There’s plenty of good news coming out of Vietnam at the moment. Here are a few stories making the headlines:Â
Vietnam Ramps Up Efforts to Attract Russian Tourists Â
In the first half of 2025, Vietnam welcomed around 260,000 Russian tourists, surpassing the full-year total of over 232,300 arrivals in 2024. Russia is now among Vietnam’s top 10 international source markets and the fastest-growing from Europe. Â
(source: DTiNews)Â
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Vietnam Visa Reforms 2025: New Long-Stay and Golden Visa Options Â
Vietnam is accelerating new reforms to its visa policy in 2025. The government is finalizing long-stay visa reforms, including a proposed five-year waiver for investors, researchers, and athletes, and a golden visa valid up to 10 years for high-value residents.Â
(source: Vietnam Briefing)Â
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Digital Transformation: a New Era for Global Travellers Â
In recent years, the tourism industry in Vietnam has undergone substantial digital transformation. Innovative technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) have become the focus of attention. These technological advances are changing how people from around the world experience Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage and offering fully individualized, personalized travel experiences for them. The vision of government, combined with the strengths of all those engaged in tourism and technology work, is to make Vietnam’s time-honoured way of life meet the demands of cutting-edge technology in a way that is both open and interactive.Â
(source: Travel and Tour World)Â
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Vietnam Strengthens Ties with South Korea Â
The Vietnam Tourism Association and the Embassy of Vietnam in South Korea have officially inaugurated the Vietnam Tourism Promotion Office in Seoul. This strategic connection aims to attract more South Korean tourists and deepen bilateral tourism cooperation.Â
(source: Bao VietnamNet)Â
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