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The Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) Convention 2025 started in Ninh Bing province in Vietnam

Nha Trang, HCMC and Da Nang are said to be top destinations for Korean travellers over the 2025 Lunar New Year, according to the Chosun Daily. Bangkok is also said to be an important destination

Nha Trang, HCMC and Da Nang are said to be top destinations for Korean travellers over the 2025 Lunar New Year, according to the Chosun Daily. Bangkok is also said to be an important destination >> 16 Jan: In 2025, the AUD has depreciated to 16,000 VND from 23,000 VND a decade ago, with predictions of a further drop to 14,000 VND

On 15 Jan, Vietnam government issued a resolution granting visa exemptions for citizens of Poland, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland from 1 Mar-31 Dec 2025. Visitors can stay for up to 45 days for tourism purposes under itineraries arranged by Vietnamese international tour operators

The Vietnamese government is considering easing regulations to allow aircraft made by Chinese state-owned COMAC to operate in the country. The Deputy Prime Minister tasked the transport ministry with reviewing regulations to facilitate COMAC's entry into Vietnam's aviation market

According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV), Tan Son Nhat Airport will serve over 6,100 flights during the 2025 New Year holiday (+8.7% YoY) and nearly 900,000 passengers (+4% YoY). The airport is forecasted to handle 820-900 flights daily during the peak period (23-26 Jan), with around 150,000 passengers passing through each day (+12.7% YoY). Airlines are also increasing night flights for the Tet season, Vietnam Airlines has planned over 1,500-night flights, while VietJet Air planned 1,590

HCMC’s Tan Son Nhat Airport is expected to serve a record of 155,000 pax per day during Tet, with 820-900 flights daily. The busiest day is set to be 23 Jan with 901 flights. Passengers on peak days will see a 12.7% YoY increase, whilst flights from HCMC to northern and central provinces are nearly fully booked. Airlines in general are planning to fly 6,100 flights, +8.7% YoY, and 900,000 pax, +4% YoY

On 14 Jan, Vietnam’s President announced that Phu Quoc will host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting in 2027

HCMC will launch fireworks at 15 locations during the Lunar New Year, up from 8 in 2024, including 2 high-altitude displays, and 13 low-altitude displays at various city locations. In addition to fireworks, HCMC will host a 3D light show projected onto City Hall and several activities, including the Nguyen Hue Flower Street and the Book Festival

HCMC's annual New Year Festival will take place until 2 Feb 2025 at the Youth Cultural House, showcasing traditional crafts, including pottery, mat weaving, and bamboo weaving

From 14- 21 Jan, Sa Dec city in Dong Thap province will launch the 2025 Spring Flower Festival, featuring cultural and artistic activities like floriculture tributes, ornamental plant exhibitions, and food competitions. The festival attracts nearly 1 million visitors annually, including 2,000 international tourists

According to Booking.com, Hanoi ranks seventh among the top 10 domestic destinations for Tet 2025. In 2025, the city plans to focus on high-end services targeting long-stay, high-spending visitors

Quang Ninh welcomed 19 million visitors in 2024, including 3.8 million international tourists. The province aims to attract 20 million visitors in 2025, targeting 4.5 million foreign tourists, with expected tourism revenue at $2 billion USD. The Secretary of the Quang Ninh provincial Party Committee said that the province will focus on preserving heritage, enhancing smart tourism, and using digital technology to promote and manage tourism

Quang Ninh welcomed 19 million visitors in 2024, including 3.8 million international tourists. The province aims to attract 20 million visitors in 2025, targeting 4.5 million foreign tourists, with expected tourism revenue at $2 billion USD. The Secretary of the Quang Ninh provincial Party Committee said that the province will focus on preserving heritage, enhancing smart tourism, and using digital technology to promote and manage tourism. In 2025, the province planned to develop 3 beaches (Soi Sim, Hang Co, Trinh Nu), host performances and parties in Ha Long Bay’s caves and identify 7 pristine island areas and beaches for high-spending customers

