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150 artists bring ‘Dreamscape’ to life at Vietnam’s most modern circus theater in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Ho Chi Minh City Arts Center on Friday night premiered ‘Mo Show’ (Dreamscape Show), a circus and puppetry production staged at the Phu Tho Circus and Multi-purpose Theater in Phu Tho Ward.
Over 20 Ba Toa beef hotpot restaurants line this 300m street in Vietnam's Da Lat
TravelAlong a stretch of road less than 300 meters long spanning Nguyen Thi Dinh, Hoang Dieu, and To Ngoc Van Streets in Cam Ly, Da Lat Ward, Lam Dong Province, more than 20 beef hotpot restaurants stand side by side, most of them attached to the name “Ba Toa.”
This whole-fish pancake in Vietnam's Hue may look unusual, but it's tasty in every bite
TravelEvery summer, when white-spotted spinefoot come into season in the Tam Giang Lagoon, Chuon Village in Hue, central Vietnam, fills with the aroma of sizzling 'banh khoai ca kinh.'
How a Vietnamese mother turns storm-fallen avocados into home-cooked delicacies
Vietnam LifeFrom windfall avocados that might otherwise have been discarded, my mother would often turn them into dishes such as steamed avocado, stir-fried avocado with pork, and grilled avocado, but the most memorable remains stuffed avocado soup with minced pork.
Over 800 Vietnamese, int’l athletes compete in Ly Son sea swimming race
Vietnam NewsLy Son Special Zone, an island destination administered by Quang Ngai Province in central Vietnam, on Sunday hosted the 2026 Ly Son Cross Island swimming race that attracted more than 800 athletes at home and abroad.
Fact: Michelin Guide recognizes Vietnamese 'banh mi' abroad, but not in Vietnam
Vietnam LifeThe Michelin Guide’s decision to leave banh mi out of its Vietnam selection for a fourth consecutive year has sparked debate among the public, especially as the iconic Vietnamese sandwich has received Michelin recognition in several countries despite being overlooked in its homeland.
Water hyacinths, marine debris overwhelm tourist beaches in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City June 6, 2026Tourism in Ho Tram, a premier resort destination in Ho Chi Minh City, has been affected after several metric tons of water hyacinths and marine waste washed ashore along its beaches on Friday morning.
Hanoi police begin testing AI-powered drones for urban surveillance
Vietnam News June 3, 2026Hanoi police have launched a pilot program using drones equipped with artificial intelligence to monitor public security and urban order in key areas of Hoan Kiem and Tay Ho Wards.
French photographer reissues book, exhibits photos of Vietnam pagodas
Vietnam Life June 1, 2026More than 30 photographs of Vietnamese pagodas by French photographer Nicolas Cornet are on display at IDECAF in Ho Chi Minh City, in a free exhibition open to the public.
Da Nang International Fireworks Festival opens with dazzling displays
Vietnam News May 31, 2026The 2026 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF 2026) opened on Saturday evening over the Han River in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, with spectacular performances by the host team Da Nang (Vietnam 1) and reigning champion China lighting up the coastal city's skyline.
Ho Chi Minh City seeks CNN partnership to promote itself to global audience
Ho Chi Minh City May 30, 2026Ho Chi Minh City is seeking to collaborate with CNN to showcase its economic potential, cultural attractions, and vision for sustainable development to a global audience, city leaders said during a recent meeting with representatives of the international broadcaster.
'Peace' features 19 times in Vietnamese top leader To Lam's Shangri-La Dialogue address
Vietnam News May 30, 2026Vietnamese General Secretary and State President To Lam set out Vietnam's views and conveyed its message at the Shangri-La Dialogue on Friday, emphasizing peace as a central theme and mentioning the word 19 times during his keynote address at the leading regional security forum of Asia.
Shangri-La Dialogue signals Vietnam's evolving position
Vietnam News May 30, 2026Vietnamese leader To Lam used a keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue on Friday to present Vietnam as a country seeking to play a more active role in shaping the international agenda amid growing global uncertainty.
Vietnamese, Indonesian artists explore memory, identity in Ho Chi Minh City exhibition
Ho Chi Minh City May 27, 2026An exhibition bringing together artists from Vietnam and Indonesia has opened in Ho Chi Minh City, showcasing contemporary works exploring cultural memory, nature, and identity through painting, installation, and mixed-media art.
Hanoi swelters in severe heatwave as surface temperatures hit 56 degrees Celsius at midday
Vietnam News May 26, 2026Hanoi sweltered under one of the most intense May heatwaves in recent years on Monday, with surface temperatures outdoors reaching 56 degrees Celsius as residents, construction workers, and traffic police struggled through oppressive heat and humidity.
Vietnam’s Nha Trang launches night-time beach experience
Travel May 25, 2026A new beachfront entertainment and dining complex featuring night-time swimming and sunset viewing has officially opened in Nha Trang, attracting thousands of visitors eager to experience the Vietnamese beach town’s latest tourism offering.
Slow-braised mackerel with toasted bread stir memories in central Vietnam
Vietnam Life May 24, 2026In a village west of Da Nang City, central Vietnam, the arrival of mackerel from the coast still brings back memories of smoky kitchens, wood-fired stoves, and a humble dish that generations of families grew up with: slow-braised fish cooked until the bones have softened enough to melt on the tongue.
RMIT University Vietnam students visit Tuoi Tre newspaper to explore news production in AI era
Education May 22, 2026Students from RMIT University Vietnam visited the headquarters of Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper in Ho Chi Minh City this week to learn about world news production, English-language journalism, and newsroom operations in the digital and artificial intelligence era.
