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Vietnam's international air passenger traffic rises 15.4% in 6M
International air passenger traffic reaching 26.2 million in the first six months of 2026.
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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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Ninh Binh officially included in Vietnam's international airport master plan
According to Decision No. 1140/QD-BXD, dated July 1, 2026, Vietnam aims to have 36 airports by 2030, consisting of 19 international airports and 17 domestic airports.
HCM City records fastest economic growth in a decade
The southern city's economic growth accelerates to 8.55% in the first half of 2026, missing its double-digit threshold.
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.
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.