Vietnam launches Hon Yen coral conservation project amid tourism pressure
TravelA project to promote coral reef conservation linked to community-based tourism was launched on Wednesday at Hon Yen national scenic site in Dak Lak Province, south-central Vietnam as authorities and local groups seek to balance rising visitor numbers with environmental protection.
Vietnam’s Mui Ne named among Booking.com’s top 10 global trending destinations for 2026
TravelVietnam’s coastal resort town of Mui Ne in Lam Dong Province has been named among the world’s top 10 trending destinations for 2026 by Booking.com, the online travel agency said on Wednesday.
Medical tourism seen as key to keeping Vietnamese patients at home
TravelVietnam is stepping up efforts to develop its medical tourism sector, in a bid not only to attract foreign visitors but also to stem the outflow of domestic patients who spend billions of U.S. dollars each year seeking treatment abroad.
Son Tra Peninsula offers cool summer retreat in central Vietnam
TravelThe forested Son Tra Peninsula of Da Nang City in central Vietnam is attracting increasing numbers of locals and tourists seeking respite from the summer heat amid its cool air and lush natural scenery.
Vietnam’s ‘banh mi’ with roasted pork ranks 2nd in TasteAtlas’ SE Asia food list
TravelVietnam’s ‘banh mi’ with roasted pork ranked second among the 100 best dishes in Southeast Asia, behind Indonesia’s sate kambing, based on global user ratings compiled by food guide TasteAtlas.
Cross-border QR payments expanded to ease Chinese tourists’ spending in Vietnam
TravelVietnam and China have expanded their cross-border QR payment arrangement, allowing Chinese visitors to use China’s Alipay app to scan VietQRGlobal codes and make payments directly in Chinese yuan at millions of acceptance points across Vietnam, in a bid to boost tourism flows, trade, and digital financial connectivity.
Vietnam opens cross-bay tourism route linking Ha Long, Lan Ha
TravelVietnam’s Quang Ninh Province and Hai Phong City on Wednesday launched a passenger transport route linking Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay, opening a cross-regional tourism corridor between the two UNESCO-recognized sites, according to the Vietnam News Agency.
International arrivals to Hanoi in Q1 jump nearly 29% year on year
TravelHanoi recorded a strong surge in international arrivals in the first quarter of 2026, with foreign visitors rising 28.7 percent year on year to an estimated 2.4 million, according to the municipal tourism authority.
Vietnamese singer apologizes after controversial bikini photoshoot at well of 'spiritual significance'
TravelVietnamese singer Juky San has publicly apologized following a backlash over a bathing photoshoot at Gieng Tien (Fairy Well) in Quy Nhon Dong Ward, Gia Lai Province.
Buffalo riding in Da Nang rice fields offers foreign visitors hands-on taste of rural Vietnam
TravelInternational tourists in Hoi An Dong Ward, Da Nang City, central Vietnam are embracing a growing attraction that blends rural scenery with hands-on cultural immersion, as buffalo rides and photo sessions in green rice fields are drawing rising interest from travelers seeking authentic local experiences.
