi An’s creative scene is lighting up
Vietnam Airlines launches Hanoi-Amsterdam air route
Vietnam Airlines launches Hanoi-Amsterdam air route

VOV.VN - The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on June 16 launched its first direct flight connecting Hanoi and Amsterdam, marking the carrier’s first-ever air route to the Netherlands.

Vietnam Airlines launches Hanoi-Amsterdam air route
Three Vietnamese destinations listed among Asia’s top tourist attractions
Three Vietnamese destinations listed among Asia’s top tourist attractions

VOV.VN - The War Remnants Museum and Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City, along with Hoi An Ancient Town in Da Nang City, have been named among Asia’s top tourist attractions in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best.

Three Vietnamese destinations listed among Asia’s top tourist attractions
Nha Trang named world's cheapest destination for five-star luxury stays
Nha Trang named world's cheapest destination for five-star luxury stays

VOV.VN - Nha Trang, formerly a city and now a ward in the southcentral province of Khanh Hoa, has been named the world’s cheapest destination for five-star luxury stays, with luxury hotel rooms averaging just £70 (US$95) per night, according to the latest Hotel Price Index 2026 published by Hotels.com.

Nha Trang named world's cheapest destination for five-star luxury stays
French newspaper  spotlights Vietnam’s landscapes, heritage and cuisine
French newspaper spotlights Vietnam’s landscapes, heritage and cuisine

VOV.VN - Vietnam ranks among Asia’s most rewarding destinations to explore, distinguished by its dramatic natural scenery, rich cultural heritage and cuisine widely regarded as one of the world’s most appealing, according to a recent feature by French newspaper Le Parisien.

French newspaper  spotlights Vietnam’s landscapes, heritage and cuisine
Ho Chi Minh City forms Waterway Tourism Society
Ho Chi Minh City forms Waterway Tourism Society

The Ho Chi Minh City Waterway Tourism Society (HWTS) has been launched as part of efforts to promote industry linkages, effectively exploit the city’s waterways tourism resources, and boost tourism.

Ho Chi Minh City forms Waterway Tourism Society
Bryde's whales return to Vietnam coast, signaling marine ecosystem recovery
Bryde's whales return to Vietnam coast, signaling marine ecosystem recovery

VOV.VN - Repeated sightings of Bryde's whales near Vietnam's central coastline are being viewed as a positive sign of marine ecosystem recovery, reflecting abundant food resources and improving environmental conditions in local waters.

Bryde's whales return to Vietnam coast, signaling marine ecosystem recovery
230 booths showcase Mekong Delta fruits and specialties in HCM City
230 booths showcase Mekong Delta fruits and specialties in HCM City

VOV.VN - The 2026 “On the Wharf, On the Boats” Fruit Week opened in Ho Chi Minh City on June 12, featuring more than 230 booths from Ho Chi Minh City and provinces across the Mekong Delta and Southeast Vietnam.

230 booths showcase Mekong Delta fruits and specialties in HCM City
Ha Long Bay temporarily closes Soi Sim beach to visitors
Ha Long Bay temporarily closes Soi Sim beach to visitors

The Management Board of the Ha Long Bay–Yen Tu World Heritage Site has temporarily suspended visitors' access to Soi Sim beach while reviewing and completing legal procedures related to the site.

Ha Long Bay temporarily closes Soi Sim beach to visitors
Vietnam showcases tourism strengths at Hong Kong travel expo
Vietnam showcases tourism strengths at Hong Kong travel expo

Vietnam is promoting its diverse tourism offerings at the 40th International Travel Expo (ITE) Hong Kong (China) 2026, which opened on June 11 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Vietnam showcases tourism strengths at Hong Kong travel expo
Vietnam outpaces Thailand and Singapore in attracting Australian tourists
Vietnam outpaces Thailand and Singapore in attracting Australian tourists

VOV.VN - Vietnam continues to strengthen its position as a leading destination for Australian travelers, ranking as the second most popular country in Southeast Asia for visitors from Australia and surpassing both Thailand and Singapore.

Vietnam outpaces Thailand and Singapore in attracting Australian tourists
A glimpse into authentic Mekong Delta life at Chom Hom market
A glimpse into authentic Mekong Delta life at Chom Hom market

VOV.VN - Chom Hom market, located along the historic Xa No Canal in Vi Thanh ward, Can Tho city, offers visitors one of the most authentic cultural experiences in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta.

A glimpse into authentic Mekong Delta life at Chom Hom market
Soi Sim listed among world’s 100 best beaches of 2026
Soi Sim listed among world’s 100 best beaches of 2026

VOV.VN - Soi Sim Beach, a quiet jade beauty in the heart of Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh province, has been named among the top 100 beaches in the world curated by Corona's global experts.

Soi Sim listed among world’s 100 best beaches of 2026
Mui Ne emerges as one of Asia's top kitesurfing destinations
Mui Ne emerges as one of Asia's top kitesurfing destinations

Thanks to its reliable winds, favourable climate and unique coastal scenery, Mui Ne is becoming one of Asia's leading kitesurfing destinations, attracting growing numbers of international tourists and athletes each year, according to Figaro Nautisme, a French magazine specialising in maritime tourism and water sports.

Mui Ne emerges as one of Asia's top kitesurfing destinations
Heritage project to promote HCM City culture and cuisine on TikTok
Heritage project to promote HCM City culture and cuisine on TikTok

VOV.VN - The “Chạm di sản” (Touching Heritage) project, themed “Ký ức đô thị” (Urban Memories), is set to promote Ho Chi Minh City’s culture, tourism and cuisine on TikTok, with activities initially taking place in Sai Gon, Ben Thanh and Cho Lon wards.

