HCMC – LuxGroup plans to invest about US$38 million, equivalent to VND1 trillion, to develop a fleet of boutique cruise vessels under the Amiral Cruises brand, seeking to expand premium "slow travel" offerings on the Saigon River in downtown HCMC.
HCMC - Vietnam Airlines launched its first direct service between Hanoi and Amsterdam on June 16, becoming the first Vietnamese carrier to operate a nonstop route to the Netherlands and expanding its European network.
HCMC - Several domestic air routes in Vietnam are still available for less than VND700,000 one way despite the peak summer travel season, according to booking platform Agoda.
HCMC – Ho Chi Minh City is stepping up efforts to promote its cultural heritage, historic landmarks, and distinctive cuisine through a digital media ecosystem that combines traditional journalism with social media platforms.
HCMC - The northern province of Quang Ninh earned nearly VND27.7 trillion from tourism in the January-May period and is stepping up major events as it pursues a full-year revenue target of VND65 trillion.
HCMC - Vietnam welcomed over 10.6 million international tourists in the first five months of this year, the highest number ever recorded for the period, boosting tourism-related spending and revenues from accommodation and food services.
HCMC - Vietnam and the Philippines have signed a tourism cooperation program for the 2026-2029 period, creating new opportunities to boost visitor exchanges, strengthen destination connectivity, and expand cooperation in tourism development.
HCMC - A high-speed ferry service linking downtown HCMC and Con Dao resumed operations on June 1 after a nearly year-long suspension, with fares ranging from VND965,000 to more than VND1.3 million.
HCMC – Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) on May 29 launched a trial run of its new QT3/4 multifunctional train equipped with digital technologies on the Hanoi–Thai Nguyen route in the northern region.
HCMC – Hanoi City has welcomed nearly 15 million visitors in the first five months of 2026, generating an estimated VND62.77 trillion in tourism revenue, the city’s Department of Tourism reported.
Luxury wellness brand Fusion is celebrating the second anniversary of its Fusionlife loyalty programme by giving away 2,222 complimentary room nights across its hotels and resorts in Vietnam and Thailand.
Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City has unveiled the Lobby Memory Wall, a permanent installation created to celebrate the hotel's 30th anniversary. Located beside the grand staircase in the main lobby, the display opens a year of anniversary celebrations while recognising the guests, partners, leaders and associates who have contributed to the hotel's journey since 1996.
Choosing between distinct academic paths is a common dilemma, but former Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) student Lê Minh Thiên An has chosen to embrace both. Thiên An is currently challenging herself with a demanding dual-degree program in Pharmacy and Business at the University of Sydney, consistently ranked among the top three universities in Australia.
Each annual general meeting season is not only an occasion to review the operations of banks, but also a clear reflection of the broader industry picture, one of the stock groups with a major influence on the stock market and a “barometer” of the economy. Business results, development strategies, and the way banks respond to market fluctuations all partly indicate macroeconomic health and policy direction in each period.
Choosing between a stable career path and a creative passion is a crossroads many young people face, but few navigate it as boldly as Phạm Ngọc Khanh. After graduating with a degree in Restaurant Management in Canada, the former Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) student made a definitive decision to return to Vietnam and pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a performing artist and musical theater composer.
