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Vietnam tourism boom fuels heritage tech and QR payments

Overview

The July tourism surge continued, with official data confirming 7.74 million overnight visitors in the first five months and international arrivals up 23.6 % year‑on‑year.

Authorities are turning historic sites into active cultural venues. The Thang Long Imperial Citadel and the Temple of Literature in Hanoi now host exhibitions, concerts and fashion shows, while Ngoc Rong Cave and the Trang An‑Ninh Binh Forestival feature immersive, music‑driven productions. The Museum of Women’s Vietnam opened a 3‑D‑mapping show, “Giao thời”, using projection, sound and interactive sensors to make heritage more accessible to younger visitors. New legislation supports digitisation of cultural patrimony across the country.

National Citizen Commercial Joint Stock Bank launched VietQR Global, a cross‑border QR‑code payment system. Tourists can pay instantly with Chinese, Korean, Thai, Laotian and Cambodian e‑wallets at Sun Group venues ranging from InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort to JW Marriott Phú Quốc Emerald Bay, further simplifying spending for visitors.

In mid‑July, more than 100 overseas Vietnamese youths from 32 countries arrived in Hanoi for the Vietnam Summer Camp 2026. Over 14 days they will travel 1,500 km to sites linked to President Hồ Chí Minh, heritage locations and naval academies, aiming to deepen cultural knowledge, language skills and volunteer engagement.

The central province of Lam Dong, newly merged with Đăk Nông and Bình Thuận, rolled out a “highlands‑forest‑sea” tourism campaign for the summer. Visitor numbers hit nearly 12 million in the first half of 2026, an 18 % rise, with 825,000 foreigners, generating about US$1.28 billion in revenue. New events include the 11th Da Lat Flower Festival and the reopening of Liên Khuông International Airport on 19 August.

Timeline

about 3 hours ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Sun PhuQuoc Airways recruits cabin crew, offering up to 90 million VND monthly
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about 4 hours ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
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about 22 hours ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
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1 day ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
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1 day ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Vietnam Summer Camp 2026 launches with 100+ overseas youth on heritage tour
Over 100 overseas Vietnamese youths from 32 nations joined a 14‑day heritage tour in Vietnam, launched by Deputy Foreign Minister Lê Thị Thu Hằng to strengthen cultural ties.
1 day ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
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2 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
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2 days ago

[BUSINESS] 6 sources
Vietnam's NCB launches VietQR Global for cross‑border QR payments
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3 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
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3 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
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4 days ago

[CULTURE] 12 sources
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4 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
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4 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
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4 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
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5 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
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5 days ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
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5 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Vietnam airline tickets drop to as low as 38,000 đồng on popular routes
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6 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
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6 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
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6 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
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6 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
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6 days ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
Vietnam Airlines lifts flight frequencies to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan
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6 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
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7 days ago

[BUSINESS] 7 sources
Vietnam's tourism boom drives surge in luxury hotel projects and golf offerings
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7 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Sun PhuQuoc Airways launches major cabin crew recruitment drive in Hanoi
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8 days ago

