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Vietnam aims to build internationally competitive tourism growth poles

A notable feature of Resolution No. 26-NQ/TW is its focus on developing three major tourism growth poles – Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang – while gradually turning Phu Quoc into a new growth pole. It also calls for the development of 10 key tourism centres and 20 national tourism areas.

Vietnam finds ways to lure international tourists

Vietnam welcomed about 12.3 million international visitors in the first six months of 2026, up nearly 15% year-on-year, with China and the Republic of Korea remaining the two largest source markets. However, experts noted that growth in visitor numbers should go hand in hand with improvements in spending, length of stay, satisfaction and environmental and cultural sustainability.

Da Nang hospital saves 720-gram premature baby born to Singaporean tourists

After more than three months of intensive treatment and specialised neonatal care, the infant was discharged from hospital on June 22 in stable condition.

Tourists prioritise nearby and safe destinations for summer 2026

Enhancing service quality, improving workforce skills and accelerating digital transformation will be crucial to strengthening the competitiveness of Vietnam’s tourism industry.

Tourists surge during Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day, April 30–May 1 holidays

Hanoi received an estimated 1.35 million visitors during the holidays, including more than 248,000 international arrivals (around 175,000 with overnight stays) and over 1.1 million domestic travellers. Total tourism revenue was estimated at over 5 trillion VND (189.7 million USD).