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Subaru has updated its small camper van, the Sambar Van, for 2026. The model features an improved ADAS system with stereo cameras that can detect cyclists and pedestrians. A digital instrument cluster is added for the passenger version. The base manual transmission version starts at 1,155,000 yen (about 189 million VND), an increase of 55,000 yen over the previous model.

Encore RV has introduced the ROG 12RK-FB travel trailer, addressing the common lack of a proper bathroom in compact trailers. The model features a foldable wet bath that stows away when not in use and expands into a full shower and toilet. The design targets travelers seeking mobility without sacrificing comfort.

Starting July 1, 2025, Vietnam will require all accommodation providers, including hotels, homestays, resorts, as well as any mobile sleeping units such as cruise ships, floating houses, and campervans, to register guests. The new law (No. 118/2025/QH15) mandates submission of guest details (name, date of birth, ID or passport number, purpose and duration of stay) by 11 PM on the day of arrival. Registration can be done via the VNeID app or the Ministry of Public Security's temporary residence portal.

During the Phu Thong Long Tong festival 2025 in Bac Thong district (Bac Kan province, Vietnam), competitions for the best campsite and traditional costume show were held. The camping contest involved 14 communes and towns, with Dong Phuong commune winning first place. In the costume contest, with 26 participants in the final, Nong Hoang Yen from Phu Thong town took first prize. The events aim to preserve ethnic minority cultural heritage and promote tourism.

The management board of Nui Chua-Phuoc Binh National Park in Vietnam has banned unauthorized trekking, camping, and nature experience activities. The decision follows a rise in independent tours organized without notifying the forest management unit, posing safety risks and threatening biodiversity. Organizers must now submit written plans including routes, dates, and safety measures for approval.

A caravan of 19 cars and 47 Thai tourists arrived in Hue, Vietnam, on July 7. Organized by Indochina Duy Nhat Tourism Company, the group was approved by the Ministry of Transport to participate in tourism traffic from July 4 to 8. The route covers several provinces, with an overnight stay in Hue and visits to the Imperial Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda.