With its Winter Festival brand firmly established, Sa Pa is emerging as a leading destination for the year-end festive season, offering a vibrant line-up of cultural, artistic, and tourism activities.
On November 1, Sun Group officially launched a series of new tourism and entertainment offerings at Sunset Town, promising to ignite a vibrant festive atmosphere in Phu Quoc during the most beautiful season of the year.
The recognition marks a major milestone for Ninh Binh, underscoring its push to bolster global tourism profile, weave sustainable development with a deepening engagement in the international travel ecosystem.
The country triumphed over many strong regional contenders, earning top honours in key natural tourism categories. The Dong Van Karst Plateau UNESCO Global Geopark in northern province of Tuyen Quang was named “Asia’s Leading Regional Cultural Destination”. Meanwhile, Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quing Tri claimed a double victory as “Vietnam’s Leading Natural Destination” and “Asia’s Leading National Park 2025”.
From mid-October 2025 to April 2026, Phu Quoc is set to welcome numerous flights from Russia and the CIS amid a sharp rise in travel demand from these markets.
An official has stressed the need to establish a new growth model that harmonises traditional growth drivers—investment, exports and labour—with new ones such as the digital economy, green economy, knowledge-based economy and circular economy.
Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc revealed that nearly 30 international financial heavyweights are preparing to set up operations as early as December 2025, signalling strong early investor confidence in the city’s financial centre ambitions.
As the second phase of its existing 2 billion USD commitment, VinFast will invest 500 million USD in Thoothukudi to develop new dedicated workshops and production lines for electric buses and e-scooters, covering manufacturing, assembly, testing and other related operations.
With the three-room Vietnamese design, where all spaces overlook the pool, New World Phu Quoc is particularly popular with families as parents can easily watch over their children from any corner of the villa.
The city offers the best of both factors: modern infrastructure with hospitals, services, and stylish cafés, while still preserving a close-knit local way of life.
Israel’s Channel 12 has broadcast the latest episode of its adventure series “Danny Kushmaro: Till the Edge”, highlighting Vietnam’s Son Doong Cave - the world’s largest natural cave - as a destination that tests human endurance, spirit and resilience under extreme conditions.
Hanoi has been ranked fifth among the best places to see autumn foliage in Asia, according to a new list issued recently by the UK-based Time Out magazine.
A recent survey by Bangkok Post is considered by experts to mark a “turning point” in Southeast Asian tourism as the crown long held by the Land of Smiles is now being challenged by Vietnam – an emerging destination defined by its famous beaches, with Phu Quoc standing out as a prime example.
Forbes Italia recently spotlighted Phu Quoc in an article named “Southern Vietnam in 10 Luxury Experiences: From Skyscrapers to Beaches and Legends”, praising it as a destination that blends unspoiled nature, upscale hospitality, and a tranquil seaside lifestyle.
Sapa, a renowned travel destination nestled in Lao Cai province of Vietnam, has secured sixth position in an Asia-wide ranking of rural locations curated by the digital travel platform Agoda, further solidifying its allure for global travellers.
Within the framework of the tourism promotion programme, 20 Vietnamese enterprises met with over 100 Indonesian partners, opening up opportunities for future cooperation.
Agoda describes Ben Tre as an ideal escape for travellers seeking serenity, culture and nature, all flowing gently along the winding Ham Luong River.
Bai Dinh Pagoda is the only in the list to be granted the green-tick status, indicating the site's remarkable credibility among international visitors.
In the first six months of 2025, the five most revisited destinations in Vietnam were Da Nang, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc.
With new direct flights from major Indian cities like Hyderabad and Bengaluru, Vietnam is becoming an increasingly compelling destination for Indian tourists seeking a quick, emotionally rich four-day escape that blends luxury, culture, and natural wonder.
Its natural advantages have made Mui Ne a magnet for enthusiasts of kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing, and stand-up paddle boarding (SUP). These activities not only diversify the local tourism offerings but also contribute to the area’s long-term development strategy focused on sustainability.
In July alone, the city welcomed 695,930 international arrivals, surging 75.3% year-on-year. For the seven-month period, international visitors totalled 4.5 million, up 48% year-on-year.
Phu Quoc surpassed Hoi An, a longtime top draw for international visitors, to get into the top five most-searched destinations in Vietnam during the first half of 2025.
With its pristine natural beauty, diverse tourism options, and growing focus on sustainability, Vinh Hy Bay is truly a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the wonders of Khanh Hoa province.
To encourage domestic visitors, the Tourism Department has launched the 2025 tourism promotion scheme themed "Hanoians and Tourists Experience Four- and Five-Star Hotel Services in Hanoi", with a special focus on the week leading up to Vietnam Family Day (June 28).
The success story of Vietnam's tourism reflects coordinated efforts across the sector, which has rolled out a range of concerted solutions, including policy advice, innovative promotional strategies, various tourism stimulus programmes, and diversified tourism offerings.
Following Hanoi and Da Nang, Phu Quoc becomes the third Vietnamese city to welcome APEC’s top-level gathering. The event presents an unparalleled opportunity to showcase the island’s potential as a leading global destination while elevating Vietnam’s stature on the world stage.
Ha Giang and Hoi An have been named among the 44 most beautiful places in the world by renowned UK-based travel magazine Time Out.
