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What is happening in Vietnam: rules, transport, borders and events — briefly and with sources.

Vietnam's Independence Day: festive program across the countryFrom August 29 to September 2, festive events will take place in major cities of Vietnam. In Hanoi, on September 2 from 21:00 to 21:15, fireworks will be launched from five locations, and concerts and…
In Hung Yen, two foreigners were detained in a fake diploma caseHung Yen Provincial Police detained two foreigners (citizens of Bangladesh and India) on suspicion of producing and selling counterfeit diplomas and certificates from Vietnamese universities.…
Vietnam will play Thailand for the ASEAN Cup 2026 championship titleTomorrow, August 26, is the return final match of the 2026 ASEAN Cup against Thailand. If Vietnam defends the title for the second year in a row, the team will receive another $300,000 from the AFF.…
In Hanoi, bus and metro rides will be free for five daysFrom August 29 to September 2, residents and tourists in Hanoi will be able to use all city buses and two metro lines — Cat Linh–Ha Dong and Nhon–Hanoi Station — free of charge. Free travel will be…
New pedestrian street in Hai PhongIn Hai Phong, a new pedestrian zone will open in the city center near the City Theater on August 28. On Friday and Saturday evenings, musical and cultural events will be held here. At the opening on…
Aeroflot will launch flights Moscow — Phu QuocFrom October 15, 2026, Aeroflot will begin operating regular direct flights from Moscow to Phu Quoc twice a week — on Thursdays and Sundays. The flights will be operated on wide-body Airbus A330…
Heineken Pickleball World Cup 2026From August 30 to September 6, 2026, Da Nang will host the Heineken Pickleball World Cup – 2026 for the first time. Around 4,000 athletes, coaches, referees, and guests from 80 countries and…
Nha Trang — Da Lat: road repairsOn the QL27C highway section between Nha Trang and Da Lat, traffic will be temporarily stopped near two damaged sections until September 15. The work is being carried out after landslides caused by…
In Nha Trang, police helped a citizen of Kazakhstan who had lost his passportThe police of North Nha Trang found 63-year-old Kazakh citizen Yuri E., who had lost his passport and had no permanent place of residence. After a medical examination, the man was taken to the Khanh…
Two drones twice halted operations at Tan Son Nhat AirportUnauthorized UAV flights on the evening of August 11 disrupted the airport’s operations for more than two hours and affected 73 flights.
Vietnam has launched the Pottel tourist SIM cardVietnam Post's new product is designed for foreign tourists, business travelers, and short-term visitors, and operates through the VinaPhone network with 4G/5G support.
Hanoi police have begun using drones to monitor trafficDrones in test mode help record violations on Ring Road No. 3 and find accidents and traffic jams faster.
In Nha Trang, beach businesses were temporarily restricted after 18:00From August 12, evening operations of a number of establishments and entertainment activities were suspended on the beach section along Tran Phu Street following an inspection of documents from local…
A Chinese citizen received 5.5 years in prison for a fake ID in VietnamA man who was staying in Vietnam illegally paid 165 million dong to have documents issued in the name of a fictitious citizen of the country and ultimately obtained a genuine identity card with…
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi will temporarily close to visitorsFrom September 4 to November 2, 2026, scheduled repair and maintenance work will be carried out at the mausoleum, and visitor admission will resume on November 3.
A tourist from China rode a motorcycle onto the national monument on LishonThe driver ignored the prohibitory signs and continued driving through the stone arch Cổng Tò Vò, despite attempts by local residents to stop him.
Ho Chi Minh City plans free Wi‑Fi in all public spacesBy 2030, the city authorities want to provide all public spaces with free high-speed internet, while simultaneously expanding 5G coverage and beginning 6G testing.
A new seaside tourist center is planned to be created near Mui NeThe authorities of Lam Dong have approved development plans for Hoa Thang covering about 32,000 hectares. The area is intended to be transformed into a multifunctional coastal center with resorts,…
Three tourists from Russia and Kazakhstan were rescued after swimming in Dak LakStrong waves swept three men into rocky crevices on Bai Mon beach — Mũi Đại Lãnh. The rescue operation began after a female tourist who remained on shore reported the incident to the tour guide.
BlaBlaCar launched a ride-sharing search service in VietnamThe French platform has started operating in the Vietnamese market and offers intercity ridesharing with shared fuel and toll costs.
At Hanoi Noi Bai Airport, the flows at passport control have been separatedAt the international terminal T2, separate queues have been introduced for different categories of passengers, including foreigners, which should reduce waiting times and lessen the burden on passport…
A festival dedicated to Mi Quang noodles will take place in Da NangOn August 14–15, the city will host the festival “Mì Quảng — the Quintessence of Quang Nam Cuisine — 2026,” introducing visitors to one of the main culinary symbols of Central Vietnam.
In central Da Lat, the movement of large buses has been restrictedFrom August 1, buses with a capacity of more than 29 seats are not allowed to enter the central market area and a number of streets in downtown Da Lat. The new regulations have already helped reduce…
Raids in Vietnam: what foreigners need to knowIn Vietnam, a large-scale anti-drug campaign continues, against the backdrop of which inspections of foreigners’ places of residence and stay have intensified in tourist cities.
In Vietnam, control over foreigners will be tightened starting September 15No new obligations are being introduced for foreigners; however, government agencies will more actively exchange data on visas, residence registration, work, study, and other grounds for staying in…
Vietnam national futsal team drew with Russia and thrashed New ZealandThe Vietnamese national team is performing successfully at the international tournament Continental Futsal Championship Thailand 2026, where the team has already played matches against Russia and New…
In Phan Thiết, the traditional fishermen’s festival Cầu Ngư is taking placeUntil August 8, guests can look forward to ancient sea ceremonies, a boat procession, hundreds of lanterns on the Kati River, folk performances, and a large fair.
Heavy rains flooded Lao Cai: the water rose by more than one meterTorrential rains caused localized flooding and landslides in northern Vietnam. Roads and agricultural areas were flooded, and traffic had to be blocked on certain sections.