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Vietnam’s Phu Quoc races to install 2,850 rails for its first light rail transit
Vietnam NewsThe first light rail transit (LRT) line in Phu Quoc Special Zone in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam, is accelerating construction toward the milestone of laying its first kilometer of track.
Muddy road outside downtown Da Nang school frustrates parents
Vietnam NewsParents and residents in downtown Da Nang City, central Vietnam are voicing frustration as the road leading to Hoa Cuong Elementary and Middle School remains muddy and difficult to navigate, even 10 days into the 2026-27 school year.
32 fishermen saved from distressed fishing boat in Vietnam drink their own urine to survive
Vietnam NewsThirty-two fishermen survived four days and nights adrift at sea after their squid-fishing vessel sank in the East Vietnam Sea late last month, drinking their own urine to stay alive and watching 14 exhausted crewmates drift away.
Overnight downpour floods Hanoi, snarls traffic
Vietnam NewsWidespread heavy rain overnight Monday caused flooding and waterlogging on many roads, disrupting traffic in Hanoi on Tuesday morning.
Thousands flock to traditional ox race, floating market festival in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
TravelThousands of residents and visitors flocked to traditional ox racing and flood-season cultural activities in An Giang and Dong Thap Provinces, located in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta on Sunday, as the localities sought to promote their cultural heritage and tourism.
11 most beautiful places in Vietnam named on British newspaper
TravelBritish newspaper The Times has named 11 of Vietnam’s most beautiful destinations to explore in 2026, with Hue, Hanoi, Sa Pa, Cao Bang, Phong Nha Ke Bang and Con Dao making the list.
Traditional bakeries in Ho Chi Minh City’s Cho Lon area keep the Mid-Autumn spirit alive
Ho Chi Minh City September 12, 2026As the eighth lunar month begins, traditional Chinese bakeries in Ho Chi Minh City’s Cho Lon area, home to the Chinese Vietnamese community in the city, fire up their ovens for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Over 13,500 samples of martyrs’ remains sent to Hanoi for DNA testing
Ho Chi Minh City September 11, 2026A total of 13,563 biological samples from war martyrs’ remains began a special journey from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi on Friday for DNA testing to help identify fallen Vietnamese soldiers.
2.4-square-meter ‘sleep pods’ raise fire safety concerns in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam News September 11, 2026Across Ho Chi Minh City, small homes are increasingly being converted into rows of tiny 'sleeping boxes' stacked on top of one another and rented out, particularly in areas near universities and colleges.
15,500 work through Vietnam's National Day holiday for Phu Quoc’s APEC 2027 projects
In-Depth September 1, 202615,500 engineers and workers at APEC construction sites on Phu Quoc Special Zone in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam, celebrated this year’s National Day in a special way: singing the national anthem together at the massive construction sites before returning to work through the holiday.
Conservationists, fishermen dive to remove ‘ghost nets’ off central Vietnam island
Vietnam Life August 31, 2026Twice a year, a small boat carries divers equipped with air tanks, ropes and specialized gear from Con Co Island in Quang Tri Province to the surrounding protected waters, where they dive to the seabed to remove abandoned fishing nets and free marine animals from the deadly traps.
Craving British food and drink? Nearly 100 products land in Vietnam
Economy August 24, 2026Nearly 100 British food and drink products, ranging from artisan cheeses and traditional teas to biscuits, confectionery, classic condiments, and premium spirits, have hit shelves in Vietnam through The GREAT British Selection.
Getting lost in the sacred valley of Vietnam’ My Son Sanctuary, where ancient bricks tell a thousand-year story
Travel August 23, 2026From around the ninth to 13th centuries, My Son was an important religious center of the Champa civilization.
Over 7,000 martyr remains samples leave Ho Chi Minh City for Hanoi for DNA testing
Ho Chi Minh City August 21, 2026A military aircraft carried 7,104 biological samples of martyrs’ remains from 18 cemeteries across Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi on Friday for DNA testing, raising hopes of identifying fallen Vietnamese soldiers and reuniting them with their families.
Puerto Rico wins 1st spot in top 40 of Miss World 2026 in Vietnam
Vietnam News August 21, 2026Puerto Rican contestant Suil Anyelina Pagán has secured the first guaranteed place in the top 40 of Miss World 2026 after winning the Sport Challenge held in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam.
$42mn hotel project in Vietnam granted extension on land-use timeline despite 10-year delay
Economy August 20, 2026Authorities in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam have granted an extension of land-use term until next year for the US$42-million Pullman Quang Binh five-star hotel project, which has remained unfinished for nearly a decade after construction began in 2016.
Eateries take over sidewalks along Ho Chi Minh City street, forcing pedestrians onto road
Ho Chi Minh City August 19, 2026Along Cach Mang Thang Tam Street in Hoa Hung and Nhieu Loc wards of Ho Chi Minh City, sections of the sidewalks are being used by local businesses for commercial activities, leaving pedestrians to walk on the road.
Explainer: Why people are talking about reducing working hours in Vietnam
Economy August 18, 2026Discussions have emerged in Vietnam following a recent proposal for a roadmap to cut working hours in the private sector.
