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Vietnamese tour operator combines river cleanup with sightseeing in Hoi An
TravelA tour operator in Hoi An, a popular tourist city in Quang Nam Province, central Vietnam, is offering river cleanup experiences as part of a sightseeing tour to promote responsible tourism during the low international season.
A tasty experience: ‘Banh xeo’ with wild greens at ‘Forbidden’ Mountain in southern Vietnam
TravelNestled in the heart of An Giang Province in southern Vietnam, Cam Mountain—literally translated as ‘Forbidden’ Mountain—is a serene haven where nature and tradition intertwine.
Thousands of giant trees felled for road project in Vietnam’s Central Highlands
Vietnam NewsThousands of large trees have been cut down to make room for a road project in Kon Plong District of the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum.
Vietnam’s Quang Tri Province opens trial trekking tours to highest peaks
TravelAuthorities in north-central Vietnam’s Quang Tri Province have approved a pilot ecotourism project offering trekking tours to Pa Thien – Voi Mep peaks, the highest point in the province, local officials said on Friday.
Rain floods street outside suburban Ho Chi Minh City hospital, stranding patients
Ho Chi Minh CityA sudden downpour on Thursday afternoon flooded Ba Trieu Street in front of Hoc Mon Regional General Hospital, stranding patients and their families in the suburban district of Ho Chi Minh City.
Though flavors change, ‘banh khot’ still reigns supreme in Vietnam’s Vung Tau
Vietnam LifeFor many visitors to this coastal city, ‘banh khot’ is more than just a meal, it is a ritual.
Heavy rains flood Ho Chi Minh City streets, disrupt traffic
Ho Chi Minh City May 10, 2025Torrential rains early Saturday caused severe flooding across multiple districts in Ho Chi Minh City, overwhelming drainage systems and disrupting traffic.
Don't miss this unique stone-built village by the sea while visiting Phu Yen in Vietnam
Vietnam Life May 7, 2025Located about two kilometers northwest of the famous site Ganh Da Dia, Phu Hanh Hamlet in Phu Yen Province, south-central Vietnam has been dubbed as ‘the village of stone’ for its abundance of stone-built structures.
Vietnam’s Ca Mau offers unique spot to see sunrise, sunset, and more
Travel May 7, 2025Tourists visiting Ca Mau Province in southern Vietnam are in for unforgettable experiences, from digging for clams and gliding through mangrove forests on speedboats to witnessing both the sunrise and sunset from the same spot at Khai Long Beach.
Thousands gather in Ho Chi Minh City to venerate heart relic of Bodhisattva Thich Quang Duc
Ho Chi Minh City May 6, 2025Thousands of Buddhist monks, nuns, and devotees gathered at Viet Nam Quoc Tu Pagoda in District 10, Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday to venerate the heart relic of Bodhisattva Thich Quang Duc, a revered Vietnamese monk who self-immolated in 1963 in protest of religious repression.
View of underway $423mn expy for Vietnam-China trade
Vietnam News May 5, 2025The under-construction VND11-trillion (US$423-million) Huu Nghi – Chi Lang Expressway in Cao Loc District, Lang Son Province, northern Vietnam is taking shape and is envisioned to hold strategic importance for trade between Vietnam and China when it is in place.
Unforgettable moments from Vietnam’s Reunification Day celebration in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City May 2, 2025The 50th anniversary of the Liberation of southern Vietnam and National Reunification on April 30 turned Ho Chi Minh City into a sea of flags, flowers, and patriotism, marked by a grand parade, dazzling fireworks, and powerful scenes that moved the hearts of millions.
3D mapping show lights up Da Nang Museum to mark Vietnam’s Reunification Day
Vietnam News May 1, 2025A stunning 3D mapping show titled 'The Story of Da Nang' is captivating audiences outside the 125-year-old Da Nang Museum in central Vietnam, part of the nationwide celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Reunification Day (April 30).
Thousands gather as Vietnam celebrates Reunification Day with fireworks
Ho Chi Minh City May 1, 2025The downtown area of Ho Chi Minh City was vibrant on Wednesday evening as residents gathered along the Saigon River to witness a grand fireworks display celebrating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and national reunification (April 30).
Ba Dinh Square hosts special flag-raising ceremony to mark Vietnam’s 50th Reunification Day
Vietnam News April 30, 2025A solemn and special flag-raising ceremony was held at Hanoi’s Ba Dinh Square on Wednesday morning to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and national reunification (April 30, 1975-2025).
Vietnamese Air Force jets, helicopters open parade marking 50 years of reunification
Vietnam News April 30, 2025Vietnamese Air Force fighter jets and helicopters are flying to downtown Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday morning, marking the start of a military parade commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day (April 30, 1975-2025).
Tens of thousands fill Ho Chi Minh City streets overnight for Reunification Day parade
Ho Chi Minh City April 30, 2025Crowds have packed downtown Ho Chi Minh City from midnight to sunrise to witness a grand military parade commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and national reunification on April 30, with many expressing gratitude for past generations who secured Vietnam’s independence and peace 50 years ago.
Before sunset, people lay tarps, pitch tents to claim spots for April 30 parade in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City April 29, 2025Hundreds of people laid out tarps, brought chairs, food, and drinks – and even pitched tents along key roads in downtown Ho Chi Minh City – on Tuesday to reserve spots for a military parade marking the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day on Wednesday.
