Con Dao ranks among Vogue’s top honeymoon destinations for 2026
Con Dao Island has been named one of the world’s most desirable honeymoon destinations for 2026, securing fifth place on Vogue magazine’s newly released list of the 21 best honeymoon escapes globally.
HCMC empowers local communities as tourism ambassadors through new model
Ho Chi Minh City has launched a transformative "locality as a tourism ambassador" model that mobilizes 168 wards and communes to transform local heritage and daily life into sustainable travel…
Experiential tours revitalize traditional craft villages in HCMC
Tourists, particularly young people, are increasingly attracted to experiential tours. That brings them to traditional craft villages, allowing them to try occupations they once knew only from books and the…
From art shows to pedestrian street, Ho Chi Minh City lights up with night tourism
Night tourism in Ho Chi Minh City is gaining strong momentum, with a growing range of high-quality art programs and busy pedestrian street spaces attracting visitors, especially young travelers seeking fresh and unique experiences.
Vietnam tipped as a top travel destination in Asia for 2026
Vietnam is set to become one of Asia’s most compelling destinations in 2026, with a combination of striking natural scenery, cultural depth and the modern energy of its major cities, according to the French fashion magazine Vogue.
Electric bus officially put into operation in Con Dao (HCMC)
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction officially put into operation Electric Bus Route 173 (Con Dao Centre - Co Ong Airport) in the Con Dao Special Zone on December 25.
Ho Chi Minh City set to welcome first Phở Museum
The first museum in Vietnam dedicated to Phở is scheduled to open to the public on January 15, 2026, at the corner of Nguyen Thai Hoc and Pham Ngu Lao streets in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City adopts targeted policy to boost MICE tourism
Ho Chi Minh City has introduced a targeted policy to support meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) tourism, focusing on large-scale groups of at least 100 delegates that meet strict requirements, including a minimum stay of three nights and at least two days of sightseeing in the city.
International culture week to celebrate New Year 2026 in HCM City
More than 80 cultural and culinary booths, along with a vibrant lineup of performances, workshops and cosplay festivities, will come together at the International Culture Week – Welcoming the New Year 2026, set to take place in Ho Chi Minh City.
Village communal houses added to tourism tours in HCMC
After centuries of ups and downs, the ancient communal houses in coastal localities to the east of Ho Chi Minh City - such as Vung Tau, Long Huong, Long Hai, and Phuoc Hai - still stand as living witnesses of the rich cultural and historical traditions.
HCM City to ring in 2026 with spectacular fireworks displays
The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has unveiled plans for New Year 2026 celebrations, including fireworks displays across multiple sites in the city.
Vietnam Airlines launches first direct route to Northern Europe
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced the launch of its first direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, marking the first direct connection between Vietnam and Northern Europe.
Lonely Planet suggests 10 best things to do in HCM City
World-renowned travel guide Lonely Planet has highlighted the top 10 experiences visitors should try to truly enjoy when they visit Ho Chi Minh City, the largest locality and a famous tourist attraction in Vietnam.
Con Dao prison: where willpower defied darkness
Con Dao prison is now a historical relic site and a popular tourist attraction on Con Dao island. Every brick, every iron bar, every inch of ground in the prison still bears a trace of the blood, sweat, and tears of the Vietnamese martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the nation’s independence.
HCMC aims to build Ho Tram into world-class coastal tourism hub
Ho Tram Commune boasts significant potential and advantages, positioned to become an international-class coastal tourism hub to the east of Ho Chi Minh City.