Vietnam records sharp decline in holiday traffic accidents
Vietnam News 11:29 04/05/2026Vietnam’s Traffic Police Department reported that 177 traffic accidents nationwide over the April 30-May 3 holiday killed 95 people and injured 114, down 72 crashes, 35 deaths, and 65 injuries year on year.
Ho Chi Minh City welcomes over 1.69mn visitors during 9-day holiday
Travel 10:53 04/05/2026Ho Chi Minh City attracted 1.69 million visitors and generated VND8.7 trillion (US$330 million) in revenue during a nine-day holiday from April 25 to May 3, driven by linked urban, coastal, and eco-tourism offerings and diverse experiences, the municipal tourism department said.
Public employees to enjoy 5-day National Day holiday in Vietnam
Vietnam News 14:48 02/05/2026Vietnam’s public employees will have a five-day break for National Day this year, thanks to adjusted work schedules.
Traffic accidents drop sharply on first day of Vietnam’s Reunification Day holiday
Vietnam News 16:00 01/05/2026Vietnam’s Traffic Police Department reported a significant decline in road accidents nationwide on Thursday, the first day of the four-day holiday marking Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers’ Day (May 1).
Tourists warned not to climb Ly Son’s iconic stone arch in central Vietnam
Travel 08:10 01/05/2026Authorities in Ly Son Special Zone, an island off Quang Ngai Province in central Vietnam, have issued a warning urging visitors not to climb the volcanic rock arch known as To Vo Gate to take photos, citing risks to both tourist safety and the preservation of the national heritage site.
Cold front expected to bring rain, cool weather to northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 15:52 28/04/2026A cold front is forecast to hit northern Vietnam late on Tuesday, bringing rain and cooler temperatures just ahead of the Reunification Day and International Workers' Day holiday, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Higher airfares push Vietnamese travelers toward flexible holiday plans
Economy 14:22 28/04/2026A sharp rise in airfares during the Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers’ Day (May 1) holiday is pushing many Vietnamese passengers to adjust their itineraries–departing earlier or returning later to cut costs and avoid congestion.
Vietnam’s Phu Quoc boosts oversight to keep tourism fair, orderly during holiday
Travel 11:17 27/04/2026Authorities in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam are stepping up efforts to enhance oversight and ensure visitors enjoy a smooth and welcoming holiday experience in Phu Quoc Special Zone during the Reunification Day and International Workers' Day holiday, with the goal of leaving travelers eager to return.
Fireworks light up Vietnam's Phu Tho ahead of Hung Kings' Commemoration Day
Vietnam News 15:11 26/04/2026A dazzling high-altitude fireworks display lit up the sky over Viet Tri Ward in Phu Tho Province, northern Vietnam on Saturday evening, drawing crowds of residents and visitors on the eve of the annual Hung Kings' Commemoration Day.
Vietnamese driver, owner fined $3,700 for carrying 47 passengers on 34-seater bus
Vietnam News 12:13 26/04/2026Traffic police in Vietnam have fined a bus driver and the vehicle owner a total of VND97.5 million (US$3,700) for carrying 13 extra passengers on the Vinh Hao-Phan Thiet Expressway during the holiday rush.
Tourism discounts on offer in Vietnam’s Can Tho during holiday period
Travel 17:04 25/04/2026Many tourist sites in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam are rolling out a wide range of promotions, discounts and cultural experiences to excite visitors during the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day break and the Reunification Day and International Workers' Day holiday.
