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Vietnam Airlines is pleased to announce the resumption of its direct flights from Hanoi to Moscow (Russia) starting on May 8, 2025. Vietnam Airlines will operate two flights per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, using the wide-body Boeing 787 aircraft.

By opening a direct flight to Denpasar, Vietnam Airlines continues to affirm its role as the National Airline in its efforts to expand its flight network, strengthen Vietnam's connection with the world, and accompany the country in its rise in the new era.

Vietjet Air announced its inaugural air service between Vietnam and New Zealand, connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Auckland – the two countries’ key economic, tourism, and cultural hubs.

The Vietnamese Government has just released a Resolution on visa exemption for Polish, Czech and Swiss citizens traveling on tours to Vietnam. The policy will be applied from 1st March 2025 to 31st December 2025 under the framework of the Tourism Development Stimulus Programme in 2025.

DIFF 2025, from 31 May to 12 July, promises to be the longest and largest edition in the festival’s history, showcasing the brilliance of 06 magnificent firework nights and welcoming 10 extraordinary teams from Vietnam, Finland, the United Kingdom, Portugal, Poland, Republic of Korea (ROK), Italy, Canada, and People’s Republic of China (PRC).

Lunar New Year or Tết Nguyên Đán, is Vietnam’s most significant celebration. Across Vietnam, during this time families reunite and honour their ancestors, while praying for luck, prosperity and health in the new year. The public holiday may only run for one week, but in reality, Tết celebrations last much longer. If you’re visiting Vietnam around Lunar New Year, here’s what you can expect. [Vietnam.Travel]

Làng rau Trà Quế, Hội An được Tổ chức Du Lịch Liên Hiệp Quốc vinh danh trong danh sách 55 Làng Du Lịch Tốt Nhất Thế Giới 2024. Tra Que Village in the Ancient Town of Hoi An, central Vietnam, was named as the Best Tourism Village by the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) at a ceremony held in Colombia on 14 November 2024.

The Lunar New Year (Tet) is always a peak flight period with busy schedules. Therefore, prepare for your Lunar New Year 2025 journey with Vietnam Airlines whether you go for a tour, vacation or return home and reunite with your family.

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