Vietnam hits 20 million international visitors

16/12/2025
01:50

Vietnam on 15 December welcomed its 20 millionth international visitor of the year at the Phu Quoc Special Economic Zone — a historic milestone marking the highest figure in the 65-year history of the country’s tourism industry.

Vietnam hits 20 million international visitors

Vietnam hits 20 million international visitors

Lifestyle 01:50

Vietnam on 15 December welcomed its 20 millionth international visitor of the year at the Phu Quoc Special Economic Zone — a historic milestone marking the highest figure in the 65-year history of the country’s tourism industry.

SEA Games 33 enters the second half

SEA Games 33 enters the second half

Lifestyle 02:52

SEA Games 33 enters the second half of its official competition schedule, and more finals are being contested across all sports. Currently, Vietnam are in third position with 37 golds, 39 silvers, and 67 bronzes, a total of 143 medals.

Part-time footballers, full-time passion

Part-time footballers, full-time passion

Lifestyle 03:23

As celebrations continue following the Vietnamese women’s national team’s victory, attention now turns to the men’s side, who will face the Philippines in tomorrow’s semi-final. Away from the national spotlight, in Hanoi, another story is unfolding, where teachers, students, and motorbike taxi drivers leave their daily routines behind, lace up their boots, and come together through nothing but passion and a shared love for football.

EU-Vietnam boosts sustainable design future

EU-Vietnam boosts sustainable design future

Lifestyle 05:38

The EU–Vietnam Sustainable Design Awards, held on 12 December, highlighted projects that rethink materials, challenge conventions, and respond to local needs. Vietnam Today’s reporter was joined by Trung Bao, Grand Prize winner in the Communication Design category, to delve into how Vietnamese creative projects engage with local materials while addressing both local and global design challenges.

Unravelling Vietnam's most iconic journey

Unravelling Vietnam's most iconic journey

Lifestyle 03:29

“Doing the Loop” is no longer just a viral trend. It snakes the Ha Giang Loop, about 218 miles of winding, up-and-down roads that pass by sweeping vistas, emerald-green rivers, and otherworldly canyons. The Hà Giang Loop carries riders through serpentine passes and narrow cliffside roads, glides past waterfalls, and rolls through hill-tribe villages echoing with children’s laughter.

Foreign experts boosting Vietnam's sports excellence

Foreign experts boosting Vietnam's sports excellence

Lifestyle 02:32

SEA Game 33 is heating up, and Vietnam sports teams this year are definitely not to be trifled with. Sprinting drills have become common with the Vietnamese women’s national team. The exercise improves players’ fitness and endurance. But unlike typical fitness drills, fitness coach Cedric Roger’s task ends with excitement and laughter. #Seagame33 #Vietnam #womennationalteam #sport #foreignexpert