Hanoi, April 17 -- Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam's tourism sector posted robust growth in the first quarter of 2026, underscoring the country's rising appeal as a safe, stable and attractive destination. In the period, international arrivals reached an estimated 6.76 million, up 12.4% year-on-year and marking the highest level on record. Domestic travel remained strong with approximately 37 million visitors. Total tourism revenue was estimated at 267 trillion VND (10.1 billion USD). At a regular press briefing for the first quarter held by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Deputy Director of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism Nguyen Thi Hoa Mai noted that amid global uncertainties and the impact of the Middle East situation, the...