Vietnam Green Festival 2026 draws locals, foreigners to Ho Chi Minh City park

Vietnam Green Festival 2026 draws locals, foreigners to Ho Chi Minh City park

Ho Chi Minh City

Crowds of people, including residents and visitors, gathered at Phan Dinh Phung Park in downtown Ho Chi Minh City to attend the second day of the Vietnam Green Festival 2026 on Sunday.

Young visitors flood traditional food stalls at Green Vietnam Festival 2026

Young visitors flood traditional food stalls at Green Vietnam Festival 2026

Ho Chi Minh City

From crispy Vietnamese pancakes to herbal teas, traditional foods with a modern, eco-friendly twist drew young visitors to the Green Vietnam Festival 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday.

Saigontourist seeks to expand Japan ties as Japanese arrivals to Ho Chi Minh City rise

Saigontourist seeks to expand Japan ties as Japanese arrivals to Ho Chi Minh City rise

Travel

Vietnam’s leading tourism corporation Saigontourist Group is stepping up tourism promotion and partnership-building efforts in Japan's Aichi Prefecture as Japanese visitor numbers to Ho Chi Minh City continue to grow, with the company targeting stronger two-way travel between Vietnam and Japan.

Ho Chi Minh City PE teacher, world Vovinam gold medalist, awarded First-Class Labor Order

Ho Chi Minh City PE teacher, world Vovinam gold medalist, awarded First-Class Labor Order

Ho Chi Minh City

Phan Tan Thanh, a physical education teacher at Bui Thi Xuan High School in Ho Chi Minh City and a member of Vietnam's national Vovinam team, has been awarded the First-Class Labor Order by the State President of Vietnam in recognition of his significant contributions to the country's sports sector.

Heavy rain, high tides expected in Ho Chi Minh City tomorrow

Heavy rain, high tides expected in Ho Chi Minh City tomorrow

Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City is forecast to see heavier rain and rising tides on Sunday as strengthening easterly wind convergence affects southern Vietnam, increasing the risk of localized flooding across low-lying areas.

Vietnamese students make kimchi, try hanbok at Korean culture event

Vietnamese students make kimchi, try hanbok at Korean culture event

Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnamese students got a chance to explore Korean culture through academic sessions, hands-on activities, and exchanges with fellow students at K-EXPERIENCE DAY 2026.

Young people embrace sustainable living at Green Vietnam Festival 2026

Young people embrace sustainable living at Green Vietnam Festival 2026

Ho Chi Minh City

Young people have flocked to Green Vietnam Festival 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City to explore eco-friendly products, learn about recycling and exchange used materials for gifts, as the two-day event encourages more sustainable lifestyles.

Pineapple leaf, lotus silk fabrics made in Vietnam surprise foreign visitors at Green Vietnam Festival 2026

Pineapple leaf, lotus silk fabrics made in Vietnam surprise foreign visitors at Green Vietnam Festival 2026

Ho Chi Minh City

American Robbin Block was surprised to learn that pineapple leaves and lotus silk could be turned into fabric when she visited the Green Vietnam Festival 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday.

Christmas decoration market sees early demand in Ho Chi Minh City

Christmas decoration market sees early demand in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City

Christmas decorations are already on sale at stores across Ho Chi Minh City, with prices remaining largely stable ahead of the peak shopping season.

Ho Chi Minh City students recreate renowned musical of American founding father on stage

Ho Chi Minh City students recreate renowned musical of American founding father on stage

Ho Chi Minh City

The life of Alexander Hamilton, one of America's founding fathers, has taken center stage in Ho Chi Minh City through energetic hip-hop performances inspired by the world-famous Broadway musical.