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Bamboo Airways Suspends All Scheduled Flights in August 2026 Bamboo Airways has halted all scheduled commercial flights from 1 August 2026. Passengers must rebook on Vietnam Airlines or VietJet and request refunds.
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Long Thanh International Airport on Track to Open December 2026 Vietnam's Politburo confirmed Long Thanh Airport is on schedule for December 2026, transforming air access to Ho Chi Minh City and southern Vietnam.
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Typhoon Noul: 70+ Flights Cancelled on Southeast Asia Routes 70+ flights cancelled across Southeast Asia 27 July due to Typhoon Noul. Ho Chi Minh City affected. What to do.
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Sun PhuQuoc Airways Opens Hai Phong Routes From July 2026 Sun PhuQuoc Airways launches Hai Phong routes July 2026. Direct connections to Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City.
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Typhoon Wipha: Travel Warning for Northern Vietnam Typhoon Wipha hits northern Vietnam 22 July. UK, US, Australia, Canada issue travel warnings. Airlines cancel flights.
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Nha Trang Sea Festival 2026 Draws Thousands to Three Days of Ocean Celebrations Nha Trang's annual Sea Festival ran 17 to 19 July 2026, with boat races, a seafood fair, concerts, and cultural shows along the city's beachfront.
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Vietnam Hits Record 12.3 Million International Arrivals in First Half of 2026 Vietnam: 12.3M arrivals H1 2026, +14.9% YoY. On track to exceed 25M annual target.
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Da Nang Enjoyment Festival 2026 Runs 22–26 July at East Sea Park Da Nang Enjoyment Festival 22–26 July at East Sea Park. Kite light shows, night beach party, opening ceremony 23 July.
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Phu Quoc Speedboat Capsizes, 15 Killed; Island Tours Suspended Speedboat capsizes near Phu Quoc on 12 July, killing 15. Island-hopping operators suspended as Vietnam orders a maritime safety review.
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Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2026: What to Expect in Nha Trang The Khanh Hoa Sea Festival runs 17–19 July 2026 in Nha Trang, with 40+ events, fireworks, and up to 800,000 expected visitors.
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Da Nang Fireworks Festival 2026: Grand Finale This Saturday Da Nang's 2026 International Fireworks Festival closes July 11 with the championship night. Ten teams from nine countries have competed since June 7.
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Vietnam Airlines Launches Hanoi–Amsterdam Direct Route Vietnam Airlines launched nonstop Hanoi–Amsterdam flights June 16, 2026 — three times weekly on an Airbus A350.
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VietJet Air Launches Nha Trang–Singapore Route in June 2026 VietJet Air launches four weekly Nha Trang–Singapore flights as of 1 June 2026. Direct connection for beach travellers.
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Da Nang Fireworks Festival 2026: Germany vs Macau on 20 June Da Nang Fireworks Festival: Germany vs Macau 20 June, Australia vs Portugal 27 June. Free riverside viewing.
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Dengue Fever Surge Across Vietnam's Tourist Hotspots Dengue fever surge through Vietnam 2026, from HCMC to Da Nang. Traveller precautions for before and during trips.
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Vietnam Requires Health Declaration for Arrivals from 1 July From 1 July 2026, all arrivals must submit digital health declaration up to 7 days before travel. Temperature checks apply.
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Long Thanh International Airport Opens Near Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam's new Long Thanh International Airport begins commercial operations in June 2026 with 25 million passenger capacity, reshaping arrivals.
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Hanoi's Iconic Long Bien Bridge Reopens on 28 May Long Bien Bridge: Hanoi's French colonial Red River crossing reopened 28 May 2026 after repair closure.
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Vietnam Now Requires Digital Arrival Card at Major Airports Vietnam's digital arrival card is now mandatory at Tan Son Nhat Airport. All visitors must complete it before immigration.
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Nha Trang's Tourism Boom: What Visitors Need to Know Nha Trang is breaking visitor records in 2026, but the boom brings real challenges. What to know before visiting Vietnam's most popular coastal city.
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Da Nang IRONMAN Vietnam 2026: 4,700 Athletes, 91 Countries Da Nang's inaugural full-distance IRONMAN Vietnam 2026 drew 4,700 athletes from 91 countries, cementing the city as Asia's top sports tourism hub.
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Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2026 Opens 30 May DIFF 2026: 30 May–11 July on Han River. Ten teams from nine countries compete Saturdays. Theme: Da Nang – United Horizons.
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First European Charter Flights Land in Vietnam This Summer European tourists shift to Vietnam over Thailand. First-ever charter flights from Poland run monthly through September.
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Vietjet Air Launches Ho Chi Minh City–Colombo Direct Flights Vietjet Air announces nonstop service between Ho Chi Minh City and Colombo, Sri Lanka, from August 2026, operating four times weekly.
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Vietnam's New Five-Year Visa for Skilled Professionals Vietnam's new UĐ1 visa grants skilled workers and digital professionals five-year multi-entry permits, with a matching UĐ2 visa for families.
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