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Vietnamese engineering graduate gives traditional conical hats a modern cultural twist
Vietnam Life June 16, 2025In a small rented room tucked inside the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City, Tieu Tuong Huy sits surrounded by conical hats and paintbrushes — far from the path his engineering degree once laid out for him.

In Hanoi’s lotus-scented tradition, purity is secret to perfect tea
Vietnam Life June 16, 2025In the still, fragrant air of West Lake in Hanoi, artisans begin their work with silent precision. The slightest scent — of garlic, perfume, or even ripe fruit — could ruin an entire batch of lotus tea.

Spectators moved by spectacular fireworks displays by Canada, China in Da Nang
Travel June 15, 2025The third competition night of the 2025 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF 2025) held in Da Nang City, central Vietnam on Saturday brought an explosion of emotions and awe-inspiring artistry as Canada and China illuminated the sky with dazzling displays of fireworks.

First in a century: Unprecedented summer flood submerges Vietnam’s Hue City
Vietnam News June 13, 2025In a rare and historic weather event, Hue City in central Vietnam is being submerged by an unseasonal flood triggered by storm Wutip, which brought heavy rains to the central region –something not seen in the summer in over a century.

Jets in formation: A view of Vietnam’s soaring Air Force
Vietnam News June 13, 2025Editor’s note: The following article and photos were submitted by Thanh Nhan, a contributor to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper. The piece was translated from Vietnamese into English and edited by Tuoi Tre News, the daily’s English version, for clarity, consistency, and coherence.

Be sure to take in Ninh Binh’s finest lotus pond in bloom while at Mua Cave
Travel June 10, 2025Whenever June approaches in Ninh Binh, the northern Vietnamese province’s most beautiful lotus pond at the foot of Ngoa Long Mountain bursts into full bloom, attracting both domestic and international tourists eager to admire the scenery and savor the fragrance of lotus flowers.

Thousands of unused public housing units left to deteriorate in Hanoi
Vietnam News June 10, 2025Thousands of public housing units in Hanoi, originally built for resettlement and student accommodation, have remained vacant for years, with many buildings falling into disrepair, Tuoi Tre (Youth) reporters observed on Monday.

In Ho Chi Minh City, doctors heal tiny hearts — one fragile beat at a time
In-Depth June 7, 2025Wearing an eight-kilogram lead apron and standing for hours, doctors at Children’s Hospital 1 in Ho Chi Minh City perform delicate cardiac catheterizations on some of the country’s tiniest, most vulnerable patients.

What to do in Long Xuyen City, a Mekong Delta hub of history and cuisine
Travel June 7, 2025Long Xuyen City in An Giang Province, is one of the urban centers in Vietnam's Mekong Delta, known for its long-standing history and vibrant trade.

Luxury retail stores in Da Nang shutter after counterfeit goods inspection began
Vietnam News June 6, 2025A wave of luxury fashion stores around Han Market in Da Nang City has shut down in the wake of a crackdown on counterfeit goods, following inspections by the city's market surveillance forces.

Illegal dumping on farmland persists in Hanoi despite crackdown
Vietnam News June 6, 2025Construction waste continues to be illegally dumped on farmland in Hanoi’s Thanh Tri District, raising doubts about the effectiveness of the city’s recent efforts to curb environmental violations.

Hidden alley spot brings Hue flavor of ‘banh mi bot loc’ to Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam Life June 6, 2025A unique and creative fusion of textures and flavors, 'banh mi bot loc' brings together two seemingly unrelated ingredients: the crispy crust of a traditional Vietnamese baguette (banh mi) and the chewy shrimp-and-pork dumplings (banh bot loc).