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Flight TR314 operated by Scoot Airlines departed from Changi International Airport in Singapore and landed at Da Nang International Airport on October 20, carrying 174 passengers on the airline’s inaugural service to Da Nang.

Following its merger with Hau Giang and Soc Trang, Can Tho City has entered a new phase of development, enriched by a diverse ecosystem and unique cultural identity. To promote tourism, the city has proactively linked businesses, travel agencies, and tourist destinations to develop new and distinctive tourism products aimed at attracting more visitors.

On October 19, Vietjet Air’s Airbus 321-VJ 3522 aircraft from Vladivostok (Russia) landed at Phu Quoc International Airport carrying 220 passengers, marking the reopening of the air route from Russia to Phu Quoc during the peak winter tourist season of 2025–2026.

After the mergers of provinces and cities, the tourism industry is facing the need to “redraw the map” — restructuring the development space, products and brands, and creating new growth drivers.

In recent years, Kep Village in Ia Ly Commune, Gia Lai Province has emerged as a shining example of how community-based tourism can be successfully integrated with the preservation of traditional culture. The brocade weaving craft of the local Jrai ethnic community has not only been revitalised but has also become a distinctive tourism offering, drawing visitors to the village.

According to the Hue Department of Tourism, on the morning of October 17, the luxury cruise ship Ovation of the Seas, carrying more than 4,000 international passengers, docked at Chan May Port (Hue City) as part of its voyage to Viet Nam, after international cruise reception was temporarily suspended at Cai Mep–Thi Vai Port.

Ho Chi Minh City has reaffirmed its position as one of Asia’s premier destinations after winning four major titles at the 2025 World Travel Awards announced recently.

The Da Nang International Tourism Fair 2025 officially opened at the Ariyana International Convention Centre in Da Nang on the morning of October 16, marking a milestone with nearly 6,000 business meetings and trade connections.

The Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, Tam Coc - Bich Dong, and Bai Dinh Pagoda in the northern province of Ninh Binh are basking in glory after snagging top honours in TripAdvisor’s 2025 Travellers’ Choice Awards, the provincial Tourism Department reported on October 15.

Vietnamese tourism businesses are actively promoting the country’s destinations at ITB Asia 2025, alongside MICE Show Asia and Travel Tech Asia, in Singapore from October 15 to 17.

Con Dao National Park has officially joined the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Green List, marking an important milestone in biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.

The World Travel Awards 2025 has officially announced this year’s winners, with Vung Tau named as Asia's Leading Coastal City Break Destination for the first time. Meanwhile, Ho Chi Minh City received three major Asia-leading tourism awards.

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism organised the Viet Nam–Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Promotion Programme in Las Vegas and Los Angeles, the US, from October 4 to 12.

According to the Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism, Viet Nam has recently been named among the World’s Friendliest Countries and World’s Best Destinations at the Readers’ Choice Awards 2025.

Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri Province, Viet Nam, won double victory in two of the most prestigious natural tourism categories, according to the Management Board of Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Gala Ceremony 2025 held in Hong Kong (China) on October 13.

Nearly 1,000 Chinese tourists entered Viet Nam through the Mong Cai International Border Gate in Quang Ninh Province on October 14.

Dong Van Karst Plateau UNESCO Global Geopark in Tuyen Quang Province was honoured as “Asia’s Leading Regional Cultural Destination 2025” at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia and Oceania Gala Ceremony 2025 in Hong Kong (China) on October 13.

The 22nd International Business Awards (IBA) ceremony, recently held in Lisbon, Portugal, honoured the Ho Chi Minh City River Festival 2024 with two Gold Awards, adding to the festival brand’s impressive list of achievements.

Sin Thau commune, Dien Bien province, is known as a remote borderland with pristine beauty and a rich culture of the Ha Nhi ethnic community. From the sacred landmark of A Pa Chai to the local landscapes and festivals imbued with the spirit of the mountainous area, Sin Thau attracts visitors with its simple yet captivating border scenery.

Nestled in the heart of the majestic Truong Son mountain range, Stor Village in To Tung Commune, Gia Lai Province, echoes like a heroic song about the indomitable spirit of the Ba Na people under the leadership of the Communist Party of Viet Nam. More than a symbol of patriotism, Stor stands as a vivid testament to the harmony between tradition and modernity in the sun-drenched, wind-swept Central Highlands.