On August 22, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued an official dispatch to the People’s Committees of Cao Bang, Lang Son, Quang Ninh, Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang, Lao Cai, Phu Tho, Dien Bien, Lai Chau, Son La, Hanoi, Hai Phong, Hung Yen, Bac Ninh, Ninh Binh and Thanh Hoa provinces and cities, requesting strengthened tourism management and measures to ensure tourist safety.

On the occasion of Vietnam’s National Day holiday on September 2, Vietnam National Railways officially launched the HQ1/HQ2 pair of heritage trains connecting Hue and Phong Nha under the theme “Journey to Wonders - World Heritage Sites.”

The Vietnam National Tourism Administration recently announced that the country earned the top spot in the 2026 ranking of the world's leading culinary destinations by the NZ Herald Travel Readers' Choice Awards, for its rich identity, with a harmonious blend of fresh flavors and savory broths

Beyond promoting rural economic development, the OCOP brand can also connect products with raw material-producing areas, craft villages, and local culture. Once these elements are organized into experiential tours, OCOP products can become a reason for tourists to seek out a destination, rather than simply something they purchase after each trip.