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Vietnamese visitors will also receive free admission to attractions within the Complex of Huế Monuments on August 19 and September 2, giving domestic tourists greater opportunities to explore the historical and cultural heritage of the former imperial capital.

Part of the goby family, mudskippers live in tropical and subtropical mangrove forests and tidal flats across Africa, Asia and Australia.

A wide range of cultural and entertainment activities will be held in HCM City to celebrate the 81st anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945-2026) and National Day (September 2, 1945-2026).

The 8th Hà Nội International Film Festival (HANIFF VIII) will take place from November 26 to December 2, bringing together Vietnamese and international filmmakers to strengthen exchanges and cooperation.

Additional flights will focus on routes connecting HCM City and Hà Nội with popular economic and tourism hubs and destinations such as Đà Nẵng, Nha Trang, Phú Quốc, Huế and Đà Lạt, giving passengers more choices in terms of travel times and itineraries during the peak period.

The programme aims to promote the value of an intangible cultural heritage of humanity while strengthening the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between Việt Nam and Laos.

Hoàng Văn Cảnh, Standing Vice Chairman of the Tân Trào People’s Committee, said National Day is an occasion for local people to recall the nation’s glorious traditions and pay tribute to President Hồ Chí Minh, revolutionary predecessors, fallen heroes and all those who sacrificed their lives for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland.

The event features 17 activities, including a specialised durian exhibition, an investment and trade promotion forum, a durian food festival, farm tours, art performances, a photo exhibition and a running competition.

For two foreign visitors taking a bus through Hà Nội, a routine afternoon journey turned into an unexpected encounter with a local resident who stopped to help when one of them suddenly fell ill.

The 2026 Sầm Sơn Kite Festival will be held from August 30 to September 1, with many exciting activities to attract a large number of tourists.

The central city of Huế is working to build an image as an innovation and startup hub by leveraging its strengths in education, cultural heritage, and quality of life to attract young talent

Nearly 30 works by artist Ngô Đức Hoàng, created on traditional dó (poonah) paper, are on display at the Artatage Contemporary Art Centre in Vladivostok, Russia.

Việt Nam welcomed about 12.3 million international visitors in the first six months of 2026, up nearly 15 per cent 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.

A Việt Nam-Indonesia friendship cultural exchange programme was held in HCM City to celebrate the 81st Independence Day of Indonesia (August 17, 1945-2026), highlighting the close friendship between the people of the southern metropolis and Indonesia.

To turn its potential into a competitive advantage and make tourism a key economic sector, the northwestern province has adopted a number of important resolutions designed to create fresh momentum for tourism to develop in a professional, sustainable, and culturally distinctive manner.

Photographer Nguyễn Á has introduced two new photobooks highlighting Việt Nam’s sea and islands, and UNESCO-recognised intangible cultural heritage elements in HCM City.

The first Cà Mau Heritage Culture Day and Hot-air Balloon Festival will bring together Việt Nam’s diverse intangible cultural heritage and 34 hot-air balloons, offering a fresh cultural and tourism experience while showcasing the southernmost province’s unique identity and development potential.

More than 300 international and domestic tourism and hospitality industry insiders will participate in the Đà Nẵng International Tourism Festival, one of the largest events for travel agencies and service suppliers in the sector in Việt Nam, from October 16-19.