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9 prime downtown sites in Ho Chi Minh City set to become temporary Tet parks
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City authorities are considering opening nine centrally located sites as temporary parks and flower gardens for Lunar New Year 2026, aiming to transform long-fenced vacant lots into public spaces for residents and visitors during the Tet holiday.
Vietnam farmers harvest red pomelos ahead of Lunar New Year as demand for auspicious fruit rises
Vietnam LifeFarmers in a northern Hanoi suburb have begun harvesting a rare variety of red-skinned pomelo ahead of the 2026 Lunar New Year, banking on strong seasonal demand for the fruit, which is prized for its symbolic association with luck and prosperity.
In photos: Residents chill out amid rare cool spell in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityDuring a rare spell of cool weather in the early days of the new year, residents took the opportunity to head outdoors, strolling, enjoying the atmosphere, and taking photos in Ho Chi Minh City.
Canada’s Secretary of State for International Development visits Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve
Ho Chi Minh CityCanada’s Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai visited the Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday afternoon as part of his three-day official visit to Vietnam from January 6 to 8.
Vietnam folk wood sculptures showcased at Hanoi heritage site
Vietnam LifeAn exhibition of folk wood sculptures from Vietnam’s Central Highlands has opened at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi, drawing local and foreign visitors with works that highlight the region’s distinctive carving traditions.
Elite police, VIP guards rehearse security plan for Vietnam’s 14th National Party Congress
Vietnam NewsVietnam’s elite police units, VIP protection officers, and modern armored vehicles took part in a full-scale rehearsal in Hanoi on Thursday to prepare security operations for the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, scheduled for January 19-25 in the Vietnamese capital.
Construction advances at $483mn West Lake Opera House project in Hanoi
Vietnam News January 8, 2026Hundreds of workers are racing to meet construction milestones at Hanoi’s new West Lake Opera House, a landmark cultural project with a total investment of more than VND12.7 trillion (US$483.5 million).
In photos: Ho Chi Minh City blooms with new year decorations
Ho Chi Minh City January 7, 2026In the early days of 2026, many public spaces across Ho Chi Minh City have taken on a fresh new look, with flowers, decorative installations and greenery drawing large numbers of residents and visitors for strolls and photo-taking.
Hanoi residents move out as work begins on public square east of Hoan Kiem Lake
Vietnam News January 6, 2026Residents and organizations in central Hanoi are vacating properties to make way for a new public square and park east of Hoan Kiem Lake, as authorities move to complete site clearance for the project by March.
UAVs begin controlled delivery trials at Ho Chi Minh City high-tech park
Ho Chi Minh City January 6, 2026A pilot program using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for goods delivery officially launched on Monday in a controlled area at the Saigon Hi-Tech Park in Ho Chi Minh City, marking the city’s first regulated trial of drone-based logistics.
Vietnam jetboard championship features national flag display on Da River
Vietnam Life January 5, 2026Athletes at Vietnam’s second national jetboard championship unfurled the national flag while riding on the Da River during a freestyle event held in the northern province of Dien Bien last week.
How to avoid food poisoning in Vietnam: A local perspective
Vietnam Life January 3, 2026Vietnam is widely regarded as one of the world’s most exciting food destinations, where bustling street stalls, family-run eateries, and modern restaurants reflect how deeply food is embedded in daily life.
Mekong Delta by bicycle: Discover the real road less traveled in Vietnam
Expat Life January 2, 2026Most tourists who visit Vietnam seem to bypass the Mekong region in southern Vietnam because of its lack of major attractions. For the more adventurous traveler, it has long been considered the true ‘road less traveled.’
Fireworks light up Vietnam’s major cities as 2026 begins
Vietnam Life January 1, 2026Fireworks burst over Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and other major Vietnamese localities at midnight on Wednesday as tens of thousands of people gathered to welcome the start of 2026.
Fermented flatfish paste, a rare Da Nang delicacy once offered to royal court
Travel January 1, 2026Along Thanh Khe Beach in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, a pungent yet deep-flavored delicacy endures: 'mam ca danh,' a rare fermented flatfish paste once said to have been offered to the royal court.
Ho Chi Minh City nears completion of 1st school on former cemetery site
Ho Chi Minh City December 31, 2025An elementary school is nearing completion on land that once housed the former Binh Hung Hoa cemetery, as Ho Chi Minh City presses ahead with plans to redevelop the city’s largest burial ground for public infrastructure.
Central Vietnamese province welcomes 2026 with cherry blossoms, festive buzz
Travel December 30, 2025As 2026 approaches, Mang Den Commune, a highland tourism destination in Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam, enters its most beautiful season of the year, with mild weather, endless stretches of pine forest, and blooming cherry blossoms, making it an ideal holiday getaway.
Ho Chi Minh City holds drill simulating radiation incident after traffic accident
Ho Chi Minh City December 27, 2025Ho Chi Minh City authorities on Saturday staged an emergency drill to test their response to a radiation incident after a simulated traffic accident involving radioactive materials near a major hospital.
