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Vietnam's tourism sector has introduced new cultural events for the National Day holiday from August 26 to September 5, 2026. Hanoi recorded 18.01 million visitors in the first half of the year, while Vietnam targets 25 million international arrivals for 2026.

A U.S. federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration must redo its changes to the farmworker visa program. The decision impacts visa policies for agricultural workers in the United States.

The Trump administration suspended all immigrant visa applications worldwide starting August 2026 to train consular officers on new public charge screening rules. Up to 200,000 tourist and business visas may also be revoked for applicants seeking asylum.

Vietnam is preparing for a surge in National Day holiday travel with new cultural events and enhanced visitor services. Hanoi reported 18 million visitors in the first half of 2026 with strong growth in tourism revenue.

Vietnam targets a tourism surge during the National Day holiday with top destinations booked and cultural events scheduled. Authorities enforce safety and transparency amid rising visitor numbers.

The Trump administration paused all immigrant visa applications worldwide starting August 2026 to implement stricter public charge screening rules. Family-based visa interviews scheduled for August will be rescheduled through November 2026.

Vietnam is launching new tourism products and cultural events for the National Day holiday 2026. Hanoi reported a 15.7% visitor increase in H1 2026, with Phu Quoc and Da Nang hosting major festivals.

In early August 2026, the Trump administration paused worldwide immigrant visa applications to implement new public charge screening rules. Visa interviews scheduled for August are being rescheduled into the following months.

Palawan is organizing a three-day travel expo outside Metro Manila in 2026 for the first time in 11 years. The event targets the Visayas tourism market to promote Palawan's attractions beyond the capital region.

Vietnam is preparing an expanded range of cultural tourism products and ramping up safety and service quality for the National Day holiday. Key destinations like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have seen significant visitor growth in 2026, supporting a robust outlook for year-end tourism.