According to the Ministry of Tourism, from Jan-Nov 2024, Cambodia welcomed 69,063 Indian tourists, +13.2% YoY. However, Indian tourists are yet to rank among the top 10 sources of arrivals to Cambodia. The President of the Khmer Angkor Tour Guides Association (KATGA) said that Indian tourists feel a sense of pride in seeing cultural and religious influences from India preserved in Cambodia

The General Department of Taxation requested 100 banks and payment intermediaries to declare, withhold, and remit taxes on behalf of transactions made with platforms such as Agoda, Airbnb, Booking.com, and PayPal. According to the department, these platforms have been operating in Vietnam, generating income without registering for tax purposes, including value-added tax (VAT) and corporate income tax. According to the Deputy Director General of the General Department of Taxation, a key goal for 2025 is to speed up digital transformation in tax management

Vietjet added 4 wet-leased aircraft to its fleet, and welcomed 2 A321neo ACF aircraft from Airbus at the end of 2024, bringing its total fleet size to 115 planes. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, domestic flight bookings for the Lunar New Year have reached 90%-100% capacity

In 2024, Tien Giang province attracted 1.64 million visitors, +18.1% YoY, including 504,000 international tourists, with tourism revenue reaching $360 million USD, +22.6% YoY. The province’s 3 ecological zones, including freshwater, saline, and acid-sulfate, are attracting tourists with an average annual growth rate of 15%, making it one of the fastest-growing localities in the Mekong Delta. The saline ecosystem tourism zone in Tan Thanh beach is being invested to become an ecotourism destination

In 2024, Ninh Thuan province welcomed 3.46 million visitors, +19.3% YoY, with tourism revenue reaching $153.5 million USD. The province aims to welcome 3.6 million tourists in 2025 and generate $157.45 million USD in tourism revenue. In 2025, the province will host several cultural and sports events, including the Mr Tourism World 2025, a boxing championship, and the biennial Grape and Wine Festival in Apr. The Deputy Chairman of the province’s People’s Committee emphasised strengthening tourism connections with cities and regions in countries like China, South Korea, Japan, Russia, and Australia

On 9 Jan, the provincial Party Committee met with CT Strategies, a U.S.-based customs and trade strategy consulting firm to discuss establishing a free trade zone connecting Long Thanh Airport and Phuoc An Port. This integrated network could position Dong Nai as a regional hub for logistics, manufacturing, and trade

According to the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR), the number of Russian tourists to Vietnam in 2024 reached 232,300, +84.9% YoY, representing about 35.9% of pre-pandemic levels. ATOR credited the rise to resumed direct flights and affordable transit options via China, noting that 85% of Russian tourists travelled to Vietnam using connecting flights. The number of Russian tourists is slightly lower than visitors from the U.K. (306,194), France (278,943), and Germany (249,217)

According to Agoda’s New Horizons ranking, Nha Trang ranks 4th as the top fastest-growing destinations. The ranking compares accommodation booking trends over 2 years to highlight the fastest-climbing international travel destinations

Khanh Hoa targets 11.8 million tourists in 2025, including 5.2 million international visitors, with expected revenue of 60 trillion VND. In 2024, the province welcomed over 10.8 million overnight visitors, +49% YoY, with revenue of over 53.1 trillion VND, +56% YoY. The Director of Khanh Hoa’s Department of Tourism emphasised the importance of enhancing tourism connections with other provinces and cities while exploring new international markets like Japan, Malaysia, and India

From 11-12 Jan, the Dien Bien Phu Cherry Blossom 2025 will take place at the Flower Island in Dien Bien Phu City. The event features cultural activities showcasing ethnic minority traditions, with over 30 booths displaying products from the OCOP programme, ethnic craft demonstrations, and a culinary competition

In 2024, Da Nang International Airport hosted 13.4 million passengers, including 6.2 million international arrivals, and handled 32,400 tonnes of cargo, with generated revenue of around $64 million USD. According to the Director of the Airports Corporation of Vietnam - Da Nang branch (ACV - Da Nang), 81,000 flights arrived safely in 2024, with 46% international arrivals, while 43% of cargo flights were international. He added that the construction of a new cargo terminal, with capacity of 100,000 tonnes per year, will begin in Q3 2025. According to the airport authority, 40% of international flights in Q1 2025 will be coming from Korea

