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Bien Hoa hosts another full-scale military parade rehearsal ahead of Vietnam’s 50th Reunification Day
Vietnam NewsPatriotic spirit swept across Bien Hoa Airbase in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam on Wednesday morning as military and police forces held another full-scale rehearsal for Vietnam’s upcoming grand parade, marking the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day (April 30).
Actress-run shellfish spot Oc Khanh a Ho Chi Minh City favorite
TravelWith three branches across Ho Chi Minh City, Oc Khanh has become a go-to spot for families, couples, and groups of friends looking to enjoy casual seafood meals.
A closer look at $426mn new terminal at Ho Chi Minh City airport
Ho Chi Minh CityBy mid-April, the US$426-million T3 terminal at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City has taken on a brand-new, modern, and spacious look. What was once a chaotic construction site has now transformed into polished corridors and wide, open arching ceilings.
Tourists flock to Vietnam’s Binh Dinh for scenic wind farm
Vietnam NewsIn recent days, Phuong Mai wind farm on the Phuong Mai Peninsula -- often dubbed 'a miniature desert' in Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province, south-central Vietnam -- has emerged as a popular destination drawing large crowds eager to visit and take photos.
Police officers, cadets endure scorching heat in final rehearsals for Vietnam’s Reunification Day parade
Vietnam NewsNearly 3,000 officers and cadets from 17 police units have been training relentlessly under the blazing April sun, preparing for Vietnam's grand parade commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day (April 30).
Young Vietnamese flock to Da Nang beach for instant noodles with fresh squid
TravelDozens of young people have been gathering each morning at Man Thai Beach in Da Nang City, central Vietnam to try a viral dish: instant noodles cooked with ‘flashing’ squid, a freshly caught local delicacy.
Images from first working day of General Secretary, President of China Xi Jinping in Vietnam
Vietnam News April 14, 2025Right after arriving in Hanoi at noon on Monday to begin a two-day state visit to Vietnam, General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping had a packed schedule and was warmly received by Vietnam's senior leaders.
In Vietnam, French-trained baker crafts special cakes marking 50th Reunification Day with national pride
Ho Chi Minh City April 14, 2025By blending his culinary expertise with deep national pride, a young Vietnamese pastry chef has launched a special collection of cakes and chocolates to mark the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day (April 30, 1975-2025).
Ho Chi Minh City streets adorned with national flags ahead of national reunification anniversary
Ho Chi Minh City April 13, 2025Many streets across Ho Chi Minh City have been decorated with vibrant Vietnamese national flags in celebration of the upcoming 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day on April 30.
Taste of Australia 2025 celebrates culinary innovation, Australia-Vietnam connections
Ho Chi Minh City April 13, 2025As a digital clock ticked on screen at the Amber Jade ballroom of The Reverie Saigon hotel in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, a group of eight young chefs were finishing their lamb ribs as part of a challenge posed by chef Ngo Thanh Hoa for the Taste of Australia 2025 program.
In Ho Chi Minh City, right-turn signals ineffective as drivers block lanes
Ho Chi Minh City April 11, 2025The failure to leave space for right turns at intersections where they are permitted is worsening traffic congestion in Ho Chi Minh City.
Young visitors flock to Da Nang’s 3D art museum for eye-popping fun
Travel April 11, 2025Crowds of young people and tourists at home and overseas recently visited a 3D trick art museum in Da Nang City, central Vietnam for a one-of-a-kind artistic and interactive experience.
There is something fishy about Vietnamese cuisine
Expat Life April 10, 2025We’ve all seen those videos of overly dramatic westerners trying durian for the first time, reacting as if they’re eating week-old rotten food, yet fermented fish and other pungent seafood—common staples in Vietnamese cuisine—rarely get the recognition they deserve on the global food scene.
Helicopters rehearse flag-towing formation in Vietnam’s Dong Nai in preparation for Reunification Day
Vietnam News April 9, 2025Ten helicopters began practicing their flag-carrying formation at Bien Hoa Airbase in Dong Nai Province, a neighbor of Ho Chi Minh City, on Wednesday morning, as part of the preparations for the upcoming 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day (April 30).
Da Nang artist creates art from shells, stones, coffee beans to promote sustainability
Vietnam Life April 9, 2025A painter in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, has transformed seemingly lifeless materials, such as stones, seashells, coffee beans, and twigs, into works of art, helping promote sustainable living and a love for nature.
Straw-grilled snakehead fish an enticing dish in Vietnam's Mekong Delta
Vietnam Life April 8, 2025Straw-grilled snakehead fish is one of the most enticing dishes to people in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam, especially right after the rice harvest.
Giant ‘banh xeo’ with 100 lobsters, 1.6-tonne ‘banh chung’ highlight southern Vietnamese folk cake festival
Travel April 7, 2025A giant banh xeo (Vietnamese sizzling cake) filled with 100 Nha Trang lobsters and a massive 1.6-metric-ton banh chung (square sticky rice cake) were served to visitors at the 12th Southern Folk Cake Festival in Can Tho City on Sunday morning.
Visitors treated to hundreds of folk cakes in Vietnam’s Can Tho
Travel April 6, 2025Hundreds of traditional cakes are being showcased, promoted, and made available for visitors to enjoy at the 12th Southern Folk Cake Festival in Can Tho City, located in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta.
