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Newly found cave reveals unprecedented 'stalactite palace' in Vietnam's Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
TravelA newly discovered cave in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve in Quang Tri Province, north-central Vietnam, has amazed cave explorers with an extensive stalactite system described as an unprecedented 'stalactite palace.'
Da Nang builders brave near 40°C heat to earn a living
Vietnam NewsDa Nang City in central Vietnam has entered a peak heatwave, with temperatures reaching nearly 40 degree Celsius on some days.
Thousands battle 2-day forest fire in Vietnam’s Quang Tri
Vietnam NewsA massive forest fire in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam forced authorities to mobilize thousands of people over two days to contain the blaze, which was finally brought under control by Wednesday afternoon.
Police launch community drug testing campaign in Vietnam’s Nha Trang
Vietnam NewsPolice in Nha Trang, a famed beach destination in south-central Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa Province, have launched rapid drug testing in local neighborhoods, targeting boarding houses and residential areas to strengthen crime prevention and community safety.
Soldiers, police, residents battle forest fire in Vietnam’s Nghe An amid extreme heat
Vietnam NewsSoldiers, police officers, militia members, and residents battled a forest fire for a second day in Nghe An Province, north-central Vietnam on Monday as temperatures exceeded 40 degrees Celsius and strong dry winds hampered containment efforts.
Paragliders, hot-air balloons, 2,000-women ‘ao dai’ parade draw crowds at Vietnam’s Dong Thap lotus festival
TravelHundreds of residents and visitors gathered in Cao Lanh Ward, Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam on Friday for the opening of an artistic hot-air balloon showcase and a lotus-themed ‘ao dai’ (Vietnam’s traditional long gown) parade, marking one of the main attractions of the 2026 Dong Thap Lotus Festival.
In Ho Chi Minh City, stolen cats reunited with owners as foreigners, local residents donate supplies
Ho Chi Minh City June 17, 2026Hundreds of cat owners streamed to the Ho Chi Minh City criminal police division headquarters last weekend in hopes of finding missing pets after officers dismantled an interprovincial cat theft and trafficking ring and rescued more than 400 cats.
Vietnam’s 200-year-old tile village keeps tradition alive amid modern challenges
Vietnam Life June 16, 2026Nestled between steep limestone mountains in Vietnam’s northern province of Cao Bang, Lung Ri Village has spent more than 200 years producing traditional yin-yang roof tiles, a craft that continues to attract buyers from across the country despite rising costs and a shrinking workforce.
In Ho Chi Minh City, this ‘pho’ restaurant serves only roosters, saying they make best broth
Vietnam Life June 16, 2026A 'pho' restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City serves chicken 'pho' made exclusively from roosters, a commitment so central to its identity that it is reflected in its name, Pho Ga Trong (Rooster Pho).
150 artists bring ‘Dreamscape’ to life at Vietnam’s most modern circus theater in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City June 13, 2026The Ho Chi Minh City Arts Center on Friday night premiered ‘Mo Show’ (Dreamscape Show), a circus and puppetry production staged at the Phu Tho Circus and Multi-purpose Theater in Phu Tho Ward.
Over 20 Ba Toa beef hotpot restaurants line this 300m street in Vietnam's Da Lat
Travel June 13, 2026Along a stretch of road less than 300 meters long spanning Nguyen Thi Dinh, Hoang Dieu, and To Ngoc Van Streets in Cam Ly, Da Lat Ward, Lam Dong Province, more than 20 beef hotpot restaurants stand side by side, most of them attached to the name “Ba Toa.”
This whole-fish pancake in Vietnam's Hue may look unusual, but it's tasty in every bite
Travel June 13, 2026Every summer, when white-spotted spinefoot come into season in the Tam Giang Lagoon, Chuon Village in Hue, central Vietnam, fills with the aroma of sizzling 'banh khoai ca kinh.'
How a Vietnamese mother turns storm-fallen avocados into home-cooked delicacies
Vietnam Life June 10, 2026From windfall avocados that might otherwise have been discarded, my mother would often turn them into dishes such as steamed avocado, stir-fried avocado with pork, and grilled avocado, but the most memorable remains stuffed avocado soup with minced pork.
Over 800 Vietnamese, int’l athletes compete in Ly Son sea swimming race
Vietnam News June 8, 2026Ly Son Special Zone, an island destination administered by Quang Ngai Province in central Vietnam, on Sunday hosted the 2026 Ly Son Cross Island swimming race that attracted more than 800 athletes at home and abroad.
Fact: Michelin Guide recognizes Vietnamese 'banh mi' abroad, but not in Vietnam
Vietnam Life June 6, 2026The Michelin Guide’s decision to leave banh mi out of its Vietnam selection for a fourth consecutive year has sparked debate among the public, especially as the iconic Vietnamese sandwich has received Michelin recognition in several countries despite being overlooked in its homeland.
Water hyacinths, marine debris overwhelm tourist beaches in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City June 6, 2026Tourism in Ho Tram, a premier resort destination in Ho Chi Minh City, has been affected after several metric tons of water hyacinths and marine waste washed ashore along its beaches on Friday morning.
Hanoi police begin testing AI-powered drones for urban surveillance
Vietnam News June 3, 2026Hanoi police have launched a pilot program using drones equipped with artificial intelligence to monitor public security and urban order in key areas of Hoan Kiem and Tay Ho Wards.
French photographer reissues book, exhibits photos of Vietnam pagodas
Vietnam Life June 1, 2026More than 30 photographs of Vietnamese pagodas by French photographer Nicolas Cornet are on display at IDECAF in Ho Chi Minh City, in a free exhibition open to the public.
