Ho Chi Minh City aims to welcome 20 million international visitors by 2030
Phong Nha-Ke Bang wins two World Travel Awards 2026 honors
Ho Chi Minh City honored at 2026 World Travel Awards
Phu Quoc welcomes first direct flight from Krasnoyarsk, Russia
Da Nang named among Lonely Planet’s 50 best travel destinations for 2027
Da Lat prepares vibrant floral displays for 2026 Flower Festival
Motorized four-wheelers proposed to resume operations in Vung Tau
Vietnam tourism turns to quality experiences for competitive edge longform
Ho Chi Minh City launches food-themed video contest
Vietnam targets 50 million international visitors by 2030
Mekong Delta’s floating season draws crowds to Dong Thap Muoi longform
Ho Chi Minh City’s travel firms bring 350,000 tourists to North in 8 months
Tourists flock to Mekong Delta to experience unique floating season
Vietnam ranks among Asia’s leaders in international visitor return rates
Most Vietnamese tourists choose destinations linked to culinary experiences
Vietnam Airlines adjusts flights between Vietnam-Jakarta due to volcanic ash
New financial aid mechanisms supposed to propel Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism
Saigon Railway Company starts selling Tet 2027 tickets
Phu Bai Airport targets 12 million passengers annually by 2050
International arrivals to Vietnam rise 14.4 percent year on year
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Gia Lai tourism revenue hits VND985 billion during National Day holiday
National Day holiday draws 6.5 million tourists
Tourist arrivals surge in many localities during National Day holiday
Crowds flock to Kim Lien Special National Relic Site during National Day holiday
Tourists flock to northern landmarks for September 2 holiday
National
NA Standing Committee convenes 7th session
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee convened its seventh session in Hanoi on October 1, discussing five draft laws, a draft normative legal resolution and two important issues to be submitted to the NA.
Vietnam prepares for APEC 2027 with U.S. support
Vietnam sets target of 899,857 social, rental housing apartments for 2026–2030
First look at Ben Luc-Long Thanh Expressway
Top leader urges military to complete 2026 tasks with highest results
International
Vietnam congratulates China on 77th founding anniversary
The Vietnamese Party, State and Government leaders have cabled messages of congratulations to their Chinese counterparts on the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (October 1, 1949–2026).
Vietnam joins in seeking new momentum for Mekong subregional cooperation
Vietnam hosts ASEAN conference on combating fugitive criminals
Prime Minister receives Cambodian Minister of Inspection
Ho Chi Minh City, Guangzhou deepen infrastructure, green cooperation
Business
Vietnam records agricultural trade surplus of nearly US$17 billion
On October 1, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment announced export and import results for agricultural, forestry, and fishery products for September and the first nine months of the year.
Ho Chi Minh City continues upward climb in Global Financial Centers Index 40
Draft amended decree allows fuel businesses to set, announce retail prices
Vietnam's broken rice prices exceed India, Pakistan by US$42-44 per ton
Accurate measurement helps Ho Chi Minh City businesses boost competitiveness
Education
Universities must lead in preparing future human resources, talent
The Ministry of Education and Training hosted the 2026 Higher Education Conference on the morning of October 1 in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City to pilot integrated English program at preschools
78-year-old teacher honored by PM for teaching disadvantaged children
Schools in Ho Chi Minh City urged to make linked programs genuinely voluntary
Higher education strategy targets elite universities and quality shift
Sports
Vietnam, Thailand renew rivalry in ASEAN Cup 2026 showdown
Just one month after two dramatic ASEAN Cup 2026 finals, Vietnam and Thailand will renew their rivalry in a Group B clash that could have major implications for the race to top the group and reach the final of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026.
