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Gia Lai Province is positioning itself as an emerging destination for the Republic of Korea (RoK) tourists and investors, leveraging its unique blend of coastal landscapes, Central Highlands scenery and rich cultural heritage.

To diversify summer tourism products and enhance visitor experiences, tourist attractions across Ninh Binh Province are actively introducing a wide range of distinctive and appealing tourism and cultural activities.

Thanks to its reliable winds, favourable climate and unique coastal scenery, Mui Ne is becoming one of Asia's leading kitesurfing destinations, attracting growing numbers of international tourists and athletes each year, according to Figaro Nautisme, a French magazine specialising in maritime tourism and water sports.

Coastal destinations, particularly Phu Quoc and Da Nang, are leading Viet Nam's summer tourism boom, according to online travel platform Traveloka.

Vietjet has announced a new direct route connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Cebu, one of the Philippines’ most important economic, tourism, and aviation hubs, further expanding its international network and enhancing connectivity across ASEAN.

Viet Nam ranks among the four ASEAN countries most chosen by people in the region for travel, work, and live in, according to a survey in 2026 by Singapore’s Yusof Ishak Institute (ISEAS).

Located around 20 kilometres from the centre of the former Tuy Hoa City, the Hon Yen National Scenic Complex is home to a rare natural treasure: a vibrant coral reef spanning more than 12.7 hectares that emerges from the shallow waters at extremely low tide.

Viet Nam and Russia are moving to deepen tourism cooperation as visitor flows between the two countries rebound sharply, prompting both sides to seek practical measures to sustain rapid growth and address emerging challenges.

The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2026 (DIFF 2026), themed “United Horizons”, officially opened in Da Nang City on the evening of May 30.

The Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2026 is scheduled to take place from July 17 to 19 under the theme “Ocean Colours – Going Global”, aiming to further promote Khanh Hoa’s image as a safe, high-quality, attractive, and friendly tourist destination.

For the 2026 summer holiday season, Vietnamese travellers are increasingly drawn to destinations that combine natural beauty, cultural richness and a spirit of exploration, ranging from pristine islands and heritage centres to highland regions with mild climates.

Data from Traveloka showed that Singapore remains one of the international destinations favoured by Vietnamese tourists in 2026, alongside Japan, the Republic of Korea and Thailand. This underscores Viet Nam’s important role as one of Singapore’s major source markets.

The People’s Committee of Quang Ngai Province has announced that it had issued a plan to develop the Ly Son Special Zone into a marine and island tourism hub by 2030, with a vision to 2045.

Da Nang welcomed the first direct flight connecting Moscow and the central city on May 23, marking the restoration of a direct air link between the two destinations after several years and signalling stronger tourism connectivity with Russia, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Belarus.

The China Cultural Centre in Ha Noi organised an exchange programme to mark “China Tourism Day – May 19” under the theme “Enjoy quality tourism, explore magnificent landscapes together.”

A special event entitled 7 Wonders Day with a series of attractions and experiences for both residents and visitors will be held in Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province, on July 7 to honour the elected New 7 Wonders of the World and Nature.

Phu Quy special zone, an island district off the south-central coast of Viet Nam, is capitalising on its strong marine economy potential, particularly in tourism and fisheries, to transform the island’s economy, improve local livelihoods and position itself as a key sea-based economic hub.

As the pace of life becomes increasingly hurried, travellers are seeking deeper experiences. This explains the rise of “slow travel,” which is helping shape a new travel trend in which visitors move more slowly, stay longer, and build deeper connections with the places they visit.

Thailand’s Khaosod newspaper has published an article praising Viet Nam’s Phu Quoc island as one of the fastest-growing beach destinations in Southeast Asia.

Amid the vast Truong Son forests rises U Bo Peak, the “roof” of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri Province. In this place of year-round mist and drifting moisture stands a forest protection station safeguarding the forest heritage.