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More than 100 traditional pubs in Japan have to close for half a year

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118 traditional bars in Japan went bankrupt in the first 6 months of 2026, the highest level in the first half of the year since 1989.

The number of passengers on the Ha Long Bay 7 route is too low

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Quang Ninh - In the first 8 months of 2026, only 33 visitors visited Ha Long Bay on the Ha Long Bay 7 - 1 itinerary out of 3 routes opened from May 2025.

2 travel companies in Hong Kong (China) suspended for forcing customers to shop

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Hong Kong (China) suspended the licenses of 2 travel companies and a tour guide for being accused of forcing tourists to shop, in order to protect the reputation of the tourism industry.

Trang Tien Ice Cream stops selling at a symbolic address and nearly 70 years of journey

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Trang Tien Ice Cream will stop selling at 35 Trang Tien from September 15th, closing a journey of nearly 70 years associated with the brand and memories of many generations of Hanoians.

Tourists change tour style, businesses innovate experiences

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Ho Chi Minh City - No longer focusing on cheap prices, tourists are increasingly meticulous in choosing tours with reasonable and emotional schedules.

Chinese tourists strongly shop for luxury goods at the airport

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Chinese tourists are returning strongly and quickly becoming the "golden driving force" of the retail industry at Asian airports.

Ho Chi Minh City opens the 2026 Culture - Tourism Festival in Vung Tau

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Ho Chi Minh City - The opening program of the Culture - Tourism Festival in Vung Tau spreads the message of "improvement" based on the quintessence of national culture; potential, creativity and integration.

Spring Colors Festival across the country 2026 recreates the culture of 54 ethnic groups

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The "Spring Colors across the country" 2026 festival will take place from February 27 to March 1 at the Village of Culture and Tourism of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups.

Opening of the traditional festival at the national relic Ha Do communal house, Hai Phong

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Hai Phong - On February 27, An Phong ward organized the Ha Do communal house festival and incense offering ceremony to commemorate the 766th birthday of General Nguyen Cong Vang.

Management of tourist apartments and villas in Khanh Hoa according to new regulations

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Khanh Hoa tightens management of tourist apartments and villas according to new regulations to avoid overlap and increase post-inspection.

Phu Quoc launches tourism rapid response team, eliminating "overcharging

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An Giang - Phu Quoc special economic zone tourism rapid response team receives and classifies feedback from tourists 24/7.

Western tourist writes thank you letter upon receiving back lost phone in Khanh Hoa

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Khanh Hoa - French tourist sends thank you letter to Phan Rang Ward Police force after being supported to find lost mobile phones.

Vung Tau - Con Dao high-speed train reopens, fares reduced

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Ho Chi Minh City - Reopening after about 6 months of suspension, Thang Long high-speed train operating the Vung Tau - Con Dao route offers incentives during the peak sea tourism season.

Tourist travels 1,000 km to rub money for good luck at a monolithic bronze-casting pagoda

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Quang Ninh - Tourists travel more than 1,000km to find Dong Pagoda on Yen Tu peak to rub money to pray for luck, peace and fortune at the beginning of the year.

Da Nang welcomes new air route, expanding high-quality tourism connectivity

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Da Nang - Sun Phu Quoc Airways inaugurates route connecting Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City with Da Nang, expanding travel options, promoting high-quality tourism development.

Dien Bien organizes Ban Flower Festival half a month earlier

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Dien Bien - Ban Flower Festival 2026 will take place from March 6, half a month earlier than the initial plan.

Hai Phong upgrades 3 tours at Con Son - Kiep Bac spring festival

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Hai Phong upgrades 3 tourist tours to effectively exploit the outstanding values of 5 relics belonging to UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Cuc Bo village attracts international tourists at the beginning of 2026

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Hai Phong - Cuc Bo village (Khuc Thua Du commune) is gradually becoming an attractive destination for international tourists with cultural and rural life experiences.

Summoning the driver who "overcharged" a Western tourist one million VND for a 7km motorbike taxi ride

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An American female tourist accused a motorbike taxi driver of taking her to many places outside the schedule in Hanoi and then demanding a fee of one million VND.

Ban flowers bloom white in Dien Bien sky, visitors jostle to take photos

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Dien Bien - After Tet Nguyen Dan, it is also the ban flower season, many check-in locations are attracting a large number of young people and tourists.