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In its new development space, Quang Ngai Province has identified the promotion of marine economy–tourism–services in a coordinated and sustainable manner, maximising natural and cultural advantages to attract investment, boost tourism and services, and create momentum for socio-economic development.

An Giang Province now has all the factors of a "miniature Viet Nam", with diverse terrain, culture, and tourism products. The province aims to maximise its advantages to make tourism a key economic sector.

Amid Prague’s magnificent buildings and ancient cobblestone streets — the city known as the “heart of Europe” — there lies a place where Vietnamese is spoken every day, and where diners can savour steaming pho or a familiar iced milk coffee: the Sapa Market.

When it comes to night tourism development, many Asian countries are one step ahead of Viet Nam. The appeal of these “cities that never sleep” has generated major economic value, while also helping to shape national brands on the global tourism map.

The tourism market has been recovering and creating strong momentum for the rest of the year as domestic tourist numbers in the first ten months are estimated at around 125 million, while cumulative international arrivals reached approximately 17.2 million.

Situated at the intersection of the South Central Coast region, the Central Highlands and the Southeast region, Lam Dong is likened to a “symphony” of forest and sea, highlands and plains, of “fire and water”. Blessed with beautiful natural landscapes, a temperate climate and the cultural colours of 49 ethnic groups, the province has created diverse and unique tourism resources.

Hai Phong is stepping up efforts to position itself as a four-season tourism destination, as the city gathered nearly 1,000 representatives from domestic and international travel businesses to strengthen regional linkages, attract investment and promote sustainable tourism development.

Every year, Skyscanner, the world’s largest flight-booking platform, conducts analyses based on millions of user searches to identify prominent global travel trends. This year, Phu Quoc has ranked second on the list of trending destinations for 2026 thanks to an impressive surge in search volume.

On November 18, the Ninh Binh Provincial People’s Committee and the Ninh Binh Department of Tourism, in cooperation with Xuan Truong Construction Enterprise and India Innovation Company, organised the international conference in Ninh Binh Province titled “Ninh Binh - a strategic destination for tourism, cinema and high-end weddings”.

Viet Nam has reiterated its commitment to deepening cooperation with Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries in data sharing, joint research and coordinated action to achieve shared sustainable development objectives, Deputy Director General of the Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) Ha Van Sieu has affirmed.

Viet Nam’s tourism sector is entering its year-end “golden season”, with destinations nationwide bustling as businesses roll out extensive promotional campaigns to attract domestic and foreign travellers and advance towards the 2025 target of 25 million international arrivals.

The cruise ship Blue Dream Melody from Beihai City (Guangxi, China) docked at Ha Long International Cruise Port on November 14, bringing more than 1,500 tourists to Quang Ninh. This is the first cruise from Beihai to Quang Ninh in 2025, continuing the route that was resumed in November 2024.

Nestled among the majestic mountains and lush coffee plantations of Mang Den Commune (Quang Ngai Province), Kon Chenh Village stands out as a rustic yet charming destination. More than just a stopover for nature lovers and connoisseurs of aromatic coffee, visiting Kon Chenh is also a journey into the unique indigenous culture of the Mo Nam people.

Le Thai Hoa, Vietnamese Trade Counsellor in Israel, had a working session with Sapir Ifergan, Director of business and trade at Israeli Airlines Arkia, to discuss speeding up the launch of a direct flight between Tel Aviv and Ha Noi.

Vietnamese tourists have shown a strong preference for travelling to Japan and the Republic of Korea (RoK) during the autumn foliage season, with respective search volumes rising by 55% and 24% compared to summer.

Following the recent merger, Can Tho City now possesses very rich and diverse tourism resources, creating major opportunities for development in the coming years. Instead of being "nailed" as a river city, Can Tho now has many eco-tourism areas, such as Lung Ngoc Hoang, coastal areas, and mangrove forests.

As of now, Viet Nam has four out of more than 200 global geoparks worldwide recognised by UNESCO.

The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Lam Dong Province welcomed a delegation from Malaysia, a key Halal tourism market, for a survey trip of local tourism and service products, and also organised the 2025 programme “Exchange, Connection and Tourism Development Cooperation between Lam Dong and Malaysian Partners”, on November 5.

The Ca Mau Provincial People’s Committee held a press conference on November 5 to officially announce a series of large-scale events - the 2nd Ca Mau Crab Festival and the “Hello Ca Mau” programme.

Con Ho Islet (Nhi Long Commune, Vinh Long Province), lying along the Co Chien River, feels almost cut off from the outside world, with no roads, no electricity and no noisy vehicles. In recent years, Con Ho has become known for its community-based tourism model, which has helped increase incomes and create jobs for local residents.