[CULTURE] 5 sources
Vietnam tourism authority highlights top 10 beaches as visitor numbers surge
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8 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Vietjet launches 0‑dong ticket sale and 20% discount for higher classes
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8 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
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9 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
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9 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
AEON Mall expands in Da Nang with second 10‑ha commercial complex
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9 days ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Sun PhuQuoc Airways launches domestic Dong Hoi routes and adds daily Seoul flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh
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10 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
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10 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Vietnam Railways cuts passenger fares by 10% for summer travel
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11 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
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11 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
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11 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
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11 days ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
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11 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
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12 days ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
AEON Mall opens first Da Nang shopping centre, creating 1,700 jobs
AEON Mall opened its first Da Nang centre on 3 July 2026, a 30,000 m² mall with 60 stores, expected to create 1,700 jobs and strengthen Vietnam‑Japan ties.
12 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Vietnam promotes coastal tourism in Thanh Hóa and Nghệ An
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13 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Ho Chi Minh City launches water fireworks to mark 50th anniversary of Saigon‑Gia Định naming
Ho Chi Minh City will hold a 15‑minute fireworks show on 2 July, featuring water‑fireworks at the An Khánh river tunnel, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Saigon‑Gia Định’s naming.
14 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Quảng Trị hosts 2026 Peace Festival opening ceremony
Quảng Trị opened its 2026 Peace Festival on 4 July at Hiền Lương‑Bến Hải, directed by Đặng Lê Minh Trí, featuring top Vietnamese singers, a dove‑inspired stage and a theme of moving from memory to future.
14 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Vietnam Airlines offers up to 15% discount on summer flights to Côn Đảo 2026
Vietnam Airlines offers up to 15% off summer flights to Côn Đảo through July 31, 2026, with group discounts, while ACB credit cards add vouchers, lounge access and travel rebates as wellness‑focused tourism sur
15 days ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Vietnam's Thanh Hóa and Khánh Hòa boost tourism and night‑economy projects
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15 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Vietnamese beauty queens spotlight international pageants 2026
Trần Tiểu Vy dazzles at DANAFF 2026 in a Cannes‑worn dress, while Thu Huyền will represent Vietnam at Miss Heritage Global 2026.
16 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Sun PhuQuoc Airways launches largest cabin‑crew recruitment roadshow in Vietnam
Sun PhuQuoc Airways held its biggest cabin‑crew recruitment roadshow in Ho Chi Minh City, drawing 700+ candidates from several countries, selecting 120 new flight attendants and offering training scholarships,
16 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Vietnam hosts Asia Architecture and Tourism Awards 2026 in 150‑million‑year‑old Ngoc Rông cave
Vietnam held the 2026 Asia Architecture and Tourism Awards inside the 150‑million‑year‑old Ngoc Rông cave, bringing together architects and tourism professionals from around 20 nations.
16 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Vietnam's tourism surge overtakes Thailand, draws record Chinese visitors
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17 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Vietnam's cultural festivals spotlight heritage abroad
Vietnam showcased Xam singing in a Czech festival, hosted a Da Nang fireworks finale, organized large domestic festivals, and held diaspora events in Israel while preserving historic woodblocks and promoting Ch
17 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Australia and Portugal light up Da Nang at 2026 International Fireworks Festival
Australia's Skylighter Fireworks and Portugal's Macedos Pirotecnia dazzled thousands at the June 27, 2026 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival qualifiers, prompting extra seating and setting the stage for a
17 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Da Nang Fireworks Festival 2026 finals feature China and Portugal
Da Nang's 2026 International Fireworks Festival final on 11 July will see China’s defending champion and Portugal’s creative team compete under the “Connecting Horizons” theme.
17 days ago

[BUSINESS] 7 sources
Vietnam Airlines targets 2026 profit despite soaring fuel costs, expands fleet
Vietnam Airlines targets VND 101 bn pre‑tax profit in 2026, despite fuel price spikes, while expanding its fleet, digitalising services, and adding new international routes to meet a five‑star goal by 2030.
17 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Ho Chi Minh City museums launch night‑time cultural programmes
Ho Chi Minh City’s museums launch after‑dark “Museum Moon” events featuring music, tea tasting, fashion and traditional arts to boost night‑time tourism and heritage engagement.
17 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Vietnam Family Day 2026 Highlights Cultural Values and Social Expectations
Vietnam Family Day 2026 underscored traditional family values while a separate commentary highlighted societal pressures on single Vietnamese women and the cultural expectations surrounding marriage.
18 days ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Vietnam celebrates cultural heritage with Ho Chi Minh City’s 50‑year anniversary and Dak Lak sea‑festival
Vietnam marked Ho Chi Minh City’s 50‑year Saigon–Gia Đinh anniversary with free 3D‑mapping shows and performances, while Dak Lak staged a sea‑heritage theater piece at the Cầu ngư Festival to boost cultural旅游.
18 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Vietnam hosts sixth Cham Cultural Festival in Khanh Hoa
Vietnam's sixth Cham Cultural Festival took place June 26‑28 in Khanh Hoa, drawing over 700 participants from seven provinces for traditional ceremonies, performances and sports, with Vice‑President Võ Thị Ánh
18 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Khánh Hòa Province Drives High‑End Island Tourism Growth in Vietnam
Khánh Hòa accelerates premium island tourism after merging with Ninh Thuận, reporting a 33.8% rise in foreign visitors and new national tourism zones, while Vietnam furthers cultural heritage protections.
18 days ago