In 2024, Vietnam Airlines carried 24.1 million passengers and 230,000 tonnes of cargo. The airline is exploring new connections to Copenhagen, Los Angeles (LAX), Seattle (SEA), Vancouver (YVR), Darwin (DRW), Dubai (DXB) in the UAE, Bangalore (BLR) in India, and Dhaka (DAC) in Bangladesh

According to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), from Jan-Nov 2024: - Non-cash payment transactions were +56.8% YoY in volume, and were +33.7% in value - Internet banking was +50.7% YoY in volume and +33% YoY in value - Mobile banking was +54.5% YoY in volume and 34.3% YoY in value - QR code payments were +106.7% YoY in volume and 84.8% YoY in value - Transactions via the interbank electronic payment system were +6.8% YoY in volume and +33.1% YoY in value - According to Payoo, the average transaction value of QR payments were +20% YoY

On 9 Jan, Hue welcomed its first international cruise ship of 2025 at Chan May Port in Phu Loc District, bringing 4,455 international visitors from countries including the U.K., Australia, and the U.S. Around 2,000 passengers joined tours to explore Hue, Da Nang, and Quang Nam. Chan May Port reported 49 cruise ships carrying nearly 100,000 passengers and 39,212 crew members registered to dock at the port in 2025. Hue targets 5 million visitors in 2025, with the anticipated tourism revenue of 10.8 - 11.2 trillion VND

In 2024, over 500,000 Indian tourists visited Vietnam, ranking India among Vietnam’s top 10 source markets. Travel companies reported a 50-70% increase in Indian tourists in the first week of 2025 compared to Dec 2024. The number of Indian tourists visiting Vietnam in 2024 surged by 297% compared to pre-pandemic levels, surpassing second ranked Cambodians (208%). According to the sales director for the northern region for hospitality company TMG, Indian tourists made up 30% of all guests at Hanoi’s Flower Garden Hotel. The CEO of Visit Indochina said that Indian tourists typically stay longer, averaging 7-8 days, and visit multiple destinations during their trip

According to the Ministry of Tourism, by the end of 2024, Cambodia welcomed around 6.7 million international tourists, including 430,000 Muslim travellers. The President of the Cambodia Tourism Federation said that Cambodia aims to attract tourists from the UAE and Middle East as promising new source markets. The President of Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Cambodia and IMCT Co. suggested the development of halal food options, prayer spaces, and culturally sensitive services catering to Muslim travellers

In 2024, Hai Duong province welcomed 2,547,975 visitors, +41% YoY, including 108,525 international visitors, +43% YoY, and 2,439,450 domestic tourists, +41% YoY. Tourism revenue reached 1,222.58 billion VND, +41% YoY

According to the city’s plan, Hanoi aims to digitise all relic sites by the end of 2025. Hai Ba Trung district introduced a "360 virtual tour" of 51 relics with multimedia and QR codes. Dong Da and Tay Ho districts are also digitising relics for tourism and smart tourism purposes

Quang Ninh welcomed 19 million tourists in 2024, including 3.8 million international visitors, and over 100,000 tourists travelled by cruise ships. The province aims to attract 20 million tourists, including 4.5 million international visitors in 2025

According to the research firm Report Ocean on the Vietnamese adventure tourism market, key travel trends in 2024 include experiential travel, sustainable and responsible tourism, diverse adventure activities, adventure-wellness fusion, technology integration, personalised packages, solo travel, cultural and culinary experiences. Safety remains the top priority in adventure tourism, while social media and influencer content boost visibility and influence traveller choice. The report also noted improved transportation infrastructure opens opportunities for tourism in unexplored areas