Heritage project to promote HCM City culture and cuisine on TikTok
Loc An rock embankment emerges as hidden coastal check-in spot in Vung Tau
Loc An rock embankment emerges as hidden coastal check-in spot in Vung Tau

VOV.VN - Located in Vung Tau ward, Ho Chi Minh City, the Loc An rock embankment is gradually becoming a new check-in destination for young travelers thanks to its untouched beauty and peaceful seaside atmosphere, offering a different experience from many crowded beach destinations in the region.

Loc An rock embankment emerges as hidden coastal check-in spot in Vung Tau
Star Voyager cruise ship brings 1,300 foreign tourists to Khanh Hoa
Star Voyager cruise ship brings 1,300 foreign tourists to Khanh Hoa

VOV.VN - The Bahamas-flagged cruise ship Star Voyager docked at the Cam Ranh International Port in Khanh Hoa province, a major tourist destination in central Vietnam, on June 9 with 1,300 passengers on board.

Star Voyager cruise ship brings 1,300 foreign tourists to Khanh Hoa
Ta Xua earns first nomination for Asia’s Leading Emerging Tourism Destination
Ta Xua earns first nomination for Asia’s Leading Emerging Tourism Destination

VOV.VN - Ta Xua in northern Son La province has been nominated for Asia’s Leading Emerging Tourism Destination at the World Travel Awards 2026 for the first time, marking a new milestone for the northwestern destination known for its dramatic mountain landscapes and rich ethnic cultural identity.

Ta Xua earns first nomination for Asia’s Leading Emerging Tourism Destination
Vietnam Airlines offers 5.5 million domestic seats for summer travel peak
Vietnam Airlines offers 5.5 million domestic seats for summer travel peak

VOV.VN - During the summer travel peak, running through August 16, Vietnam Airlines Group, comprising Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines and Vietnam Air Services Company (VASCO), will offer nearly 5.5 million seats across its domestic network to meet strong seasonal demand.

Vietnam Airlines offers 5.5 million domestic seats for summer travel peak
Rau muống xào tỏi ranks third among Southeast Asia's top 54 side dishes
Rau muống xào tỏi ranks third among Southeast Asia's top 54 side dishes

VOV.VN - Rau muống xào tỏi (morning glory stir-fry), a familiar dish in Vietnamese meals, ranked third on the international food website TasteAtlas' list of Southeast Asia's top 54 side dishes.

Rau muống xào tỏi ranks third among Southeast Asia's top 54 side dishes
Discovering “inland Ha Long Bay” amid vast forests of Tuyen Quang
Discovering “inland Ha Long Bay” amid vast forests of Tuyen Quang

Nestled among the sweeping mountains and forests of northern Vietnam, Thuong Lam commune in Tuyen Quang province unfolds like a living ink-wash painting, where towering limestone ranges are reflected in the emerald waters of the Na Hang-Lam Binh ecological lake.​

Discovering “inland Ha Long Bay” amid vast forests of Tuyen Quang
What to know about Vietnam's unusual wooden bridge rebuilt after every flood
What to know about Vietnam's unusual wooden bridge rebuilt after every flood

VOV.VN - Located in Central Vietnam, Ong Cop Bridge has become famous not for modern engineering, but for its unusual cycle of disappearing during flood season and being rebuilt by local residents every year.

What to know about Vietnam's unusual wooden bridge rebuilt after every flood
Khmer artisans preserve centuries-old sedge mat weaving in Ca Hom village
Khmer artisans preserve centuries-old sedge mat weaving in Ca Hom village

VOV.VN - For more than a century, the Ca Hom sedge mat weaving village in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta has preserved the rhythm of rural life through colourful handwoven mats, with each thread carrying not only the craftsmanship of generations, but also the memories, culture and soul of the river land.

Khmer artisans preserve centuries-old sedge mat weaving in Ca Hom village
International arrivals to Vietnam reach record high in first five months
International arrivals to Vietnam reach record high in first five months

VOV.VN - Vietnam welcomed 10.6 million international visitors in the first five months of 2026, the highest figure ever recorded for the January–May period, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.

International arrivals to Vietnam reach record high in first five months
What awaits travellers in Buon Ma Thuot - Vietnam’s coffee capital?
What awaits travellers in Buon Ma Thuot - Vietnam’s coffee capital?

VOV.VN - Buon Ma Thuot, dubbed Vietnam's coffee capital, has been named among National Geographic's 15 best food destinations for 2026, thanks not only to its renowned brews but also to immersive cultural experiences rooted in coffee heritage and indigenous traditions.

What awaits travellers in Buon Ma Thuot - Vietnam’s coffee capital?
Da Nang hosts one of its largest MICE groups of 2026
Da Nang hosts one of its largest MICE groups of 2026

VOV.VN - Da Nang is hosting a domestic MICE delegation of around 5,000 people this week, one of the largest such groups to visit the city in 2026, according to the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Da Nang hosts one of its largest MICE groups of 2026
Khanh Hoa tour operators urge support for Russian speaking workforce
Khanh Hoa tour operators urge support for Russian speaking workforce

VOV.VN - Tourism businesses in Vietnam’s coastal province of Khanh Hoa are calling for urgent solutions to address a growing shortage of Russian-speaking personnel as arrivals from Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries are forecast to surge over the next two years.

Khanh Hoa tour operators urge support for Russian speaking workforce
Vietnamese airlines adjust Japan flight schedules due to Storm Jangmi
Vietnamese airlines adjust Japan flight schedules due to Storm Jangmi

Vietnamese airlines operating routes to and from Japan have adjusted flight schedules for June 3 due to the impact of Storm Jangmi.

Vietnamese airlines adjust Japan flight schedules due to Storm Jangmi
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