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Beach near Vietnam’s UNESCO-listed destination revives after $46mn erosion-control investment
TravelCua Dai Beach, about five kilometers east of Hoi An Ancient Town in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, has undergone a dramatic transformation following more than VND1.196 trillion (US$46 million) in investment to protect its coastline from severe erosion.
Ho Chi Minh City café lights up with 200 giant lollipops for early Christmas celebrations
Vietnam LifeA café in Ho Chi Minh City is getting into the Christmas spirit early, transforming its space into a colorful candy wonderland with nearly 200 giant lollipops, 1,000 meters of LED lights, and a towering Christmas tree, drawing young visitors eager to snap festive photos.
‘Buddha Amid the Clouds Atop Indochina’ wins top prize at Vietnam photo contest
Vietnam NewsA photograph titled 'Buddha Amid the Clouds Atop Indochina' by Bui Van Hai won first prize at the third 'Buddhism in Everyday Life' photography contest, held in Vietnam on Saturday.
In Ho Chi Minh City, Halloween fever hits walking street as youths turn out in all-out costumes
Vietnam LifeHundreds of young people dressed in an array of spooky and creative costumes flocked to Nguyen Hue walking street in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday evening to celebrate Halloween, bringing a lively atmosphere to the downtown area.
Gong Festival, Wild Sunflower Week kick off in Vietnam’s Central Highlands
TravelThousands of residents and visitors gathered in Gia Lai Province in Vietnam’s Central Highlands on Friday for the opening of the 2026 Gong Festival and Chu Dang Ya Volcano - Wild Sunflower Week.
500-day campaign to recover and identify fallen soldiers' remains: 'A command from the heart'
Vietnam NewsVietnam has recovered the remains of more than 3,600 fallen soldiers under a nationwide 500-day campaign to locate, recover, and identify those who died in wartime, reaching more than half of its target as of October 13.
Ninh Binh beyond the usual sights: Spot thousands of birds at northern Vietnam’s largest natural bird park
Travel October 28, 2026Although Ninh Binh Province is widely known for its stunning landscapes and popular tourist attractions, not many people know that it is also home to the largest natural bird park in northern Vietnam, where thousands of birds gather amid lush greenery and tranquil waterways.
European businesses plan over $22bn in potential investments in Vietnam
Economy October 26, 2026European corporations and businesses presented plans for potential projects in Vietnam worth an estimated €20 billion (US$22.4 billion) during Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s visits to Denmark, the European Union, and Belgium from October 19 to 24, said Le Hoai Trung, Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Modern systems deployed to stop UAVs from entering Vietnam’s Da Nang airport airspace
Vietnam News October 22, 2026The Air Defense-Air Force Service is equipping units under Divisions 375 and 372, stationed in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, with modern systems to ensure flight safety and prevent unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from entering Da Nang International Airport’s airspace.
Vietnam's top leader arrives in Copenhagen, beginning state visit to Denmark
Vietnam News October 19, 2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived at Copenhagen Airport on Monday morning (local time), beginning a three-day state visit to Denmark at the invitation of King Frederik X and Queen Mary.
From Vietnam's mountains to Swiss Alps: How medicinal herbs bridge two nations
Vietnam News October 18, 2026A shared appreciation for medicinal plants brought Vietnam and Switzerland closer together on Saturday as the spouses of the two countries' leaders explored traditional remedies, exchanged stories, and discovered common ground in healthcare.
Hanoi trims back milkweed flowers after complaints over strong scent
Vietnam Life October 16, 2026Workers used lifts to carefully trim milkweed flowers along several streets in Hanoi on Friday morning to reduce the impact of their strong scent on residents’ daily lives.
Indonesian rescue center takes in more orangutans as fires rage
World October 16, 2026In the jungles of Indonesian Borneo, a rehabilitation center is taking in more orangutans as the country’s worst wildfires in a decade sweep through the forest home of the critically endangered animals.
Remains of 731 fallen soldiers laid to rest in Ho Chi Minh City after 58 years
Vietnam News October 14, 2026After 58 years buried beneath Le Thi Rieng Park, the remains of 731 Vietnamese soldiers who died during the 1968 Tet Offensive were transferred to Ho Chi Minh City Martyrs' Cemetery on Wednesday morning in a solemn ceremony honoring their sacrifices.
Ho Chi Minh City’s primeval forest offers a trek among bizarre vines
Travel October 12, 2026Towering forest trees, tangled vines with bizarre shapes and winding trails beneath a green canopy at Con Dao National Park in Con Dao Special Zone, Ho Chi Minh City, create a surprising landscape.
Free access draws crowds of students to Ho Chi Minh City’s history museums
Ho Chi Minh City October 11, 2026Striking down entrance fees has turned quiet exhibition halls in Ho Chi Minh City into vibrant "classrooms without walls," as local students excitedly trade textbooks for immersive history lessons.
Ho Chi Minh City streets flooded as tide reaches 1.71m
Ho Chi Minh City October 10, 2026High tides flooded multiple streets in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday, with water levels at Nha Be station reaching 1.71 meters, forcing residents to wade through deep water and push stalled motorcycles home.
17 rescued animals reintroduced to Vietnam’s Phong Nha-Ke Bang forest
Vietnam Life October 8, 202617 rescued wild animals, including pig-tailed macaques, Hatinh langurs, pangolins and pygmy lorises, have been returned to their natural habitat in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park after rehabilitation, care and quarantine.
