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According to data from the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance, Vietnam welcomed 1.68 million foreign tourists in August, the highest figure ever recorded for the month. This marks a 7.8% increase from July and a 16.5% rise year-on-year, driven by a surge in arrivals during celebrations commemorating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and Vietnam’s Independence Day on September 2.

Tourism revenue from travel services in the eight months was estimated at VND 61.2 trillion (US$2.32 billion), translating to a year-on-year rise of 20.3 percent.

Air travel remained dominant, with 11.9 million visitors, or 85.2% of the total, up 22.6% year-on-year. Land arrivals reached 1.9 million, up 17.5%, while sea arrivals stood at 187,800, up 13.4%.

China and the Republic of Korea (RoK) continued to be Vietnam’s two largest source markets, contributing nearly half of all international arrivals. China topped the list with more than 3.5 million visitors (25.4%), followed by the RoK with over 2.9 million (20.9%).

Other major markets included Taiwan (China), the US, Japan, Cambodia, India, Russia, Australia and Malaysia. European markets also showed strong growth, particularly the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Sweden and Norway. In Southeast Asia, tourist flows from the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand also expanded.

Russia stood out with a remarkable 164.9% surge in arrivals, credited to targeted promotional campaigns by the tourism authority, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and local businesses. India, meanwhile, has reinforced its position as one of Vietnam’s most promising markets.

More than 387,000 Indian tourists visited Vietnam in the first seven months of 2025, up 42.5% year-on-year, following a record 501,427 in 2024 – nearly triple the 2019 level. VNAT plans to hold tourism promotion events in Bengaluru and Hyderabad in September to enhance the presence of Vietnamese tourism in this market, creating conditions for businesses of both sides to connect, expand cooperation and promote bilateral tourist exchange.

An impressive 164.9% surge in Russian tourist arrivals, driven by targeted promotional efforts from the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT), the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and local businesses.

Meanwhile, India has solidified its status as one of Vietnam’s most promising tourism markets. In the first seven months of 2025, over 387,000 Indian visitors traveled to Vietnam, an increase of 42.5% year-on-year, following a record 501,427 arrivals in 2024, nearly triple the figure from 2019.

To further strengthen its presence in the Indian market, VNAT plans to host tourism promotion events in Bengaluru and Hyderabad this September, aiming to foster business connections, expand cooperation, and boost bilateral tourist exchange.

Pham Van Thuy, VNAT Deputy Director-General, noted that India is not only a comprehensive strategic partner of Vietnam but also a nation with deep historical and cultural ties. Tourism, he said, is becoming a bridge to strengthen people-to-people links between the two countries. He further stated that Vietnam’s extension of its e-visa system, which allows single or multiple entries for up to 90 days, together with expanding direct flights and a safe, welcoming travel environment, is helping to attract more Indian visitors.

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