International hotel groups are increasingly arriving in or expanding in Vietnam as the country continues with efforts to make tourism a spearhead economic sector.
For the first nine months, the central city's GRDP grew by 10.31%, positioning it ninth among Vietnam's 34 provinces and centrally administered cities, and third among 9 municipalities of the country.
Ho Chi Minh City is searching for innovative solutions to diversify tourism products, enhance destination connectivity, and extend visitor stays and spending.
This regulatory approval marks a major milestone for SPA following its initial AOC issuance on September 25, 2025, and its inaugural commercial flight on November 1, 2025.
Experts and industry insiders discuss how Vietnam can develop wellness tourism through stronger standards, distinctive products, traditional medicine, and specialized talent.
International arrivals to Vietnam from Russia and other countries from the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) reached 1,478,040 through August 2026. The figure exceeds annual totals from any pre-pandemic year, with the Russian market alone crossing the one-million milestone.
The second World Culture Festival in Hanoi is expected to bring together participants from 50 nations and international organizations to celebrate heritage, foster cultural diplomacy, and reinforce Hanoi’s standing as a UNESCO Creative City.