[CULTURE] 7 sources
Vietnam hosts a series of major sports, cultural and architectural events in June 2026
Vietnam held a Provincial Sports Festival in Thanh Hóa, a Bau Xây dựng run with 4 000 runners, the Lý Sơn Half Marathon, a Peace Festival in Quảng Trị, a Police Architecture Congress, and the Asian Architecture
19 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Vietnam Fashion Week Showcases Teen Model Laisha and 85‑Year‑Old Professor Thái Kim Lan
Teen model Laisha wowed Vietnam International Fashion Week 2026, while 85‑year‑old scholar Thái Kim Lan debuted as a model for the Hue‑inspired “Mùa hè đẹp nhất” show.
20 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Vietnam hosts nationwide cultural festivals and events in 2026
Vietnam’s 2026 cultural calendar featured nationwide fireworks, tea‑culture displays, sports victories, overseas exhibitions of a Picasso peace painting, and festivals promoting heritage and tourism.
20 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Da Nang expands tourism spaces and draws global retailers
Da Nang preserves public beaches and forest trails while its economy surges, with GRDP set to grow 9 % by 2025. The city’s rise attracts investors, highlighted by Uniqlo’s new 1,500 m² store in Aeon Mall on 3 J
21 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Budget travel guide spotlights cheap destinations and airline‑fare hacks
Guides list cheap destinations like Vietnam, Indonesia, Albania and Georgia, and advise booking early, staying flexible, comparing airports, using incognito mode and cashback to lower airfare costs.
21 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Vietnam Airlines adds two Airbus aircraft to boost summer capacity
Vietnam Airlines will add an A320 and an A321 this summer, boosting capacity by 23 k seats per month, while Vietravel Airlines also introduces a new A321 as Vietnam’s carriers expand for peak travel demand.
21 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Da Nang launches 2026 Tam Thanh Sea Festival and continues year‑round events
Da Nang's 2026 Tam Thanh Sea Festival runs June 25‑28 with cultural, sport and culinary events, part of the city's year‑round festival strategy that draws millions of tourists.
21 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Vietnamese museums boost interactive experiences and mark anniversaries
Hanoi Museum adds interactive workshops and digital displays to draw youth, while the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum marks its 60th year with a Labor Medal and pledges digital upgrades and global outreach.
21 days ago