In 2024, Tay Ninh welcomed 5.6 million visitors, +9.7% YoY, with tourism revenue reaching $98.2 million USD, +24% YoY. The province is introducing new tourism products, including art performances, traditional festivals, discovery tours, and the "Hello 2025" art programme featuring fireworks and performances to celebrate the Lunar New Year

Vietnam's GDP grew by 7.09% in 2024, reaching $476.3 billion USD, +5.05% YoY, driven by exports, foreign investment inflows, and increased coal imports for power generation. Fourth-quarter GDP growth was 7.55% - the fastest quarterly growth in over 2 years. Foreign investment inflows reached $25.35 billion USD in 2024, +9.4% YoY, while average consumer prices rose 3.63%. Vietnam targets GDP growth of 6.5%-7.0% in 2025

In the 2025 New Year period, the program to visit the National Architectural and Artistic Relic of the Headquarters of the People's Council - People's Committee of HCMC attracted 2,077 visitors. The HCMC Department of Tourism announced that tours to the headquarters will be temporarily suspended in 2025 due to the renovation and repair work for the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (30 Apr, 2025)

From 14-28 Jan 2025, the floating flower fair will be held at Binh Dong Wharf in HCMC, featuring 700 stalls and boats, showcasing flowers and fruit from Mekong Delta provinces and Da Lat City. From 24 Jan-2 Feb 2025, the Tao Dan flower fair will be held in district 1, featuring over 2,620 flowers, bird singing competitions, kylin-lion-dragon dance performances, traditional music, folk games, and calligraphy exhibitions. From 22-28 Jan, other flower fairs will also be held around the city, featuring flowers and plants from Mekong Delta provinces

In 2024, Da Nang welcomed 10.9 million visitors, +32.8% YoY, surpassing targets by 29.3%, with revenue of 31 trillion VND, +22.1% YoY, exceeding targets by 10.8%. In 2025, the city targets 11.9 million visitors, +10% YoY, including 4.8 million foreign tourists, +17% YoY. Tourism revenue is expected to reach over 36 trillion VND, +15% YoY

According to Airvisual, hazardous PM2.5 particle levels were recorded at 266 micrograms per cubic metre in Hanoi on 3 Jan, making it the highest among the world's most polluted cities. The smog is attributed to heavy traffic, industrial activities, and trash burning. The Deputy Prime Minister urged faster adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) to combat pollution. By 2030, Hanoi aims for at least 50% of buses and all taxis to be electric

According to the provincial Department of Tourism, Quang Ninh Province welcomed 73,000 tourists during the 2025 New Year holiday, a 20% increase compared to normal days. The number of domestic tourists reached around 49,120, while international visitors exceeded 23,880. Overnight visitors surged 69% compared to normal days, reaching about 27,000. Tourism revenue during the holiday was estimated at 168 billion VND, up 51% from normal days. Ha Long Bay attracted 10,000 visitors, including 8,500 international tourists

Starting 2025, Vietnam banned the possession, sale, and use of vapes and vape liquids. Accordingly, individuals using e-cigarettes face fines of up to 2 million VND. Those involved in importing, trading, transporting, or producing vapes and related materials face fines of up to 3 billion VND or up to 15 years in prison, depending on the quantity

According to the Department of Tourism of Kien Giang, Phu Quoc welcomed 88,209 visitors during the New Year holiday, including 15,029 international tourists. The city’s accommodation sector was fully booked, with many resorts and hotels maintaining an occupancy rate above 80%

In 2024, international arrivals reached nearly 17.5 million (+38.9% YoY), while the number of domestic visitors reached 110 million (+1.6% YoY), with tourism revenue at around $32.96 billion USD (+23.8% YoY). According to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT), Vietnam targets 22-23 million international visitors and 120-130 million domestic tourists in 2025, fully recovering to pre-pandemic levels. Tourism revenue is projected to reach 980-1,050 trillion VND, contributing 6-8% of GDP, and the industry is expected to create 5.5 million jobs

Thua Thien Hue province targets 4.8-5 million visitors in 2025, with 38-40% international tourists, and expected revenue of around $423.57 million-439.26 million USD. The province will host the "Visit Vietnam Year – Hue 2025", with 4 main groups of activities planned for spring, summer, autumn, and winter, featuring over 170 national and provincial events. An international conference on Net Zero tourism is also planned for Jul-Aug 2025

