Lonely Planet highlights Hanoi as an appealing autumn destination, with cool weather making it a pleasure to explore its winding, invigorating streets. Dreamy Ha Long Bay is at its clearest and the warm waters are perfect for a dip, while Sa Pa and Tuyen Quang, including the former Ha Giang area, welcome visitors with golden terraced rice fields during the harvest season.
Phu Quoc was highlighted as a destination for travellers seeking to disconnect from digital devices, slow down and reconnect with nature. It appeared in the same category as Pokhara and Agatti in India.
Local authorities are upgrading tourism infrastructure and services. Coastal destinations, including Hoa Thang, Phan Thiet, Tien Thanh and La Gi, are promoting local attractions and improving service quality to welcome international visitors.
In the first nine months of 2026, Ho Chi Minh City welcomed more than 8.5 million international visitors and nearly 40 million domestic tourists, generating over 280 trillion VND (10.8 billion USD) in tourism revenue.
With around 70 hectares of buckwheat flowers in bloom and tourism facilities undergoing improvements, Lung Cu is poised to become an appealing destination for the year-end travel season in 2026.
With the current trading band of ±5%, the ceiling rate applicable to commercial banks stood at 26,913 VND/USD, while the floor rate was 24,349 VND/USD.
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang urged the Vietnam Electricity (EVN) Group to review its costs and maximise savings to develop a plan to reduce the average retail electricity price from November 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, in accordance with relevant regulations. The move aims to support people and businesses and ensure social welfare.
Based on third-quarter 2026 financial statements and company disclosures, the figure represents principal outstanding from margin lending and excludes advances against proceeds from securities sales.
With its cool climate, mountain scenery and rich cultural and natural resources, the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai aims to turn its advantages into a high-quality tourism brand through smart resort services and health care experiences.
Vietnam’s Phu Quoc island has topped Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 list of the best islands in Asia. The ranking highlights Phu Quoc’s natural beauty, including its long white-sand beaches, clear waters and diverse ecosystems.
The results from the US edition of Condé Nast revealed that Phu Quoc clinched the top spot in Asia with an impressive 95.26 points, outperforming Boracay, Palawan (the Philippines), Bali (Indonesia), and Phuket (Thailand).
Routard.com noted that despite becoming a major tourist destination, the bay has retained its otherworldly beauty. To fully appreciate the scenery, visitors are advised to spend more time exploring and venture beyond the busiest tourist routes.
With an entire town recreated on its ceiling, sweeping sunset views and a vantage point for watching fireworks after dark, Apollo Cafe in Phu Quoc offers more than a photogenic backdrop. Designed by Bill Bensley, the venue shows how a café can become an experience travellers deliberately build into their itinerary.
The global travel "bible" Lonely Planet recently announced its list of 13 Hotels in Asia That We Can’t Stop Recommending, gathering accommodations that left a profound impression on its editorial team after their journeys.
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park was named Asia's Leading National Park 2026 and Vietnam's Leading Nature Destination 2026. The awards reaffirm the destination's international appeal, underpinned by its distinctive karst landscapes, spectacular cave and underground river systems, and rich biodiversity.
At the Tram Chim tourism site, part of Tram Chim National Park in Tram Chim commune, visitors can try fishing with nets and hooks, setting traps and dismantling brush piles to catch field rats from August to November, the peak flood season.
Phu Quoc is entering a new growth cycle: it is not only being talked about more, but is increasingly becoming a choice for travellers from Asia to Europe looking for a seaside destination for their next holiday.
According to digital travel platform Agoda, Vietnam remains among the top three destinations in the region with the highest rate. Da Nang also contributed significantly to this result, climbing two places from last year to rank sixth in Asia.
Hanoi’s tourism events are increasingly designed to inspire exploration beyond individual festivals. At the Hanoi Tourism Gift Festival, for instance, visitors can make handicrafts with artisans, explore destinations through virtual reality and discover new tours and tourism stimulus programmes.
The 190-km route runs between Hue, Dong Ha, My Trach, Dong Hoi and Tho Loc stations, giving travellers access to destinations including the Complex of Hue Monuments, Quang Tri Ancient Citadel, Vinh Moc Tunnels, Hien Luong–Ben Hai historical site and Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.
By linking tourism development with environmental protection and the preservation of traditional culture, Ta Van, following administrative restructuring, is emerging as a destination rich in cultural identity and natural resources.
According to Expedia, search volume for Phu Quoc jumped by 25%. Among the featured islands, Vietnam's "Pearl Island" stands out as the premier destination for "affordable luxury" – offering high-end resort experiences at accessible price points.
Lo Lo Chai village, beneath the Lung Cu Flag Tower, is a vivid example of how cultural preservation can support tourism development. Traditional rammed-earth houses, costumes, festivals, cuisine and the daily life of the Lo Lo ethnic community have become key elements of the village’s tourism appeal.
The combination of street food, coffee culture, nightlife and heritage sites is particularly attractive to younger Indian travelers. The relatively affordable prices of accommodation, transport and food compared with some other destinations in the region further strengthen Vietnam's appeal.
Recently named by Expedia among the "10 Best Islands to Visit in 2026" for offering premium holidays at reasonable prices, Phu Quoc is far from being just a dry season destination. Even during the rainy months, Pearl Island offers enough experiences to fill every hour of the day, with short tropical showers rarely disrupting the journey.
As the second Maison Kayser bakery in Vietnam, opened through the exclusive partnership between Sun Group and Maison Kayser, Eric Kayser at Sun World Ba Na Hills is far more than simply another bakery. It is the missing piece that turns the dream of "a little corner of Paris in Da Nang" into reality.
The Enjoy Danang Festival 2026 features a rural market-themed culinary space at East Sea Park showcasing Quang region cuisine, a beachfront art route, a light kite night featuring around 500 illuminated kites, and a seaside light party combining visual arts, music and local cuisine.
Nestling in Tan Phung 2 village of Phu My Dong commune, Mui Vi Rong (Dragon Fin Cape) is emerging as one of Gia Lai province’s most captivating coastal attractions