[BUSINESS] 9 sources
Vietnam's tourism sector records rapid growth and rising Chinese visitor numbers in 2026
Vietnam's tourism surged in 2026, with 21 million visitors in 2025, a 164 % rise in Chinese travel searches, OTA market projected to US$4.69 bn by 2031, and Visa naming it a top Asian destination.
22 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Quang Tri Province Announces 2026 Peace Festival Promoting International Harmony
Vietnam launches the 2026 Quang Tri Peace Festival, running April‑December with cultural, artistic and trade events to honour war heroes and promote international harmony.
22 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Vietnam's Sun Group airlines add new aircraft and debut direct Singapore flight
Vietravel Airlines and Sun PhuQuoc Airways expanded fleets in June, with Sun PhuQuoc launching a daily Phu Quoc‑Singapore flight on July 25 and adding new domestic and international routes.
22 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Vietnamese provinces An Giang and Lam Dong see surge in tourist arrivals
An Giang logged over 16.6 million visitors and $1.45 bn revenue in H1 2026; Lam Dong saw nearly 12 million guests. Both target over 25 million tourists and VND 71 trn revenue by year‑end.
23 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
VietJet adds 30% seats on domestic routes and expands summer flight network
VietJet boosts summer capacity by 30%, adding 8.8 million seats on domestic routes and expanding international flights to Kuala Lumpur, Colombo, Almaty, Prague and Singapore, with discounted fares and promos.
24 days ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Phu Tho province aims for 20 million visitors by 2030 after administrative merger
Phu Tho province, formed from a merger of three districts, targets 20 million tourists by 2030, building on UNESCO sites and natural attractions after recording 14.5 million visitors in 2025.
24 days ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Gia Lai launches Summer Tourism Festival attracting thousands
Gia Lai’s Summer Tourism Festival opened on June 20, attracting thousands; provincial visitor numbers rose 16.5 % to 7 million, generating US$576 million in revenue, with Quy Nhon named an ASEAN Clean Tourism
24 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Khánh Hòa's Festival Biển to attract up to 800,000 visitors in 2026
Khánh Hòa’s Festival Biển, themed “Colors of the Ocean – Reaching International Heights”, will run 17‑19 July 2026, aiming for 600‑800 k visitors with concerts, carnival parade, sailing race and cultural events
24 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Vietnam’s Da Nang and Phú Thọ pursue tech and tourism expansion after regional mergers
Da Nang aims to become a regional tech and finance hub, while Phú Thọ targets a major tourism boost, both leveraging recent administrative mergers in Vietnam.
24 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Germany and Macau fireworks dazzle Da Nang International Festival
Germany and Macau delivered contrasting, high‑precision fireworks at Da Nang’s 2026 International Festival, lighting the Han River with themed displays that drew large crowds.
24 days ago