According to the municipal Department of Tourism, Hanoi welcomed 160,000 visitors during the New Year holiday, +17% YoY, including 28,400 foreign tourists (+67% YoY), and 132,000 domestic tourists (+10% YoY). Tourism revenue reached $23.3 million USD, +26% YoY. High-end hotel occupancy averaged 80%

More than 30 ferries travel daily between the mainland and Phu Quoc, with a daily visitor count of around 3,000 by sea. Nearly all 40 accommodation facilities in Phu Quoc report occupancy rates over 90%, with 5-star hotels expected to reach 85% occupancy during the Lunar New Year holiday. Sunset Town welcomes nearly 15,000 daily visitors, while Sun World Hon Thom welcomes around 7,000 daily visitors

According to the Department of Tourism of Da Nang City, during Christmas and New Year 2025: - 453,000 tourists visited Da Nang, +58% YoY, including 263,000 international visitors (+50% YoY), and 190,000 domestic visitors (+70% YoY) - The number of overnight guests reached 245,000, +150% YoY - The occupancy of 4-5 hotels reached 70% (+20% YoY), with beachfront hotels reaching 90% occupancy - 3-star and below reached 40% occupancy - According to the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Lam Dong, the Da Lat Flower Festival 2024 attracted 2 million visitors, with revenue reaching over 3,600 billion VND. In 2024, the province welcomed 10 million visitors, +15.6% YoY, including 600,000 international visitors (+50% YoY). The number of overnight visitors reached 7.6 million (+13.4% YoY), and total tourism revenue reached 18 trillion VND

According to the Prime Minister’s article, Vietnam aims for at least 8% economic growth in 2025, with the potential for double-digit growth starting from 2026. The country’s GDP growth in 2024 was estimated at 7%, with the total economy reaching about $470 billion USD. Labour productivity grew by 5.7%, exceeding the target. The national brand value reached $507 billion, ranking 32nd worldwide

According to the HCMC’s Department of Tourism, from 31 Dec 2024-1 Jan 2025, the city recorded around 750,000 visitors at tourist attractions, entertainment venues, and shopping areas. Overnight visitors totalled around 135,000, with a hotel occupancy rate of 83%. Total tourism revenue reached around $78.5 million USD during the holiday period. Key tourist attractions with a large number of visitors include the Thong Nhat Hall, Book Street, and Suoi Tien Park

According to Hanoi’s Tourism Department, the city welcomed 27.86 million tourists in 2024, +12.7% YoY, including 6.35 million international tourists, and 21.51 million domestic tourists. Revenue from tourism was around 110.5 trillion VND, +18.3% YoY. The average hotel occupancy rate was 62%, an increase of 2.9 percentage points compared to 2023. The city aims to attract over 30 million tourists in 2025, including 7 million international visitors, with revenue of over 130 trillion VND by diversifying offerings such as night tours, culinary tourism, MICE tourism, and wellness tourism

According to the municipal Department of Tourism, HCMC aims to welcome 8.5 million international tourists and 45 million domestic visitors in 2025, with tourism revenue of $10.2 billion USD. According to the Director of the Municipal Tourism Promotion Center, in 2024, the city welcomed 6 million international tourists, +20% YoY, and 38 million domestic tourists, +8.6% YoY, with tourism revenue reaching $7.5 billion USD, +18.8% YoY

According to the Head of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, Vietnam welcomed 17.5 million international tourists in 2024, +39% YoY, and an estimated 110 million domestic visitors, with tourism revenue for 2024 totalling $33 billion USD, +24% YoY

According to a representative from the People’s Committee of Sa Pa, starting 1 Jan 2025, the locality will start charging fees for visitors to Fansipan Peak and Cat Cat Waterfall. 3 fee collection stations will be established, and a 50% discount will be given to individuals entitled to cultural benefits under government regulations, senior citizens, and individuals with moderate disabilities

