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Ho Chi Minh City seeks CNN partnership to promote itself to global audience
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City is seeking to collaborate with CNN to showcase its economic potential, cultural attractions, and vision for sustainable development to a global audience, city leaders said during a recent meeting with representatives of the international broadcaster.
'Peace' features 19 times in Vietnamese top leader To Lam's Shangri-La Dialogue address
Vietnam NewsVietnamese General Secretary and State President To Lam set out Vietnam's views and conveyed its message at the Shangri-La Dialogue on Friday, emphasizing peace as a central theme and mentioning the word 19 times during his keynote address at the leading regional security forum of Asia.
Shangri-La Dialogue signals Vietnam's evolving position
Vietnam NewsVietnamese leader To Lam used a keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue on Friday to present Vietnam as a country seeking to play a more active role in shaping the international agenda amid growing global uncertainty.
Vietnamese, Indonesian artists explore memory, identity in Ho Chi Minh City exhibition
Ho Chi Minh CityAn exhibition bringing together artists from Vietnam and Indonesia has opened in Ho Chi Minh City, showcasing contemporary works exploring cultural memory, nature, and identity through painting, installation, and mixed-media art.
Hanoi swelters in severe heatwave as surface temperatures hit 56 degrees Celsius at midday
Vietnam NewsHanoi sweltered under one of the most intense May heatwaves in recent years on Monday, with surface temperatures outdoors reaching 56 degrees Celsius as residents, construction workers, and traffic police struggled through oppressive heat and humidity.
Vietnam’s Nha Trang launches night-time beach experience
TravelA new beachfront entertainment and dining complex featuring night-time swimming and sunset viewing has officially opened in Nha Trang, attracting thousands of visitors eager to experience the Vietnamese beach town’s latest tourism offering.
Slow-braised mackerel with toasted bread stir memories in central Vietnam
Vietnam Life May 24, 2026In a village west of Da Nang City, central Vietnam, the arrival of mackerel from the coast still brings back memories of smoky kitchens, wood-fired stoves, and a humble dish that generations of families grew up with: slow-braised fish cooked until the bones have softened enough to melt on the tongue.
RMIT University Vietnam students visit Tuoi Tre newspaper to explore news production in AI era
Education May 22, 2026Students from RMIT University Vietnam visited the headquarters of Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper in Ho Chi Minh City this week to learn about world news production, English-language journalism, and newsroom operations in the digital and artificial intelligence era.
Da Nang stages rescue drill on Son Tra Peninsula
Vietnam News May 21, 2026Police and rescue forces staged a large-scale rescue drill on Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang City, central Vietnam on Wednesday, simulating two emergency situations involving a tourist stranded on a cliff and swimmers swept out to sea.
Russian English teacher finds ‘one big family’ in Vietnam through everyday moments
Expat Life May 19, 2026What began as an unexpected stay during the COVID-19 pandemic has gradually turned into something much deeper for Valerie Darling, a Russian who now sees Vietnam as more than just a destination.
‘Sorry Mom, I’m not coming home yet’: German says life couldn’t be better in Vietnam
Expat Life May 15, 2026A German man has recently gained traction on social media for his videos showing how naturally he has blended into life in Vietnam.
Demolition reshapes central Hanoi neighborhood for $607mn bridge project
Vietnam News May 13, 2026Rows of houses in Hanoi’s Van Kiep and Bach Dang neighborhoods are being demolished to clear land for the Tran Hung Dao Bridge project, a nearly-VND16 trillion (US$607.17 million) infrastructure development linking the central areas of the Vietnamese capital with the eastern side of the Red River.
Students brave dangerous bamboo raft rides to school in Vietnam as authorities seek funds for safer crossing
Vietnam Life May 13, 2026For years, students in the mountainous areas of Lang Son Province in northern Vietnam have risked crossing rivers on makeshift bamboo rafts to reach school, prompting local authorities to seek funding for the construction of a safer low-water crossing.
Vietnam records rare, critically endangered turtles in Annamite forest
Vietnam News May 13, 2026Rare and endangered turtle species, including the critically endangered central Vietnamese flowerback box turtle, have been recorded in the Phong Dien Nature Reserve in central Vietnam’s Hue City during a 2026 biodiversity survey, reserve authorities said.
Scorching heat drives Ho Chi Minh City residents to find every way possible to stay cool
Ho Chi Minh City May 13, 2026Residents in Ho Chi Minh City use umbrellas, wide-brimmed hats, shaded bus stops, and roadside trees to escape extreme heat as temperatures in southern Vietnam reach 36-38 degrees Celsius in mid-May.
Hanoi exhibition explores diverse visions of contemporary women in over 100 artworks
Vietnam Life May 12, 2026The 'Her' exhibition in Hanoi presents more than 100 paintings and sculptures about contemporary women through the perspectives of both male and female artists, offering a wide range of interpretations of feminine beauty and identity.
#StandBanhMi: Viral TikTok trend puts Vietnamese street food in global spotlight
Expat Life May 12, 2026Vietnamese street food has long been beloved by food lovers worldwide, but a recent viral trend on the social media platform TikTok is bringing the iconic ‘banh mi’ into the international spotlight in a playful, music-driven way.
Wave of South Korean creators charms Vietnamese audiences with Vietnamese-language content
Travel May 11, 2026A new wave of South Korean social media creators producing content in Vietnamese is drawing large followings in Vietnam, captivating viewers with humorous and relatable observations about local food, culture, and daily life.
