In November, Oceania accounted for 53,663 tourist arrivals, an increase of 4.90 percent from October, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
A total of 48,410 tourists arrived from Australia in November, an increase of 4.70 percent from October, New Zealand sent 5,055 visitors, up 6.80 percent compared with October, with the remaining 198 coming from elsewhere in the region.
Listed tourism companies
Ben Thanh Trading and Service JSC
Ben Thanh Trading and Service JSC (BTT) trades consumer goods, operates retail outlets, and provides tourism and logistics services.
BTT closed at VND 35,200 on Tuesday down 0 percent with 0 shares traded, worth VND 0 million.
Foreign ownership in BTT is currently capped at 0.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 0.0 percent.
Dong A Hotel Group Joint Stock Company
Dong A Hotel Group Joint Stock Company (DAH) owns and operates hotels and resorts, providing hospitality and tourism services across Vietnam.
DAH closed at VND 3,770 on Tuesday down 0 percent with 7,905,000 shares traded, worth VND 2,976 million.
Foreign ownership in DAH is currently capped at 0.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 0.0 percent.
Development Investment Construction Corporation
Development Investment Construction Corporation (DIG) develops residential, tourism, and urban infrastructure projects across Vietnam.
DIG closed at VND 17,450 on Tuesday down 0.6 percent with 150,459,000 shares traded, worth VND 264,713 million.
Foreign ownership in DIG is currently capped at 49.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 4.1 percent.
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Vietnam tourism news
New origin tracing app
A new tourism app jointly developed by MobiFone and VNeTrip was launched in October that enables travellers to trace the origin of local specialities, helping to curb counterfeit goods and tax losses.
Launched in Ho Chi Minh City on 24 October, the platform is being piloted in An Giang, allowing users to book tours, buy regional products, and verify authenticity. Over 50 firms and 300 OCOP enterprises have joined the traceability system.
HCMC stimulus plans
In October, Ho Chi Minh City announced plans to accelerate economic growth by boosting domestic consumption and tourism.
Officials and experts emphasised easing administrative barriers, using tourism as a growth engine, and leveraging remittances.
Businesses highlight rising costs, unstable supply chains, and currency pressures as key challenges.
HCMC tourism data
Ho Chi Minh City recorded tourism revenue of VND 208.07 trillion or about US$7.9 billion in the first ten months of 2025, reaching nearly 72 percent of the annual target.
The city welcomed 6.5 million international visitors, up 17.7 percent year-on-year, and 33 million domestic tourists.
Cruise tourism rebound
Cruise tourism in Khanh Hoa has rebounded strongly, with 19 international ships bringing over 22,000 visitors so far this year and seven more expected by December, totalling 26 voyages — the highest since the pandemic.
Officials noted the sector attracts high-spending tourists, though experts urged more port investment, marketing, and cultural experiences to sustain growth.
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Vietnam’s tourism industry
Vietnam’s tourism industry is one of the country’s most dynamic sectors, supported by diverse attractions ranging from beaches and mountains to food culture and heritage sites.
The sector has grown alongside rising international arrivals and expanding domestic travel driven by improving infrastructure and a broadening hospitality ecosystem.
Tourism contributes significantly to national income through accommodation, transport, retail and food services, with major hubs including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang and Ha Long.