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Storm Kalmaegi wipes out Vietnamese fishing village
Vietnam NewsWhen residents of the coastal Xuan Thanh fishing village in Vietnam’s Gia Lai Province returned home after a night sheltering from storm Kalmaegi, they were met with an unthinkable sight — their homes were gone.
Coastal residents in southernmost Vietnam paddle boats on flooded roads despite not being in flood zone
Vietnam NewsMore than 160 households in a resettlement area in Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam have been living in floodwaters for nearly half a month. Roads there have turned into canals and motorbikes are unusable, forcing residents to rely on boats for daily travel.
Storm Kalmaegi causes severe destruction across Vietnam’s Dak Lak, Gia Lai
Vietnam NewsStorm Kalmaegi, the 13th to hit Vietnam this year, swept through coastal and lowland areas of eastern Dak Lak and Gia Lai Provinces late on Thursday, leaving widespread damage as rescue forces worked overnight to assist stranded residents.
Louis Koo, Sammo Hung thrill fans at Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation opening in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityHong Kong superstars Louis Koo and Sammo Hung set the red carpet abuzz as they attended the opening of the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday night.
Dense fog blankets Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityA thick layer of fog covered Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday morning, shrouding the skyline in a misty haze and bringing a cool, calm start to the day.
Vietnam Air Force conducts over-sea rescue training in Rach Gia
Vietnam NewsVietnam’s 917th Air Regiment under the 370th Air Division conducted two days of over-sea rescue training off Rach Gia in the southern province of An Giang on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Ministry of National Defense said.
Ho Chi Minh City breaks ground on $3.8mn new youth recreation park at Phu Tho racetrack
Ho Chi Minh City November 5, 2025Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday broke ground on a US$3.8 million new public park at the former Phu Tho racetrack, aiming to provide recreation and sports facilities for young people.
Decade-long delay leaves $171mn Ho Chi Minh City hospital unfinished
Ho Chi Minh City November 5, 2025A VND4.5-trillion (US$171 million) hospital project in Ho Chi Minh City remains unfinished a decade after construction began, with only part of the work completed.
New Saigon Heritage double-decker bus tour debuts with 3 days of free rides
Ho Chi Minh City November 4, 2025Ho Chi Minh City will welcome a new open-top double-decker bus route offering free rides from November 11 to 13.
Flood topples 15-meter section of Vietnam’s Hue Imperial Citadel wall
Vietnam News November 4, 2025Floodwaters have toppled a 15-meter section of the historic Hue Imperial Citadel wall in Hue City, central Vietnam, local authorities said, as the city battles its third major flood in a week.
Vietnam’s Hoi An floods reach 1964 record level
Vietnam News October 30, 2025Floodwaters in the central Vietnamese tourism hub of Hoi An rose to 3.4 meters early on Thursday, matching the record level set in 1964, local authorities said.
Artists from Japan, Brazil, Indonesia, Vietnam showcase works in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City October 29, 2025Bringing together artists from Japan, Brazil, Indonesia and Vietnam, the international exhibition Art and Culture has opened a vibrant and emotional contemporary art space in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnam's Hue residents struggle through floodwaters as city remains submerged
Vietnam News October 29, 2025Large parts of Hue City in central Vietnam remained underwater on Tuesday as record flooding continued to paralyze the area. Authorities confirmed one death and one missing person as the disaster persisted.
Water lilies paint Tam Coc in vibrant hues, stun visitors to Vietnam’s Ninh Binh
Travel October 28, 2025After its famous golden rice harvest season, Tam Coc, a popular tourist destination in Ninh Binh Province, northern Vietnam, once again enchants visitors with the rosy shades of water lilies blooming along the Ngo Dong River.
Inside Vietnam’s yin-yang roofed stilt house village named among world’s best
Travel October 28, 2025In Lang Son Province, northern Vietnam, a unique village where hundreds of stilt houses roofed with yin-yang tiles has been recognized as one of the world’s best tourism villages in 2025.
Award-winning photographer celebrates 25 years capturing Vietnamese life
Vietnam Life October 25, 2025An exhibition featuring works by photographer Tran The Phong is being held at the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Association to celebrate his 25-year journey in photography.
Vietnam’s Quang Tri to open 2,000ha ancient forest, ethnic village to eco-tourism
Travel October 25, 2025The Quang Tri People’s Committee on Thursday approved an eco-tourism project to explore the centuries-old 'bach xanh da' (Calocedrus rupestris Aver.) forest and Kling Cave under the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park eco-tourism, resort, and recreation plan.
Da Nang residents move cars to higher ground as storm Fengshen nears
Vietnam News October 22, 2025Residents in the central Vietnamese city of Da Nang moved cars to higher ground on Wednesday to avoid flooding ahead of heavy rains forecast as storm Fengshen approaches.
