Hanoi, Feb. 7 -- Vietnam saw nearly 2.5 million international arrivals in January 2026 - the highest monthly total ever recorded, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT). The number rose 21.4% compared with the previous month and 18.5% year on year. The VNAT said the milestone figure is notable not only for its scale but also for the evolving growth structure across source markets. Nearby Asian markets remained the backbone, accounting for around 1.8 million visitors, or more than 73% of total arrivals, though growth varied across the region. The Republic of Korea (RoK) remained a key driver with nearly 490,000 arrivals, up about 26% month on month and more than 17% year on year. The market continues to expand steadi...