International tourists snap up Phu Quoc fish sauce ahead of Tet

International tourists snap up Phu Quoc fish sauce ahead of Tet

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Foreign visitors to Phu Quoc Special Zone, an island administered by An Giang Province in southern Vietnam, are increasingly buying Phu Quoc fish sauce as gifts and for home use ahead of the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year holiday), drawn by its distinctive aroma and rich, savory taste.

Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa receives 9 cruise ship calls in early 2026

Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa receives 9 cruise ship calls in early 2026

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Khanh Hoa Province in south-central Vietnam has received nine international cruise ship calls since the start of the year, bringing thousands of foreign tourists ashore and signaling a recovery in cruise tourism, local authorities said.

Vietnam’s Dak Lak suspends tourism at 3 waterfalls for safety

Vietnam’s Dak Lak suspends tourism at 3 waterfalls for safety

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Authorities in Dak Lak Province, central Vietnam have suspended visitor access to three major waterfalls during the Lunar New Year holiday to ensure public safety, citing inadequate infrastructure and emergency preparedness.

Ethiopian Airlines expands Vietnam links, offers Lunar New Year discounts

Ethiopian Airlines expands Vietnam links, offers Lunar New Year discounts

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Ethiopian Airlines said on Tuesday it is offering discounts of up to 80 percent on base economy fares for passengers departing from Singapore during the Lunar New Year holiday, as Africa’s largest airline steps up efforts to expand its presence in Vietnam.

French villa set to become cultural, tourism landmark in Da Nang

French villa set to become cultural, tourism landmark in Da Nang

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Spring has brought renewed vitality to the century-old French-style villa at No. 1 Pasteur Street, a rare architectural relic in Da Nang City, which is poised to be transformed into a new cultural and tourism destination.

Vietnam Airlines launches major promotional campaign featuring nearly 140 tourism events

Vietnam Airlines launches major promotional campaign featuring nearly 140 tourism events

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Vietnam Airlines and the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism on Monday launched a major promotional campaign under the theme 'Fly High, Vietnam's Aspirations,' unveiling nearly 140 tourism events for 2026 aimed at boosting Vietnam’s profile in domestic and international markets.

‘Get on Hanoi’ kicks off Hanoi’s green journey in 2026

‘Get on Hanoi’ kicks off Hanoi’s green journey in 2026

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The Hanoi Department of Tourism on Friday night launched a program titled ‘Get on Hanoi 2026 – Green Journey,’ marking the opening of the capital’s tourism year with a strong message of sustainability and green development.

Vietnam’s Gia Lai seeks tourism promotion partnership with CNN

Vietnam’s Gia Lai seeks tourism promotion partnership with CNN

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Vietnam’s Central Highlands province of Gia Lai is seeking to promote its tourism internationally through a partnership with U.S.-based broadcaster CNN, provincial authorities said on Friday.

Seasonal leaf change turns Mang Den Pass forest in central Vietnam into brief natural draw

Seasonal leaf change turns Mang Den Pass forest in central Vietnam into brief natural draw

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Along the winding Mang Den mountain pass in central Vietnam, a small forest of giant crape myrtle trees beneath Dak Rve Bridge briefly transforms the mountainside each year, drawing travelers to slow down and take notice.

Russian tourist arrivals to Vietnam nearly triple in 2025

Russian tourist arrivals to Vietnam nearly triple in 2025

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Vietnam recorded a sharp surge in Russian tourist arrivals in 2025, with visitor numbers nearly tripling from a year earlier to nearly 690,000, recording the fastest growth among major inbound markets and exceeding the pre-COVID-19 peak, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).