Vietnam sees sharp drop in traffic accidents during 5-day National Day holiday
Vietnam News 12:48 03/09/2026Vietnam recorded 192 traffic accidents that killed 93 people and injured 134 during the five-day National Day holiday, with all three figures falling significantly from the same period last year, according to the Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security.
Vietnam flag lights up Perth Town Hall for first time
Vietnam News 12:46 03/09/2026Vietnam’s national flag was illuminated on Perth Town Hall for the first time during a ceremony marking the country’s 81st National Day, creating a proud moment for the Vietnamese community in Western Australia.
World leaders reaffirm ties with Vietnam in National Day messages
Vietnam News 09:57 02/09/2026Leaders from China, Russia, the U.S. and other countries have sent congratulatory messages to Vietnam on its 81st National Day, highlighting the country’s achievements and expressing their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.
Free activities to enjoy in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang on National Day
Travel 14:20 01/09/2026Residents and visitors in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang can enjoy a range of free cultural activities, attractions, and public transport services during Vietnam’s National Day holiday, with museums, heritage sites, and other venues waiving admission fees on Wednesday.
Where to watch fireworks across Vietnam this National Day vacation
Vietnam News 11:07 01/09/2026From north to south, cities across Vietnam will light up the night sky with fireworks on September 2, the country’s 81st National Day. Here is where to catch the celebrations.
Vietnam’s Da Nang museum housing 12 national treasures opens free on National Day
Travel 16:35 31/08/2026Several major museums in Da Nang will offer free admission on September 2 for Vietnam’s National Day, including the city’s Cham Sculpture Museum, home to 12 national treasures.
Free rides, extended hours on Ho Chi Minh City's Metro Line 1 for National Day
Ho Chi Minh City 13:36 31/08/2026Metro Line 1, connecting Ben Thanh and Suoi Tien, in Ho Chi Minh City will increase train frequency, extend operating hours and offer free rides to all passengers on September 2 to mark Vietnam’s 81st National Day anniversary.
Vietnam’s Nha Trang beach packed with visitors during National Day holiday
Travel 11:59 31/08/2026Thousands of tourists and local residents flocked to Nha Trang beach in central Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa Province to swim, enjoy the sea breeze, and escape the heat during the September 2 National Day holiday.
Vietnam's Da Lat tourism sees unprecedented surge ahead of National Day holiday
Travel 19:02 29/08/2026Da Lat’s tourism industry is seeing a boost as the local airport resumes operations, with many accommodation providers reporting a roughly 40 percent increase in bookings that is expected to extend beyond the holiday period through September.
People flock to bus stations as National Day holiday gets under way
Vietnam News 16:28 29/08/2026Bus stations across Ha Noi are bustling on Saturday morning as people carrying luggage hurried to leave the capital for their home provinces and cities, marking the start of the five-day National Day holiday from Saturday to Wednesday next week.
Vietnam's Phu Quoc expects tens of thousands of visitors for National Day holiday
Travel 14:41 29/08/2026During the peak of Vietnam’s National Day holiday, Phu Quoc Island off southern An Giang Province is expected to receive nearly 150 flights and about 22,000 visitors a day. Tourism businesses are also preparing a range of cultural, artistic and entertainment events for travelers.
Heading out of Ho Chi Minh City? Expect heavy traffic as holiday exodus clogs eastern gateway
Ho Chi Minh City 14:15 29/08/2026Foreign residents and travelers planning to leave Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday should allow extra travel time, as severe congestion has built up along the city’s eastern gateway on the first day of the National Day holiday.
