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Motorbikes flood sidewalks in Ho Chi Minh City despite heavy fines
Ho Chi Minh CityMotorbike riders in Ho Chi Minh City continue to drive onto sidewalks at rush hour, ignoring penalties of up to US$227 under new traffic regulations.
$872mn urban development project in central Vietnam remains unfinished after 6 years
Vietnam NewsAn US$872 million urban development project in central Vietnam remains mostly unfinished six years after construction began, with rusting structures and abandoned foundations visible across the site.
Traditional lanterns draw visitors to historic temple in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityAn exhibition of traditional Mid-Autumn Festival lanterns at a 19th-century temple in central Ho Chi Minh City is attracting crowds with handmade displays inspired by Vietnamese folklore and cultural heritage.
Conservationists fight to save Nigeria's sea turtles from pollution and poachers
WorldPlastic pollution, discarded fishing nets and coastal development are taking a heavy toll on Nigeria's sea turtles, say conservationists battling to save them.
Police and protesters scuffle as 110,000 join anti-migrant London protest
WorldLONDON -- More than 100,000 protesters marched through central London on Saturday, carrying flags of England and Britain and scuffling with police in one of the UK's biggest right-wing demonstrations of modern times.
Hanoi artist transforms corn husks into exquisite floral art
Vietnam LifeWhat once were overlooked agricultural by‑products have become works of art in the hands of Nguyen Trang Phuong, who transforms dry corn husks into vivid flowers — lotus, peach blossoms, tea roses — breathing new life into materials often consigned to livestock feed or discarded as waste.
Archery competition heats up at National Sports Championship for the Disabled in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam News September 13, 2025The archery event at the 2025 National Sports Championship for the Disabled took place on Friday at the An Hoi Dong Cultural and Sports Service Center in Ho Chi Minh City, showcasing fierce competition among athletes from across Vietnam.
Torrential rain floods Ho Chi Minh City, trees uprooted during rush hour
Ho Chi Minh City September 12, 2025Torrential rain hit Ho Chi Minh City late on Thursday afternoon, triggering widespread flooding and traffic gridlock during the evening rush hour. Rainfall in some areas exceeded 160 millimeters.
Ho Chi Minh City residents wade through flooded streets at rush hour as high tide hits again
Ho Chi Minh City September 11, 2025High tide on the Saigon River reached 1.52-1.57 meters late on Wednesday afternoon, forcing residents in Ho Chi Minh City to wade through waterlogged streets on their way home.
Southeast Asian pavilions drawing crowds at Osaka Kansai Expo: What are the key attractions for each country?
World September 11, 2025With a record 158 countries and regions participating, the Osaka Kansai Expo has entered the summer vacation season with even greater crowds. Four months have passed since its April 13 opening, and reputations of the international pavilions—often called the “highlights of the Expo”—are taking shape, with the Southeast Asian pavilions drawing increased attention.
Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk shot dead, manhunt on for suspect
World September 11, 2025WASHINGTON -- U.S. conservative activist Charlie Kirk, an influential ally of President Donald Trump, was fatally shot on Wednesday while speaking at a Utah university, sparking a manhunt for a lone sniper who the governor said had carried out a political assassination.
Tram Chim National Park bursts to life in flood season in southern Vietnam
Travel September 11, 2025As floodwaters return to Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, Tram Chim National Park in Dong Thap Province transforms into a vibrant wetland teeming with life, drawing visitors eager to drift beneath the shade of melaleuca forests and watch flocks of birds in their breeding season.
High tide, heavy rain flood Ho Chi Minh City streets at rush hour
Ho Chi Minh City September 10, 2025Heavy rain combined with peak high tide flooded streets across Ho Chi Minh City late Tuesday afternoon, forcing commuters to wade through water during rush hour.
Back to school in Vietnam’s remote Truong Sa archipelago
Education September 9, 2025On the remote islands scattered across Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago, a new school year has begun—just as it has for millions of children across the country.
US–Vietnam Friendship Festival wraps up in Ho Chi Minh City with joy, togetherness
Ho Chi Minh City September 7, 2025It was past 9:00 pm on Saturday and crowds were still dancing and chilling along Le Loi Boulevard in Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, as Tony Memmel and his band joined Vietnamese singers to rock the stage of the U.S.-Vietnam Friendship Festival with Son Tung M-TP’s hit ‘Dung Lam Trai Tim Anh Dau.’
Nha Trang ocean museum exhibit takes visitors on journey 6,000 meters beneath sea
Travel September 5, 2025A new deep-sea exhibit at the Museum of Oceanography in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam is offering visitors an immersive look at life as far as 6,000 meters below the ocean surface.
9 bird species newly recorded in central Vietnam biodiversity hotspot
Vietnam News September 5, 2025Nine bird species previously unrecorded in central Vietnam have been identified at Dakrong Nature Reserve in Quang Tri Province, highlighting the ecological richness of the Truong Son Mountain Range, local conservation officials announced on Wednesday.
Vietnam stages first naval parade featuring submarines, missile frigates
Vietnam News September 2, 2025Vietnam held its first-ever naval parade on Tuesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2), showcasing the maritime strength of its armed forces.
