Ho Chi Minh City plans free bus travel through end of 2026
The city's People's Committee has proposed allocating an additional 665 billion VND (about 26 million USD) to cover 100% of bus fares during the six-month period.
Korean-language version of Nhan Dan Online launched
The launch of the Korean-language version of Nhan Dan Online is a concrete step in implementing the Party’s and State’s policy on strengthening external information work, meeting the requirement on building an official information channel in a widely used language.
Tourism market gears up for Lunar New Year holiday
Data from travel platforms show that Da Lat continues to be the most popular domestic destination for Tet 2026, with searches increasing by 44%. Its cool climate, festive atmosphere, and wide range of accommodation options make it a top choice during the peak season.
Annual New Year festival shines in Da Nang
Vice Chairwoman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thi Anh Thi said Da Nang has consistently identified culture as its spiritual foundation, tourism as a spearhead economic sector, and events and festivals as an important driving force to enhance destination appeal, stimulate consumption and contribute to socio-economic development.
Tourism destinations refresh offerings to welcome New Year/Lunar New Year visitors
Across the Mekong Delta, many tourist sites have been busy upgrading their offerings. At the Con Son tourism site in Can Tho city, members of the local tourism cooperative have been pruning fruit orchards, refurbishing stages for traditional don ca tai tu performances, cleaning fish ponds used for visitor experiences, and expanding areas for making traditional cakes.
Da Lat cherry blossoms captivate visitors
As the year draws to a close, the mountain city of Da Lat in Lam Dong province awakens from its long slumber, with cherry blossoms beginning to reveal their enchanting pink hues, inviting visitors from near and far to the land of a thousand flowers at its most beautiful time of year.
Wild peach blossoms in mountain enchant visitors
Arriving in the mountainous commune of Mu Cang Chai in Lao Cai province in the final days of the year, visitors are captivated by majestic mountains, terraced rice fields rising towards the sky, and the purity of wild peach blossoms, known locally as ‘To Day’.
Striking white sand dunes make Bau Trang “mini Sahara” of Vietnam
The “new-style rural area building” emulation movement for the 2021–2025 period delivered key achievements nationwide, contributing to a fundamental transformation of rural landscapes, improved living standards, and progress in agricultural restructuring, rural economic development aligned with urbanisation, environmental protection, and the preservation of traditional cultural values.
Can Tho hosts Waterway Culture Festival
The Can Tho Waterway Culture Festival is currently underway, bringing a vibrant series of cultural and artistic activities to the Mekong Delta city.
Hue’s iconic tourist attractions promoted globally through CNN campaign
Several of Huế’s most iconic tourist attractions, including the Imperial Palace and Emperor Tự Đức’s tomb, have been featured by CNN in a promotional campaign designed to showcase the city’s cultural treasures to the world.
Hanoi craft villages bustle as Lunar New Year approaches
Hanoi is home to the largest number of craft villages nationwide, with about 1,350 villages and craft-based communities, accounting for roughly 56% of rural villages in the capital. Of these, 318 are officially recognised as traditional craft villages.
VNU-HCM aims to be among Asia’s top 100 universities
The university announced adjustments to several targets in its development strategy for the 2026–2030 period with an ambition to make breakthroughs in both academic training and scientific research.
Ninh Binh GM/IM/FM Chess Tournament 2025 concludes
In the GM category, Vidyarthi Vyom of the US claimed the championship title. The silver medal went to Ravi Teja S. of India, while the bronze was awarded to Daniel Quizon of the Philippines.
Civil servants, public employees to have four-day New Year break
Under Official Dispatch No. 12729/VPCP-KGVX dated December 25, civil servants and public employees will have a four-day break from Thursday (January 1) to Sunday (January 4, 2026). To offset this, the working day on Friday (January 2, 2026) will be shifted to Saturday of the following week (January 10, 2026).
Vietnam targets 25 million international visitors for 2026
The sector aims to attract 25 million international visitors, serve 150 million domestic tourists, and earn some 1.12 quadrillion VND in revenue in 2026.
Binh Dien Spring Flower Market offers festive gateway to Tet 2026
More than a flower market, the event showcases the traditions of southern flower-growing villages, offering visitors an immersive Tet experience.
E-commerce charts new runway for Vietnam’s digital exports
With Vietnam’s total foreign trade turnover projected to near 920 billion USD in 2025, the role of e-commerce in supporting exports is no longer theoretical.
Hue lights up for Christmas season
The sacred moment of Christmas 2025 is approaching, and a festive glow now fills the central city of Hue. From parishes and churches to bustling streets, dazzling lights, meticulously crafted nativity scenes, and crowds gathering at religious venues blend together to create a warm, vibrant, and joyful Christmas atmosphere.
Foreign visitors celebrate Christmas in Hanoi
Without waiting until Christmas Eve, Hanoi’s streets are already filled with a festive atmosphere these days.
Vietnam News Agency selects top 10 prominent events of Vietnam in 2025
The apparatus streamlining, severe impacts of natural disasters, and the signing of the Hanoi Convention are among outstanding issues that have shaped Vietnam in 2025.
