Handmade lanterns still glow in Ho Chi Minh City despite factory-made rivals
Ho Chi Minh City 16:58 02/09/2026As cheap, mass-produced lanterns flood the market, artisans in Ho Chi Minh City’s Phu Binh lantern village are still working long hours by hand, hoping to preserve a craft closely tied to Vietnam’s Mid-Autumn Festival.
Vietnam’s largest hot-air balloon steals the show in Ca Mau
Vietnam News 10:05 31/08/2026Vietnam’s southernmost province of Ca Mau drew thousands of visitors over the weekend as 34 hot-air balloons filled the sky, with the country’s largest balloon emerging as the festival’s main attraction.
GBA Oktoberfest deepens Vietnam-Germany friendship
Vietnam News 16:02 22/08/2026GBA Oktoberfest Vietnam 2026 in Da Nang will recreate a lively Bavarian atmosphere with performances by German-Austrian band O’zapft, traditional German cuisine prepared by experienced chefs, imported German beers and a range of non-alcoholic beverages.
Summer shade: Ghosts, festivals, and the art of slowing down - the shared future of Asia and Japan
World 14:20 19/08/2026As the mercury rises to a scorching 38°C on the bustling streets of Tokyo, a city known for its incessant pace, an unlikely event occurs: the Japanese begin to slow down.
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Enjoy Danang Festival opens with dazzling experiences
Travel 17:29 24/07/2026The Da Nang City administration kicked off the 2026 Enjoy Danang Festival on Thursday evening at East Sea Park, launching a four-day celebration of culture, tourism, and entertainment across the central Vietnamese city’s beaches and public spaces.
Thousands join Summer Tourism Festival opening in Vietnam’s Gia Lai
Travel 15:45 21/06/2026Thousands of residents and visitors flocked to Quy Nhon Ward in Gia Lai Province, central Vietnam on Saturday for the vibrant opening night of the province’s 2026 Summer Tourism Festival, marking the start of a season filled with cultural, sports, and tourism activities.
Giant kites fill Quy Nhon sky in south-central Vietnam
Travel 18:25 20/06/2026Hundreds of giant kites in a dazzling array of shapes and colors have transformed the skyline above Quy Nhon Beach in Gia Lai Province, south-central Vietnam, creating a spectacular visual display during the 2026 Quy Nhon Artistic Kite Festival.
Thousands flock to lotus fest opening for culinary experiences in southern Vietnam
Travel 15:17 19/06/2026Thousands of residents and visitors crowded Van Mieu Square in Cao Lanh Ward, Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam on Thursday evening for the opening of the third Dong Thap Lotus Festival, enjoying lotus-themed cuisine and cultural and artistic programs.
Tokyo festival celebrates 70 years of Japan-Philippines friendship
World 16:18 09/06/2026TOKYO – A major Japan-Philippines friendship event was held in Tokyo's Taito Ward from Friday to Sunday, with this year marking the 70th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Local, int’l visitors explore over 100 food booths at Da Nang seaside festival
Travel 17:28 08/06/2026Thousands of local and international visitors gravitated to the opening ceremony for An Hai Festival 2026 at the seaside East Sea Park in Da Nang City, central Vietnam on Sunday night, exploring over 100 booths of dishes, seafood, and specialties.
Vietnam’s Dong Thap to treat visitors to fruit fest
Travel 18:51 04/06/2026The first Dong Thap Fruit Festival, themed ‘Land of Sweet Fruits,’ will take place from Friday to Monday next week at Hung Vuong Square in Dao Thanh Ward, Dong Thap Province, offering locals and visitors a vibrant showcase of the southern Vietnamese province’s fruits and agricultural achievements.