In a statement on 22 Dec, the Prime Minister declared that the government will submit a 417-km railway project that would run from Hai Phong to Lao Cai province, bordering Yunnan province, to the National Assembly for approval in Feb 2024. The railway would be the first of 2 high-speed rail links between Vietnam and China. As of Oct 2024, Vietnam is set to invest $11 billion USD in the railway project

On 30 Dec, Lam Dong Province welcomed its 10 millionth visitor of 2024 at Lien Khuong International Airport. The province's tourism revenue for 2024 is estimated at 18 trillion VND. According to the Lam Dong Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, total tourist arrivals were +15.6% YoY, reaching 103.1% of the annual target. This includes 600,000 international visitors (+50% YoY), and 9.4 million domestic visitors (+13.9% YoY)

In the first 8 days of operation, from 22-29 Dec 2024, Metro Line 1 in HCMC recorded 908,000 passenger trips, averaging 113,500 daily trips - 3 times the initial forecast of 39,000 trips per day. Passenger numbers surged on the weekend of 28-29 Dec, reaching around 175,000 and nearly 201,000 trips daily

8 ancient trees in the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden in HCMC were designated as part of Vietnam’s heritage, including 1 padauk tree, 1 tetrameles tree, and 6 African mahogany trees

According to the Deputy Minister of Health, Vietnam's 2024 birthrate dropped to a historic low of 1.91 children per woman. Urban birthrates fell to 1.67 children per woman, while rural areas recorded 2.08. The Southeast, including HCMC, had the lowest at 1.48. The Deputy Population Director warned that if low fertility continues, Vietnam's population could start shrinking after 2054. Vietnam aims to stabilise the birthrate at 2.1 children per woman and achieve a population of 104 million by 2030

A tourism event called HOTLIST 2024 concluded on 18 Dec 2024, celebrating outstanding contributions in tourism and promoting industry growth, innovation, and sustainability. The forum was attended by over 100 experts and industry leaders, addressing destination management, sustainable tourism, and next-generation travel needs. Panels also discussed how technology could enhance sustainable tourism and improve traveller experiences

As part of the "Made in Singapore" campaign, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) Vietnam teamed up with Hoang Dung, a singer, for the release of his latest music video showcasing Singapore's attractions

On 26 Dec, the Dak Nong Geopark was revalidated as a UNESCO Global Geopark for another 4 years, from 2024 to 2027. The park includes 65 geological and geomorphological heritage sites, including nearly 50 caves, craters, and waterfalls. On the same day, a workshop on geopark and sustainable development goals was held, attended by over 150 delegates

From 28 Dec-1 Jan, the Thu Duc City’s People Committee and Vietnam Brand Purpose will organise the City Tet Fest - Thu Duc 2025, featuring a music show, a countdown concert and fireworks performance on New Year’s Eve. The festival will present a multimedia exhibition with 15 artworks by 22 artists from Thailand, Australia, the US, and Vietnam. The CEO of Vietnam Brand Purpose expects the event to become an annual signature event for Thu Duc in HCMC, contributing to the city's economic, social, and cultural growth

The Chairman of HCMC ordered the development of a plan to transform the area in front of Ben Thanh Market into a vibrant hub, featuring culinary and street business activities, connected to the Metro Line No. 1's underground station. The development of the public square was allocated $6.42 million USD, covering an area of 45,800 square meters. It will include a park, a lighting system, and various public amenities

On 25 Dec, the People’s Committee of Kien Giang Province approved a pilot programme to allow boats and ferries to operate fixed routes at night between the mainland and islands. The Kien Giang Department of Transport will work with the Maritime Port Authority and Kien Giang Border Guard to enforce strict adherence to maritime routes by ferry operators. Operators are required to stay updated on sea conditions through forecasts from the Southern Hydrometeorological Station and the Kien Giang Provincial Meteorological Station

According to Google’s 2024 trends, "Vinh Hy tourism" became the most-searched domestic travel keyword. In 2024, Ninh Hai District welcomed over 2.7 million visitors, including over 44,000 international tourists, generating estimated revenue of over 1.8 trillion VND

On 25 Dec, the Southeast Tourism Association (STA) Conference took place in Dong Nai province to review the implementation of a regional tourism linkage agreement, and plans for sustainable development. Key discussions include integrating local highlights into inter-regional tours, encouraging accommodation facilities to adopt environmentally friendly measures, and establishing unified standards and criteria for green tourism development. At the event, the STA signed an agreement to promote green tourism, focusing on sharing expertise, strengthening business connections, and supporting low-carbon tourism initiatives

According to Vietnam’s new internet rules following Decree 147, social media platforms must verify user identities via phone numbers or Vietnamese ID numbers starting 25 Dec. Under Decree 147, platforms must provide user data to authorities upon request, and content deemed illegal by the government must be removed within 24 hours. The Decree also stated that only verified accounts are permitted to livestream. Activists view the decree as a tool to restrict opposing viewpoints and freedom of expression

On 24 Dec, "La Reine" tourist train was officially launched at Da Lat Station in Lam Dong Province, serving the Da Lat - Trai Mat route. The train includes VIP compartments with 12 seats, ideal for private family travel. In 2024, the Da Lat - Trai Mat route operated 3,050 trips, +69% YoY. Passenger numbers were +75% YoY, totalling 276,567 travellers

Four Points by Sheraton Ha Giang is Marriott International's 25th property in Vietnam and the first of its hotels in Ha Giang Province. The hotel features 151 modern rooms and suites, 5th-floor restaurant serving Vietnamese and international cuisine, and a 515-square-metre grand ballroom. The General Manager of the hotel positioned it as the starting point for local adventures and business events

According to the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Quang Nam, the province welcomed over 8 million visitors in 2024, +13% YoY, surpassing its previous record of 7.8 million visitors in 2019. Of the total, 5.5 million were international visitors, and over 2.5 million were domestic tourists. The total tourism revenue for 2024 reached around 30.82 trillion VND. 9.2 trillion VND came from sightseeing and accommodations, +19% YoY, while 21.62 trillion VND was the estimated social income generated from tourism. The top international markets contributing to overnight visitors included South Korea, Australia, the UK, France, the US, Germany, Malaysia, and China

In 2024, Phu Yen welcomed an estimated number of 4 million visitors, +25% YoY, including 30,000 international tourists, with an estimated revenue of 8,000 billion VND, +62.7% YoY. The province aims to attract 4 million tourists in 2025, including 50,000 international visitors, with tourism revenue of 6,000 billion VND. The province planned to focus on attracting investment to develop key tourist destinations, implement projects such as the Phu Yen Geopark for UNESCO recognition, a pilot rural tourism initiative linked to the OCOP Programme, and the Phu Yen Tourism Development Project (2024–2030) with a vision towards 2050

The first metro line in HCMC, spanning 19.7 km from Ben Thanh Market to Thu Duc City and Suoi Tien Amusement Park, opened on 22 Dec after years of delays and funding challenges. The metro is offering free rides for its first 30 days of operation, with 200 trips running daily. The metro aims to address severe congestion caused by 8.4 million motorbikes and a growing number of vehicles. According to the city’s government, HCMC plans 6 additional metro lines

From Oct-Dec 2024, Lao Cai welcomed nearly 1.7 million visitors, +42% YoY. The province is projected to attract over 8 million visitors in 2024, with Sa Pa contributing 4.4 million. Sapa expects to welcome 200,000 visitors during the year-end festive season, including Christmas and New Year’s Eve Festival. Lao Cai aims to attract over 10 million visitors in 2025, with Sa Pa anticipated to host 5.8 million visitors and generate revenues of around $1.09 billion USD

On 21 Dec, the Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee, in partnership with IB Group, organised the Dalat Spring Concert 2024 at Lam Vien Square in Da Lat City, attracting 20,000 attendees. The event aims to promote Da Lat as a UNESCO Creative City of Music, and position the city as a premier global music destination. The program is open free to public