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Tourism sector focuses on international market expansion
Vietnam targets to welcome 25 million international visitors and generate VND1.125 quadrillion ($43 billion) in tourism revenue in 2026.
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HCM City welcomes 6.4 million foreign tourists in 6M
The city's tourism sector generating revenue of VND213.98 trillion ($8.1 billion), up 63.9% year-on-year.
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Vietnam's transport sector maintains strong growth in first half of 2026
In the first six months of the year, carriers transported 3.4 billion passengers, up 18.8% from the same period in 2025, while passenger traffic rose 12.2% to 170.7 billion passenger-kms.
Vietnam welcomes nearly 12.3 million international visitors in 6M
The country targetting 25 million foreign tourists in 2026.
CAAV proposes adding 5 airports and removing 2 from national master plan
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has proposed adding five airports—Gia Binh, Tho Chu, Van Phong, Mang Den, and Ninh Binh—to the national master plan, while simultaneously removing Bien Hoa and Hai Phong international airports from the civil aviation system
Vietnam, Singapore launch cross-border QR payment service
The new service links the payment infrastructures of Vietnam's National Payment Corporation (NAPAS) and Singapore-based Liquid Group.
34 airlines set to operate at Long Thanh International Airport
According to the Airports Corporation of Vietnam, representatives from 34 carriers have already conducted site surveys and held working sessions to prepare for operations at the airport which is expected to open in December 2026.
AdTech enables Vietnam to attract high-spending Russian tourists
As Russian tourists return and direct air links expand, AI-powered AdTech could help Vietnam's tourism businesses better reach high-spending travelers.
Hue city posts up to 9.5% GRDP growth in first half of 2026
The growth is supported by an improved investment climate, stronger business activity and the continued expansion of key economic sectors.