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Vietnamese cave explorer, 12-year-old daughter conquer 300-meter waterfall in Hue
TravelVietnamese cave explorer Le Luu Dung and his 12-year-old daughter, Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc, recently completed the challenging trek to Do Quyen Waterfall in Hue City, central Vietnam, with their journey set to be featured in the reality television series ‘Cha Con Van Dam’ (Father and Child Across Miles).
Ho Chi Minh City to build 7 steel overpasses to ease traffic congestion
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City will build seven steel overpasses at major intersections to reduce chronic congestion, with projects scheduled for completion between 2026 and 2027, a city official told a recent meeting hosted by the municipal Party Committee.
Explainer: Why Vietnam’s coffee shops can no longer play background music for free
In-DepthPlaying background music in cafés and restaurants across Vietnam was long considered a routine part of doing business, with little attention paid to the copyright obligations behind the songs that set the mood. But now, things have changed.
Discover 2 'green lungs' added to Ho Chi Minh City after administrative merger
Ho Chi Minh CityOne year after the administrative merger in July 2025, Ho Chi Minh City has taken over areas formerly belonging to Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province, including the vast primary forests of Con Dao and Binh Chau - Phuoc Buu, enriching the city's natural landscape and biodiversity.
Fireworks, 3D projection light up Ho Chi Minh City in 50th anniversary celebrations
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City staged fireworks displays at 16 locations and 3D projection in its center on Thursday evening to mark the 50th anniversary of the city officially bearing the name of President Ho Chi Minh, drawing large crowds despite rainy weather.
2026 Da Nang Asian Film Festival draws global stars, screens over 100 films
Vietnam NewsThe fourth edition of the Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF IV) is taking place in the central Vietnamese city of Da Nang from June 28 to July 4, bringing together more than 100 films from Vietnam, Asia, and around the world, alongside leading names from the global film industry.
Renderings, drone footage reveal site of planned Can Gio-Vung Tau sea-crossing route
Ho Chi Minh City July 1, 2026Architectural renderings and drone footage have revealed the site of the planned Can Gio-Vung Tau sea-crossing route, which will dramatically shorten travel between Can Gio Ward and Vung Tau Ward in Ho Chi Minh City by replacing the current road journey of several hundred kilometers with a direct crossing over Ganh Rai Bay.
Vietnam’s Da Lat launches paragliding tours from Lang Biang peak
Travel June 28, 2026Visitors to Da Lat, a popular tourist destination in Lam Dong Province of Vietnam’s Central Highlands, can now experience paragliding from the summit of Lang Biang Mountain.
Australia, Portugal close 2026 DIFF qualifiers with dazzling fireworks in Da Nang
Vietnam News June 28, 2026The skies over the Han River in Da Nang City, central Vietnam lit up on Saturday as teams from Australia and Portugal delivered spectacular performances in the fifth qualifying night of the 2026 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF), officially concluding the preliminary round.
Newly found cave reveals unprecedented 'stalactite palace' in Vietnam's Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Travel June 26, 2026A 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 News June 26, 2026Da 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 News June 25, 2026A 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 News June 24, 2026Police 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 News June 23, 2026Soldiers, 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
Travel June 19, 2026Hundreds 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).
