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Da Nang residents move cars to higher ground as storm Fengshen nears
Vietnam NewsResidents in the central Vietnamese city of Da Nang moved cars to higher ground on Wednesday to avoid flooding ahead of heavy rains forecast as storm Fengshen approaches.
Da Nang residents stock up ahead of storm Fengshen
Vietnam NewsResidents in the central Vietnamese city of Da Nang rushed to supermarkets and local markets on Tuesday evening to stock up on food and essentials as storm Fengshen, the 12th storm to enter the East Vietnam Sea this year, was approaching the coast.
Ho Chi Minh City to revitalize 2 prime land plots for cultural, public spaces
Ho Chi Minh CityTwo prime land plots in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City — the Nha Rong Wharf area and a three-frontage site in Vuon Lai Ward — are set to be redeveloped into cultural and public spaces after years of neglect and deterioration.
First-ever Vietnam Phở festival officially kicks off in Singapore
Vietnam NewsThe Vietnam Phở Festival kicked off on Saturday morning at Our Tampines Hub in Singapore, drawing the Vietnamese community, local residents, and tourists in the city-state.
Unleashed dogs along Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe Canal in Ho Chi Minh City spark safety concerns
Ho Chi Minh CityDespite not being a new issue, the presence of unleashed dogs without muzzles along Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe Canal in Ho Chi Minh City continues to frighten pedestrians due to recurring safety and hygiene problems.
Ho Chi Minh City eatery captivates diners with Guangdong-style crispy fried rice
Ho Chi Minh CitySimple yet rich in memory, 'bot chien' is not only a beloved street food but also a cultural imprint of the Chinese-Vietnamese community in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City exhibition showcases centuries-old artifacts salvaged from Saigon River
Ho Chi Minh City October 6, 2025Around 100 artifacts, images, and documents are on display at the thematic exhibition ‘The Urban Development Process of Saigon – Ho Chi Minh City,’ currently taking place at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum.
What’s in the Vietnamese village named among the world’s 50 most beautiful?
Travel October 4, 2025A rural village next to Hoi An Ancient Town, with lush nipa palm forests and a long-standing farming community, has been listed among the world’s 50 most beautiful villages in 2025.
Heavy rain floods Hanoi streets, disrupts traffic, schools
Vietnam News September 30, 2025Torrential rain drenched Hanoi from early Tuesday, flooding dozens of streets and severely disrupting traffic and daily life across the capital.
Thai artist captures ‘Color of Saigon’ with delicate ink lines, watercolor strokes
Ho Chi Minh City September 21, 2025A series of works by Thai artist Fuanglada Verdillon, created after she relocated to Ho Chi Minh City, are on display at her exhibition ‘Color of Saigon.’
Heavy rains flood western Ho Chi Minh City, vehicles stall in traffic chaos
Ho Chi Minh City September 19, 2025Nearly two hours of heavy rain on Thursday afternoon flooded several streets in western Ho Chi Minh City, paralyzing traffic and leaving vehicles stranded as water rose to knee height.
Motorbikes flood sidewalks in Ho Chi Minh City despite heavy fines
Ho Chi Minh City September 17, 2025Motorbike riders in Ho Chi Minh City continue to drive onto sidewalks at rush hour, ignoring penalties of up to US$227 under new traffic regulations.
$872mn urban development project in central Vietnam remains unfinished after 6 years
Vietnam News September 17, 2025An US$872 million urban development project in central Vietnam remains mostly unfinished six years after construction began, with rusting structures and abandoned foundations visible across the site.
Traditional lanterns draw visitors to historic temple in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City September 16, 2025An exhibition of traditional Mid-Autumn Festival lanterns at a 19th-century temple in central Ho Chi Minh City is attracting crowds with handmade displays inspired by Vietnamese folklore and cultural heritage.
Conservationists fight to save Nigeria's sea turtles from pollution and poachers
World September 15, 2025Plastic pollution, discarded fishing nets and coastal development are taking a heavy toll on Nigeria's sea turtles, say conservationists battling to save them.
Police and protesters scuffle as 110,000 join anti-migrant London protest
World September 14, 2025LONDON -- More than 100,000 protesters marched through central London on Saturday, carrying flags of England and Britain and scuffling with police in one of the UK's biggest right-wing demonstrations of modern times.
Hanoi artist transforms corn husks into exquisite floral art
Vietnam Life September 13, 2025What once were overlooked agricultural by‑products have become works of art in the hands of Nguyen Trang Phuong, who transforms dry corn husks into vivid flowers — lotus, peach blossoms, tea roses — breathing new life into materials often consigned to livestock feed or discarded as waste.
Archery competition heats up at National Sports Championship for the Disabled in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam News September 13, 2025The archery event at the 2025 National Sports Championship for the Disabled took place on Friday at the An Hoi Dong Cultural and Sports Service Center in Ho Chi Minh City, showcasing fierce competition among athletes from across Vietnam.
