Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Asia down -6.30% MoM in March 2026 / Korea -26.30%, India +18.80%

In March, Asia accounted for 1,508,011 tourist arrivals, a decrease of -6.30 percent from February, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.

India accounted for 84,196 tourist arrivals in March, up 18.80 percent compared to February.

A total of 93,460 tourists arrived from Japan in March, an increase of 39.40 percent from February.

In March, China sent 482,587 visitors, up 4.20 percent compared with February.

Arrivals from Taiwan reached 95,877 in Mar 26, falling -19.50 percent relative to February.

Tourist numbers from Korea totalled 355,167 in March, showing a rise of -26.30 percent versus February.

Vietnam tourism news

Recent developments in the tourism industry include:

Phu Quoc casino operator losses

Phu Quoc Tourism Investment and Development, owner of Phu Quoc’s Corona Casino, reported a cumulative loss of VND5.857 trillion (US$222.3 million) by the end of 2025, with losses widening year on year.

The company posted a net loss of VND918 billion (US$34.8 million) in 2025, up 27 percent from VND725 billion in 2024.
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Total tourist arrivals in March

In March, Vietnam counted 2,080,079 tourist arrivals, a decrease of -6.70 percent from February, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. Read more→

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Listed tourism companies

Key tourism firms listed on the Vietnam stock exchange include:

Development Investment Construction Corporation (DIG)

Development Investment Construction Corporation (DIG) develops residential, tourism, and urban infrastructure projects across Vietnam. (DIG)

In March, DIG shares moved from 14.95 to 14.25, a change of -0.70 (-0.05 percent).

Foreign ownership moved from 3,671,632.38 to 3,686,899.91, a change of 15,267.53 (0.00 percent).

Tay Ninh Cable Car JSC (TCT)

Tay Ninh Cable Car JSC (TCT) operates cable car systems and tourism services for Ba Den Mountain and nearby destinations. (TCT)

In March, TCT shares moved from 21.70 to 19.85, a change of -1.85 (-0.09 percent).

Foreign ownership was unchanged.

Ba Ria – Vung Tau Housing Development JSC (HDC)

Ba Ria – Vung Tau Housing Development JSC (HDC) develops residential, commercial, and tourism property projects. (HDC)

In March, HDC shares moved from 20.90 to 18.75, a change of -2.15 (-0.10 percent).

Foreign ownership moved from 943,426.90 to 943,675.30, a change of 248.40 (0.00 percent).

Everland Group JSC (EVG)

Everland Group JSC (EVG) operates in real estate, tourism, and construction materials trading. (EVG)

In March, EVG shares moved from 7.18 to 6.40, a change of -0.78 (-0.11 percent).

Foreign ownership moved from 1,045,183.82 to 1,039,293.82, a change of -5,890.00 (-0.01 percent).

Dong A Hotel Group Joint Stock Company (DAH)

Dong A Hotel Group Joint Stock Company (DAH) owns and operates hotels and resorts, providing hospitality and tourism services across Vietnam. (DAH)

In March, DAH shares moved from 3.49 to 2.99, a change of -0.50 (-0.14 percent).

Foreign ownership was unchanged.

First Real JSC (FIR)

First Real JSC (FIR) invests in and develops residential and tourism property projects in central Vietnam. (FIR)

In March, FIR shares moved from 6.21 to 4.98, a change of -1.23 (-0.20 percent).

Foreign ownership moved from 352,294.09 to 351,792.09, a change of -502.00 (0.00 percent).

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Vietnam’s tourism industry

Vietnam’s tourism industry is a key economic sector, driven by international arrivals and a large domestic travel market.

Key source markets include China, South Korea, and the United States, alongside growing interest from Europe and regional Southeast Asia.

Government policies, including visa reforms and infrastructure investment, support accessibility and development across major destinations.

The sector continues to diversify, with demand expanding across cultural, coastal, and nature-based tourism offerings.

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The data

TABLE: Vietnam tourist arrivals from Asia, March 2026