[CULTURE] 6 sources
Vietnam Fashion Week spotlights gowns on former beauty queens
Vietnam Fashion Week (18‑21 June) in Ho Chi Minh City featured recycled áo dài and golden couture, with former beauty queens Ngoc Chau, Khánh Vân, H'Hen Niê and Quỳnh Châu on the runway.
25 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Vietnam pushes cultural heritage as a pillar of national branding
Vietnam is boosting tourism and soft power by promoting cultural festivals and heritage sites while a new party resolution makes culture a strategic pillar for national branding.
25 days ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Vietnam International Fashion Week 2026 faces public backlash over production while showcasing celebrity line‑up
Netizens slam Vietnam International Fashion Week 2026 for weak production and repetitive staging, while the event in Ho Chi Minh City showcases designers and celebrities like Tô Diệp Hà and Tóc Tiên.
26 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Vietnam's Sun World Fansipan Legend and Đại Nam parks attract visitors with special promotions
Sun World Fansipan gifted its 10 millionth visitor a 20 million VND package, while Đại Nam saw record weekend crowds with free entry and student discounts.
26 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Sun Phu Quoc Airways expands tourism and sustainable fuel partnerships in Vietnam
Sun Phu Quoc Airways teamed with Lữ hành Việt on a 50,000‑ticket tourism combo for Hanoi‑Phu Quoc and later signed an SAF MOU with Petrolimex Aviation, aiming to boost tourism and green aviation in Vietnam.
26 days ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2026 showcases German and Macao teams
Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2026’s “Creativity” night saw Germany’s precise “Pyrographics” display face Macao’s cinematic “Journey to the West”, drawing thousands and boosting the city’s summer‑tob
26 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Vietnam promotes cultural heritage at global festivals and UNESCO events
Vietnam highlighted its cultural heritage through UNESCO events, festivals in France, Japan, Korea, Bulgaria and domestic exhibitions, while adding new biosphere reserves and heritage sites.
27 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Vietnam's Hanoi tourism hits 18 million visitors as Cao Bang pushes sustainable growth
Hanoi saw 18 million tourists in the first half of 2026, boosting revenue to US$2.8 bn, while Cao Bang aims to move from low‑cost tourism to immersive, higher‑spending experiences.
27 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Vietnam sees tourism surge, investment jump and wide‑scale reforms in 2026
Vietnam recorded a 14.9% tourism rise, a 2.5‑fold increase in outbound investment and a 34.9% jump in foreign capital in Jan‑May 2026, alongside digital, health and border‑school reforms.
28 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Da Nang's Trà Đốc and Hue's Thuận An drive new tourism growth in central Vietnam
Da Nang’s Trà Đốc and Hue’s Thuận An are being promoted for eco‑culture tourism, backed by new infrastructure like a 2.36 km coastal bridge, to boost local economies.
30 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Vietnam showcases heritage at festivals in Europe and Asia
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30 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Vietnamese Cultural Festival Highlights Heritage in Paris
Vietnam held its third “Bonjour Vietnam” festival in Paris with exhibitions, food, workshops and youth‑led performances, while other European events and UNESCO recognitions underline a wider push to promote its
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Vietnam airlines slash summer ticket fares amid peak travel season
Vietnam’s airlines, including Vietjet and Vietnam Airlines Group, have cut domestic summer fares by up to 50% as fuel costs fall and capacity is boosted, spurring tourism.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Da Nang International Fireworks Festival draws Japanese and Italian teams
Japan and Italy competed at Da Nang's DIFF 2026 fireworks night, offering music‑synchronized displays that attracted thousands despite rain, alongside Vietnamese performances and an AI souvenir app.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
Lý Sơn Island to Get Vietnam's First 5‑Star Resort as Tourist Demand Soars
Lý Sơn’s tourist traffic spikes for summer 2026, prompting Everland to start construction of Vietnam’s first 5‑star resort on the island in June 2026.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Vietnam warns of airline ticket scams as travelers shift to cheaper mid‑week flights
Vietnam police alert travellers to airline ticket scams while families save by flying mid‑week during the summer peak.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Ho Chi Minh City hosts major cultural events marking 50 years of Saigon‑Gia Định
Ho Chi Minh City held two major cultural programs on 12‑13 June—“Mơ Show” circus‑puppet performance and the “Tổ quốc bình yên” gala—both marking the city’s 50‑year anniversary and the security forces’ 80‑year‑v
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Vietnam domestic airlines slash summer fares, prompting families to shift travel dates
Vietnam airlines cut summer domestic fares 20‑25%, leading families to fly weekdays and boosting short‑trip tourism.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Da Nang unveils new “5 No, 3 Have, 4 Safe” urban development plan
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about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Vietnam rolls out travel discounts: 10% train fare cut for exam candidates and 20% Vietjet summer fares
Vietnam offers a 10% train fare discount for exam candidates and Vietjet Air cuts business-class prices by 20% for the summer 2026 season.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Halong Bay sees foreign tourists outnumber locals fourfold in first five months
In the first five months, Halong Bay drew 1.43 million visitors, with foreign tourists four times more than Vietnamese, generating about 420 billion VND in revenue.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Vietnam Airlines ticket prices surge and later dip ahead of summer 2026 travel season
Vietnam's airlines saw 10‑30% fare hikes and higher baggage fees for summer 2026, then eased prices by up to 20% as fuel costs fell, while carriers added capacity and promotions to attract travellers.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Vietnam tourism surge sees 1.8 million arrivals in May
Vietnam welcomed 1.8 million tourists in May, up 16.5 % YoY, with Da Nang and Ninh Binh leading visits; Evaneos highlights sustainable travel, AI‑driven promotion, and a 5,000‑person MICE delegation underscores
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Vietnam’s Đại Nam Tourist Complex Draws Crowds with Free Entry and Student Perks
Vietnam’s Đại Nam tourist complex reports high visitor numbers, offering free entry, child tickets and student ski‑simulation perks, while highlighting its ownership, facilities and recent management re‑appoint
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Da Nang International Fireworks Festival lights Han River with Vietnam‑France showdown
Da Nang’s DIFF 2026 fireworks competition on 6 June saw Vietnam’s Z121 Pyrotech and France’s Lux Factory POK 2.0 light the Han River with a heritage‑themed display, attracting thousands of viewers.

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