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Ho Chi Minh City’s Turtle Lake gets fresh look ahead of Tet
Ho Chi Minh CityThe iconic Ho Con Rua (Turtle Lake) roundabout in downtown Ho Chi Minh City has emerged with a refreshed look after more than 10 days of renovation, attracting crowds of residents and visitors ahead of the Year of the Horse.
Giant horse sculptures take shape for Ho Chi Minh City’s Nguyen Hue Flower Street 2026
Ho Chi Minh CityIn a busy workshop on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City, dozens of artisans are racing the clock to finish towering horse sculptures that will anchor the Nguyen Hue Flower Street for the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) break, a centerpiece of the city’s annual holiday celebrations.
Design revealed for $4bn sea-crossing bridge, road project in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Can Gio-Vung Tau sea-crossing bridge and road project in Ho Chi Minh City, with an estimated price tag of VND104.41 trillion (US$4 billion), has unveiled striking design details, including the construction of two artificial islands.
Tokyo’s global talent enriches the city
WorldFrom gardens to AI and academic research, Tokyo attracts people of all different nationalities and perspectives.
France’s envoy dons ‘ao dai,’ highlights ties during Hanoi cultural visit
Vietnam NewsFrance’s ambassador to Vietnam, Olivier Brochet, visited Hanoi’s Temple of Literature on Friday ahead of the Lunar New Year, where he took part in traditional cultural activities and highlighted France’s commitment to deepening ties with Vietnam.
Crowds, including foreign tourists, flood Da Nang streets after Vietnam U23 win over S. Korea
Vietnam NewsThousands of people, including foreign visitors, took to the streets of Vietnam’s central city of Da Nang early on Saturday to celebrate the national under-23 team’s dramatic victory over South Korea at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup.
Vietnam, Netherlands discuss tackling saline soils in Mekong Delta
In-Depth January 22, 2026Horticulture stakeholders from Vietnam and the Netherlands on Wednesday gathered at a business forum in Can Tho City to gain a deeper understanding of salinity intrusion in the Mekong Delta, strengthen cooperation, and facilitate the exchange of innovative solutions and technical knowledge.
Dolphin-shaped sandbar draws crowds along Vietnam’s Nha Trang coast
Vietnam News January 21, 2026A newly formed sandbar resembling a giant dolphin has appeared near the Tran Phu Bridge in Nha Trang, a famed beach destination in south-central Vietnam, drawing crowds of locals and tourists eager to take photos.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Ben Thanh Market, central streets get facelift ahead of Lunar New Year
Ho Chi Minh City January 20, 2026Hundreds of workers from Khang Dien House Trading and Investment JSC on Monday began renovation work at Ben Thanh Market and along Nguyen Hue Street, with completion scheduled about one week ahead of the Lunar New Year.
Photos of Vietnam’s 14th National Party Congress opening
Vietnam News January 20, 2026The Communist Party of Vietnam on Tuesday opened its 14th National Congress at the National Convention Center in Hanoi under the motto ‘Solidarity – Democracy – Discipline – Breakthrough – Development.’
Inside Rishiri, the remote island quietly redefining tourism
World January 20, 2026Rishiri Island, perched at Japan’s northern edge, has long been defined by its remoteness. That isolation is precisely what now places it at the heart of a shift: as travelers increasingly seek quieter, low-impact destinations, small communities like Rishiri are compelled to rethink how they open up—without losing what made them unique in the first place.
Sidewalk encroachment crackdown intensified on some Ho Chi Minh City streets
Ho Chi Minh City January 20, 2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday night stepped up enforcement against sidewalk and roadway encroachment along Pham Van Dong and Nguyen Xi Streets, ordering eateries and establishments to restore pathways for pedestrian use.
14th National Party Congress opens in Hanoi
Vietnam News January 20, 2026The Communist Party of Vietnam opened its 14th National Congress on Tuesday in Hanoi, bringing together 1,586 delegates representing more than 5.6 million party members nationwide to set the country’s political, economic, and development direction for the coming decades.
Scenes from Vietnam’s 14th National Party Congress preparatory session
Vietnam News January 19, 2026The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam held its preparatory session at the National Convention Center in Hanoi on Monday, electing a 16-member presidium, a five-member secretariat, and a 13-member committee to verify delegate credentials.
Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa hosts int’l kiteboarding event to boost beach tourism
Travel January 17, 2026Hundreds of colorful kites filled the sky above My Hoa Beach in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam on Friday as the province opened an international kiteboarding competition aimed at boosting sports tourism.
Police step up pre-Tet checks at Ho Chi Minh City bus terminal, find ride-hailing taxi driver with alcohol
Ho Chi Minh City January 17, 2026A ride-hailing taxi driver tested positive for alcohol on Saturday morning as the Phu Lam Traffic Police Team, in coordination with An Lac Ward police, stepped up alcohol and drug checks on drivers of long-haul coaches, buses, and taxis before they left Mien Tay (Western) Bus Station in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City breaks ground on $5.5bn national sports complex
Ho Chi Minh City January 15, 2026Authorities on Thursday broke ground on the Rach Chiec National Sports Complex in Ho Chi Minh City, a long-planned project worth about VND145.6 trillion (US$5.5 billion) that will include a main stadium with capacity of up to 75,000 seats.
Foreign tourists explore farming practices in 400-year-old vegetable village in central Vietnam
Travel January 15, 2026In recent months, hundreds of international visitors have been heading each day to the more-than-400-year-old Tra Que Vegetable Village near Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, for hands-on farming experiences with local residents in Da Nang City, central Vietnam.
