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39m-high pagoda tower adorned with millions of shells, coral in Vietnam
TravelA pagoda in Vietnam stands out for its distinctive sea-inspired architecture, with a tower built mainly from coral and cement and decorated with seashells.
Central Vietnam's Bui Hui Plateau Festival lures thousands with vast grasslands, distinctive H’re culture
TravelThousands of visitors gravitated to a commune in central Vietnam this weekend to take in its sweeping grasslands and experience the distinctive culture of the H’re ethnic community.
Families left in limbo by billion-dollar resort project in central Vietnam
Vietnam LifeAs Vietnam's central coast braces for another storm season, hundreds of families caught inside the planned expansion area of the US$4 billion Hoiana resort in Da Nang City remain stuck in aging, deteriorating homes, unable to rebuild or relocate after years of delays to compensation and resettlement.
Ho Chi Minh City refines new bus stop design after public feedback
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City Public Transport Management Center has said its pilot of a new bus shelter on Pasteur Street in Saigon Ward has received largely positive feedback from residents, prompting further refinements to the design.
2 dead, including gunman, at school shooting in Thailand, officials say
WorldBANG KRUAI DISTRICT, THAILAND -- At least one teacher was killed and four other people injured by a student who opened fire at a school in Thailand on Friday before killing himself, authorities said.
This city can’t be rushed when one visits Vietnam
Travel"When travelers plan their Vietnam adventures, they rarely choose to visit Hue, which, in my opinion, is the single greatest disaster for guests to the country."
British painter John Lester: A Vietnam beyond clichés
Vietnam Life August 5, 2026Vietnamese women with their faces hidden behind sunglasses, face masks and helmets while riding motorbikes are among the most distinctive sights in Vietnam, inspiring British painter John Lester to capture them on canvas alongside other uniquely Vietnamese moments.
Slice of Mekong Delta hidden in billion-dollar industrial hub in central Vietnam
Travel August 5, 2026Surrounded by the billion-dollar Dung Quat Economic Zone in Quang Ngai Province, Bau Ca Cai Lagoon is an unlikely green oasis in central Vietnam, where lush mangrove forests and winding waterways have earned it the nickname ‘a mini Mekong Delta.’
Ho Chi Minh City brings free health checkups to elderly, disabled residents at home
Ho Chi Minh City August 4, 2026Ho Chi Minh City is rolling out a program offering free home-based health checkups for the elderly, people with disabilities, and those unable to travel, as part of its commitment to ensure “no one is left behind” in public health services.
Flooding prompts evacuation of residents in Vietnam’s mountainous province
Vietnam News August 3, 2026Police officers in Lao Cai Province, northern Vietnam evacuated residents and their belongings from heavily flooded areas on Monday morning after downpours submerged neighborhoods and disrupted traffic.
Can a $20 Vietnamese family meal become a $200 cultural experience?
In-Depth August 3, 2026Can a Vietnamese family meal worth US$20 be sold for $200 to international diners? It could, when paired with modern culinary techniques, high-quality service, and appealing cultural storytelling.
Over 5,000 join mass solidarity walk in Ho Chi Minh City to support AO victims
Ho Chi Minh City August 2, 2026More than 5,000 people gathered at Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street in downtown Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday morning for a solidarity walk supporting Agent Orange (AO) victims and marking the 65th anniversary of the Agent Orange disaster in Vietnam (August 10, 1961-2026).
Ho Chi Minh City launches international photography contest with AI-generated images banned
Ho Chi Minh City August 2, 2026The International Art Photography Contest has returned for its fourth edition in Ho Chi Minh City, inviting photographers worldwide to showcase their work while promoting Vietnam's tourism and cultural image.
Can food tell Ho Chi Minh City's story? Diplomats say yes
Ho Chi Minh City August 1, 2026Members of the consular corps in Ho Chi Minh City swapped conference tables for cooking stations on Saturday, discovering the city's rich heritage through local flavors.
Explainer: How labor shortage finally breaks 17-year-old boat fare in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
In-Depth July 31, 2026News that sampan fares at one of the Mekong Delta’s most famous tourist spots will finally triple after 17 years, albeit still at a dirt-cheap rate, comes with a bitter realization: the increase is too little, too late.
Foreign consuls explore Ho Chi Minh City's iconic landmarks on cultural walking tour
Ho Chi Minh City July 25, 2026Consuls general and representatives of foreign consular missions in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday morning joined a walking tour of some of the city's most iconic landmarks as part of the 'Walk to Understand the City' program.
Vietnam’s Can Tho plans to give bridges a makeover, add new photo spots at Cai Rang Floating Market
Travel July 25, 2026Authorities in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam are planning to give a new look to a series of bridges spanning the Can Tho River and revamp the Cai Rang Floating Market area, hoping to create more attractive tourist destinations in the near future.
Ho Chi Minh City children experience metro, waterbus trips during summer program
Ho Chi Minh City July 23, 2026Fifty children in Ho Chi Minh City explored the city’s metro system and Saigon Waterbus on Wednesday as part of the ‘I Love My City’ summer program organized by local authorities in Xuan Hoa Ward and university volunteers.
