Flights
Vietnam Airlines Opens First Nonstop Hanoi–Amsterdam Route Vietnam Airlines launches its first-ever nonstop Hanoi–Amsterdam service in June 2026, cutting Europe's gateway journey to under 12 hours.
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Event
Da Nang Hosts Inaugural Full-Distance IRONMAN Vietnam 2026, Drawing Athletes from 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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Vietnam Airlines Launches First-Ever Direct Hanoi–Amsterdam Service on June 16 Vietnam Airlines will operate the first nonstop Hanoi–Amsterdam service from June 16, using Airbus A350 aircraft three times weekly on the historic new route.
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Visa
Vietnam's Digital Arrival Card Heads Nationwide After Successful Ho Chi Minh City Pilot Vietnam's mandatory pre-arrival QR card, required at Tan Son Nhat since April 15, is set to expand to all airports after processing 161,000 submissions.
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Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2026 Opens 30 May DIFF 2026 runs 30 May to 11 July on the Han River. Ten teams from nine countries compete every Saturday night under the theme Da Nang – United Horizons.
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European Charter Flights Land in Vietnam for the First Time This Summer European tourists are choosing Vietnam over Thailand this summer, with the first-ever charter flights from Poland now running monthly through September.
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Vietjet Air to Launch Ho Chi Minh City–Colombo Direct Flights from August 2026 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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Visa
Vietnam Introduces Five-Year Visa for Skilled Professionals from July 2026 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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