Vietnam Faces Challenges in Reaching Tourism Target Amid Global Uncertainty
Vietnam welcomed 19.5 million international visitors by October, but reaching the annual target of 25 million is increasingly challenging due to rising airfares from oil price hikes and geopolitical risks. Neighboring Southeast Asian nations face similar struggles.
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