Da Nang eyes international air route expansion, tourism promotion on aircraft

Da Nang eyes international air route expansion, tourism promotion on aircraft

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Da Nang City, located in central Vietnam, plans to expand its international air connectivity and promote its tourism image by featuring the city’s attractions on aircraft under a cooperation agreement signed on Wednesday between the city and low-cost air carrier Vietjet for the 2026-30 period.

Local, int’l rail tourists enjoy 50% discounts at several heritage sites in Vietnam’s Hue

Local, int’l rail tourists enjoy 50% discounts at several heritage sites in Vietnam’s Hue

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Local and international tourists travelling on the Hue-Da Nang or Hue-Phong Nha tourist trains can receive a 50-percent discount on entrance fees at five heritage sites within the UNESCO-recognized Complex of Hue Monuments in Hue City, located in central Vietnam, Vietnam National Railways announced on Tuesday.

Vietnam welcomes 19.5mn int’l visitors in Jan-Oct as European arrivals surge 51%

Vietnam welcomes 19.5mn int’l visitors in Jan-Oct as European arrivals surge 51%

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Vietnam attracted 19.5 million international tourists between January and October, up 13.8 percent year on year, with arrivals from Europe climbing by over 51 percent, making the region the fastest-growing source market.

Breathtaking Vietnamese tea hill lands spot in 2026 int'l weather photo contest final

Breathtaking Vietnamese tea hill lands spot in 2026 int'l weather photo contest final

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A photograph of Long Coc tea hills shrouded in early morning mist in Phu Tho Province, northern Vietnam, has been named one of the top 30 finalists in the 2026 Weather Photographer of the Year competition.

Beach near Vietnam’s UNESCO-listed destination revives after $46mn erosion-control investment

Beach near Vietnam’s UNESCO-listed destination revives after $46mn erosion-control investment

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Cua Dai Beach, about five kilometers east of Hoi An Ancient Town in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, has undergone a dramatic transformation following more than VND1.196 trillion (US$46 million) in investment to protect its coastline from severe erosion.

Vietnam Airlines flight diverts to Pakistan as German passenger suffers seizure

Vietnam Airlines flight diverts to Pakistan as German passenger suffers seizure

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A Vietnam Airlines flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Munich, Germany was diverted to Pakistan after a German passenger suffered a seizure mid-flight and required emergency medical attention.

Gong Festival, Wild Sunflower Week kick off in Vietnam’s Central Highlands

Gong Festival, Wild Sunflower Week kick off in Vietnam’s Central Highlands

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Thousands of residents and visitors gathered in Gia Lai Province in Vietnam’s Central Highlands on Friday for the opening of the 2026 Gong Festival and Chu Dang Ya Volcano - Wild Sunflower Week.

Vietnam’s Phu Quoc police help Turkish tourist recover lost wallet

Vietnam’s Phu Quoc police help Turkish tourist recover lost wallet

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Police in Phu Quoc Special Zone, An Giang Province, southern Vietnam have helped a Turkish tourist recover his lost wallet containing US$500, VND1.2 million ($46), and important personal documents.

Ninh Binh beyond the usual sights: Spot thousands of birds at northern Vietnam’s largest natural bird park

Ninh Binh beyond the usual sights: Spot thousands of birds at northern Vietnam’s largest natural bird park

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Although Ninh Binh Province is widely known for its stunning landscapes and popular tourist attractions, not many people know that it is also home to the largest natural bird park in northern Vietnam, where thousands of birds gather amid lush greenery and tranquil waterways.

140-year-old Czech trail system comes to Vietnam’s Phong Nha-Ke Bang park

140-year-old Czech trail system comes to Vietnam’s Phong Nha-Ke Bang park

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Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in north-central Vietnam is piloting the Czech That Trail, a hiking trail-marking system developed over nearly 140 years in the Czech Republic.