Vietnam welcomes 20-millionth foreign visitor of 2025 in Phu Quoc

Vietnam welcomes 20-millionth foreign visitor of 2025 in Phu Quoc

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Vietnam recorded its first-ever 20-millionth international arrival in a single year on Monday, with the milestone celebrated in Phu Quoc Special Zone, an island administered by southern An Giang Province.

Vietnam to mark milestone with 20-millionth foreign tourist in Phu Quoc

Vietnam to mark milestone with 20-millionth foreign tourist in Phu Quoc

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Vietnam’s tourism industry is set to welcome its 20 millionth international visitor, scheduled to arrive in Phu Quoc Special Zone, an island administered by southern An Giang Province in mid-December, marking the first time the country will receive 20 million foreign travelers in a single year.

Vietnam’s Nha Trang tourism ramps up for year-end travel despite flood damage

Vietnam’s Nha Trang tourism ramps up for year-end travel despite flood damage

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The Nha Trang tourism sector in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, is recovering quickly and preparing to welcome a rising number of year-end visitors despite recent severe flooding in the beach destination, according to local authorities and industry representatives.

Vietnam emerges as leading int’l family destination for year-end holidays: Agoda

Vietnam emerges as leading int’l family destination for year-end holidays: Agoda

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Vietnam has become a top choice for international families planning their year-end holidays, with searches for stays in the country rising sharply year on year, according to digital travel platform Agoda.

Vietnam’s Dong Van Karst Plateau wins top regional cultural destination award

Vietnam’s Dong Van Karst Plateau wins top regional cultural destination award

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Vietnam’s UNESCO-listed Dong Van Karst Plateau has been named the World Travel Awards’ ‘Asia’s Leading Regional Cultural Destination 2025,’ boosting the northern highlands’ profile on the global tourism map.

Vietnam’s int’l tourist arrivals hit record 19.15 million in 11 months

Vietnam’s int’l tourist arrivals hit record 19.15 million in 11 months

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Vietnam reported a record number of international visitors in the first 11 months of 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, official data showed on Saturday.

Vietnam, China launch cross-border QR payments for tourists

Vietnam, China launch cross-border QR payments for tourists

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Chinese tourists can now scan QR codes to pay across Vietnam, while Vietnamese travelers are expected to gain the same convenience in China from early 2026 under a new bilateral retail payment connection.

Hearty 6-dish Hue meal for less than $2 surprises diners

Hearty 6-dish Hue meal for less than $2 surprises diners

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A meal in Hue City, central Vietnam has stirred social media after a diner found six dishes offered at the remarkably low price of VND50,000 (US$1.9) amid rising prices everywhere.

Hanoi, Luang Prabang linked by new direct flight

Hanoi, Luang Prabang linked by new direct flight

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Vietnam and Laos now have a direct flight connecting Hanoi and the UNESCO World Heritage city of Luang Prabang, offering travelers faster and more convenient travel options, Thai AirAsia said on Tuesday.

Vietnam tourism may hit record in 2025 as travelers increase spending: report

Vietnam tourism may hit record in 2025 as travelers increase spending: report

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Vietnam could attract more than 18 million foreign visitors in 2025, surpassing its pre-pandemic peak, supported by strong domestic demand and rising travel, a report by Vietnam Report showed on Monday.