From August 26 to 30, 2026, Quang Ninh will attend the 20th Ho Chi Minh City International Travel Expo, to be held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City.
Repeatedly honoured at prestigious domestic and international tourism awards, Quang Ninh is gradually affirming its quality as a destination and its competitiveness on the tourism map.
The Quang Ninh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued Official Document No. 4449, dated July 13, 2026, requesting the Quang Ninh Media Group, communes, wards and special zones, and businesses across the province to coordinate live screenings of the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals and final. This initiative aims to simultaneously promote the province's cultural, sports and tourism attractions, and its socio-economic achievements.
An inter-agency inspection team chaired by the Ministry of Construction has recently worked with the Quang Ninh Provincial People’s Committee to assess the province’s current status of urban development as part of the appraisal process for the proposal to recognise Quang Ninh as meeting the criteria for a Class-I urban area.
The opening ceremony of the 3rd Quang Ninh International Chess Tournament was held on June 24 at the Quang Ninh Exhibition of Planning and Expo Center in Ha Long Ward. The tournament is jointly organised by the Vietnam Chess Federation and the Quang Ninh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
On June 24, the Ha Long Bay - Yen Tu World Heritage Management Board, in collaboration with the Postal Telecommunications Informatics Joint Stock Company (CTIN) and technology partner NGA911 (United States), organised a seminar titled “Introducing the Integrated Heritage Operations and Management Centre Solution.”
After a day exploring tourist attractions and entertainment venues, visitors looking for a different kind of experience, one that is relaxing yet rich in cultural depth, may find the “Night at the Museum - A Heritage Journey” tour at the Quang Ninh Museum a worthwhile addition to their Ha Long itinerary.
On June 23, Quang Ninh’s Chairman Bui Van Khang had a meeting with Liu Bo, General Director of Muyuan Vietnam Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China’s Muyuan Group, which is exploring investment opportunities in high-tech livestock farming in Quang Ninh.
On June 23, Quang Ninh’s Vice-chairman Nguyen Van Cong presided over a meeting to review plans for procuring a warning bulletin service for thunderstorms and squalls in Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay, as well as the installation of an X-band weather radar system in Quang Ninh. The initiatives aim to enhance forecasting and early-warning capacity for natural disasters while helping ensure the safety of residents and visitors.
On June 23, Secretary of the Quang Ninh Provincial Party Committee Quan Minh Cuong received Takebe Tsutomu, Special Advisor to the Japan–Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance and Special Advisor to Ha Long University, on a courtesy visit.
Amid the vast seascape of Ha Long Bay, secluded lakes and enclosed lagoons embraced by towering limestone mountains create a rare and remarkable landscape. Their calm emerald waters, hidden within the mountains, are linked to the sea through water-filled caves, while unique ecosystems add to the pristine beauty, mystery and outstanding universal value of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
On June 23, a groundbreaking ceremony was held in Thong Nhat Commune for the Hoanh Bo 1 Industrial Cluster project. Prominent among attendants was Quang Ninh’s Party Committee Secretary Quan Minh Cuong.
On June 22, the Quang Ninh Provincial Party Committee opened a training course for leadership and management officials from Houaphanh Province of the Lao People's Democratic Republic.
Beyond its appeal as a leisure destination, Quang Ninh is increasingly emerging as a leading choice for conferences, seminars and large-scale events. The strong growth in MICE tourist arrivals this summer reflects the effectiveness of the province’s strategy to diversify tourism products, helping enhance visitor spending and strengthen the competitiveness of the local tourism sector.
In response to Quang Ninh Province’s emulation movement to successfully achieve sustainable double-digit growth, the tourism sector has proactively revised its growth targets based on the positive momentum recorded in the first half of 2026.
On the evening of June 21, at the Vietnam - Japan Labour Culture Palace in Hong Gai Ward, the Ministry of Public Security held a closing ceremony, awards presentation and gala performance featuring outstanding acts from the 2026 People's Security Force Mass Art Festival under the theme “80 Years of the People's Security Force – The Golden Pages of History Shine On”. The festival was organised as a meaningful activity in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Traditional Day of the People's P
With a clear development orientation, Duong Hoa Commune is gradually turning its potential into advantages, aiming to become an attractive new tourism destination in Quang Ninh.
On June 21, at October 30 Square in Ha Long Ward, the Quang Ninh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in coordination with the Embassy of India in Vietnam, organised the 12th International Day of Yoga 2026 under the theme “Yoga – Healthy Living Through the Years.”
Vietnam’s Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has recently announced the results of its assessment of laboratories authorised by the General Administration of Customs of China to test for Auramine O and cadmium. Accordingly, the laboratory operated by Tan Dai Duong Inspection and Testing Centre at Bac Luan II Bridge in Mong Cai 1 Ward has been officially recognised for its capability to analyse cadmium and alkaline Auramine O.
On June 19, Quang Ninh’s Chairmn Bui Van Khang received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Belgium to Vietnam Karl Van den Bossche during his visit to Quang Ninh ahead of the conclusion of his diplomatic tenure.
