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Visitors charmed by rare miniature pony pair in Mekong Delta

A unique pair of miniature ponies and other friendly animals are delighting visitors at Dong Tam Snake Farm in the Mekong Delta.

Int’l gong festival to spotlight National Tourism Year – Gia Lai 2026

The Gia Lai Ethnic Cultural Festival, scheduled for this April, will convene artisans from diverse ethnic groups to perform gong music and breathe fresh life into age-old festival traditions, thereby spreading heritage values in contemporary life.

Hue listed among world’s most romantic honeymoon destinations

Hue city in central Vietnam has been named among the world’s top 25 honeymoon destinations in the Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards by online travel platform Tripadvisor.

Vietnam’s Internet speeds surge at start of 2026

Vietnam’s Internet speeds, particularly 5G mobile broadband, recorded strong growth in January 2026, with the upward trend expected to continue thanks to synchronised infrastructure investment.

Tourism development strategy to be shaped for new era

As Vietnam enters a new development phase, tourism is poised for a breakthrough, reinforcing its role as a key growth driver.

HCM City elevates cultural, sports infrastructure worthy of creative city status

Authorities of Ho Chi Minh City are finalising a plan to develop modern and efficient grassroots cultural and sports facilities through 2035, aligned with the city’s master plan and the goal of building a creative and smart city.

HCM City’s 2026 Culture – Tourism Festival kicks off with vibrant activities

Ho Chi Minh City’s 2026 Culture and Tourism Festival officially opened on February 27, featuring a wide range of cultural, artistic and tourism activities aimed at promoting the city’s image and strengths.

Japanese visitor tries ‘acquired taste’ specialty in Vinh Long, stunned by price

A famous local dish in Vinh Long not only impressed a Japanese traveler with its bold flavors, but also surprised him with its remarkably low price of just VND10,000 (US$0.40) per bowl.

Hidden beneath Lung Cu flag tower, a Mong village of stillness and healing

Then Pa, a small valley village near Lung Cu, charms visitors with earthen houses, stone fences and an unhurried rhythm of life that once convinced a Hanoi woman to stay for nearly three weeks.

Hanoi drivers forced to refund and apologize for overcharging tourists

Several drivers accused of overcharging foreign tourists in Hanoi have been required to refund money and issue formal apologies after local authorities verified the complaints.

Advertising technology bolsters tourism

In addition to preferential policies and programmes attracting tourism, business and marketing strategies played a key role for Vietnamese tourism to achieve success in 2025.

Five national treasures that anchor Cham and Raglai heritage in Khanh Hoa

Across centuries of wind and sand, sacred towers and ancient stone instruments continue to guard the spiritual memory of Cham and Raglai communities, shaping Khanh Hoa’s cultural identity today.

Coastal tourism potential highlighted for Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City is seeking to unlock the tourism potential of its special zones and coastal areas, particularly Con Dao and Can Gio, as part of efforts to strengthen its role as a regional tourism hub and international gateway.

Golden Bridge enters top bridges of the world

Golden Bridge in the central city of Da Nang has been named as one of the 19 most beautiful bridges in the world by London's iconic Time Out magazine.

Lao Airlines to resume direct Vientiane – Da Nang service

Lao Airlines, the national flag carrier of Laos, has announced it will resume direct flights linking the Lao capital of Vientiane with Vietnam’s central city of Da Nang from March 29.

Ho Chi Minh City records over 667 million USD in Tet tourism revenue

Ho Chi Minh City earned 12.15 trillion VND (667.75 million USD) from tourism activities during the nine-day Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday from February 14 to 22, up 42.9% year-on-year, the municipal Department of Tourism has reported.

Tet tourism season sees strong nationwide growth

Vietnam’s tourism sector recorded a vibrant and safe performance during the nine-day Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday of 2026, serving an estimated 14 million visitors, up 12% year-on-year, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).

A nostalgic Tet journey through Hanoi’s centuries-old villages

Not far from the heart of Hanoi, there are ancient villages that appear to have fallen asleep amid the rush of modern life - places where visitors can rediscover a rare sense of calm, steeped in nostalgia.

Pilgrims seek romance and renewal at Bac Ninh’s sacred well

From washing faces to carrying bottles home, visitors believe the ancient well grants wishes to those who pray with sincerity.

Pilgrims flock to Southeast Asia’s highest Avalokitesvara statue

Overlooking the Tra Khuc River, the towering statue at Minh Duc Pagoda stands as one of the tallest Buddhist monuments in the world.