Hanoi Metro reports 5.7 million smart ticket users after rollout

Hanoi Metro reports 5.7 million smart ticket users after rollout

Travel

Hanoi Metro said more than 5.7 million passenger trips have used its smart ticketing system after eight months of deployment across two urban rail lines.

Vietnam airlines face rising fuel costs, shortage risk amid Middle East tensions

Vietnam airlines face rising fuel costs, shortage risk amid Middle East tensions

Travel

Vietnam’s aviation sector is facing rising fuel costs and a risk of supply shortages after escalating tensions in the Middle East, the country’s aviation authority said.

Belarusian carrier opens new direct service to Vietnam’s Nha Trang

Belarusian carrier opens new direct service to Vietnam’s Nha Trang

Travel

Belarusian flag carrier Belavia launched its first regular service connecting Belarus’ Minsk and Vietnam’s Nha Trang on Friday, marking a milestone in bilateral cooperation and people-to-people exchanges.

Da Nang airport climbs to world’s top 100 for third straight year

Da Nang airport climbs to world’s top 100 for third straight year

Travel

Da Nang International Airport in Da Nang City, central Vietnam has been named among the top 100 airports worldwide for the third consecutive year, according to the 2026 World Airport Awards by Skytrax.

Vietnam ranks among world’s most beautiful countries on Condé Nast Traveler list

Vietnam ranks among world’s most beautiful countries on Condé Nast Traveler list

Travel

Vietnam has been ranked among the world’s most beautiful countries by Condé Nast Traveler, placing 17th on a list of 28 destinations highlighted for their diverse natural landscapes.

Vietnam’s Sun PhuQuoc Airways launches Nha Trang-Phu Quoc service

Vietnam’s Sun PhuQuoc Airways launches Nha Trang-Phu Quoc service

Travel

Sun PhuQuoc Airways, a subsidiary under Vietnamese conglomerate Sun Group, launched a direct route between Phu Quoc and Nha Trang on Sunday, connecting two of Vietnam’s most popular beach destinations.

Ho Chi Minh City among top affordable destinations for American tourists: Expedia

Ho Chi Minh City among top affordable destinations for American tourists: Expedia

Travel

Online travel service provider Expedia has released its list of the most affordable destinations for American tourists in 2026, naming Ho Chi Minh City, southern Vietnam among them.

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City make Time Out’s list of best cities for 2026

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City make Time Out’s list of best cities for 2026

Travel

Two Vietnamese cities -- Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City -- have been included in a global ranking of the world’s best cities for 2026 published by British magazine Time Out.

Vietnam’s Ha Long bay cruise listed among Time’s greatest places to stay in 2026

Vietnam’s Ha Long bay cruise listed among Time’s greatest places to stay in 2026

Travel

A wellness-focused cruise in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay has been named among the world’s greatest places to stay in 2026 by U.S.-based magazine Time.

Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2026 tickets priced up to $153

Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2026 tickets priced up to $153

Travel

Tickets for the 2026 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) will cost as much as VND4 million (US$153), with the annual event scheduled to run from May 30 to July 11 along the Han River in Da Nang City, central Vietnam.