Vietnam is designating the Samsung manufacturing hub and Ha Long Bay province as key growth zones to drive economic development and attract further investment.

Vietnam has revealed plans for its first high-speed railway, a 120-km line connecting Hanoi to Ha Long Bay, which is projected to cut travel time to just 23 minutes by its anticipated opening in late 2028.

Ha Long Bay is introducing a new route and interactive shows for its night carnival, offering visitors an enhanced experience.

Miss Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lana Jahić, made a dazzling appearance at the opening of the 75th Miss World competition in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, posing in traditional Vietnamese attire.

Vietnam's first intercity bullet train line, currently under construction between Hanoi and Ha Long Bay, will adopt the distributed-power engineering architecture pioneered by Japan's Shinkansen.

Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister has ordered safety inspections for all 508 cruise ships operating in Ha Long Bay, following a fire on a wooden tourist boat carrying 28 foreign tourists last week.

Tropical Storm Maysak, having moved away from the Philippines, is now forecast to directly impact the coastal areas of Quang Ninh and Hai Phong in Vietnam from midday Saturday, bringing sustained winds of 62–88 kph and severe torrential rain, particularly to the Ha Long Bay area.

Vietnam has commenced construction on its inaugural high-speed railway project, a 120-kilometer line designed for 350 kph, connecting major cities including Hanoi, Bac Ninh, Hai Phong, and the popular tourist destination Ha Long Bay.