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Dolphin-shaped sandbar draws crowds along Vietnam’s Nha Trang coast
Vietnam NewsA newly formed sandbar resembling a giant dolphin has appeared near the Tran Phu Bridge in Nha Trang, a famed beach destination in south-central Vietnam, drawing crowds of locals and tourists eager to take photos.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Ben Thanh Market, central streets get facelift ahead of Lunar New Year
Ho Chi Minh CityHundreds of workers from Khang Dien House Trading and Investment JSC on Monday began renovation work at Ben Thanh Market and along Nguyen Hue Street, with completion scheduled about one week ahead of the Lunar New Year.
Photos of Vietnam’s 14th National Party Congress opening
Vietnam NewsThe Communist Party of Vietnam on Tuesday opened its 14th National Congress at the National Convention Center in Hanoi under the motto ‘Solidarity – Democracy – Discipline – Breakthrough – Development.’
Inside Rishiri, the remote island quietly redefining tourism
WorldRishiri Island, perched at Japan’s northern edge, has long been defined by its remoteness. That isolation is precisely what now places it at the heart of a shift: as travelers increasingly seek quieter, low-impact destinations, small communities like Rishiri are compelled to rethink how they open up—without losing what made them unique in the first place.
Sidewalk encroachment crackdown intensified on some Ho Chi Minh City streets
Ho Chi Minh CityPolice in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday night stepped up enforcement against sidewalk and roadway encroachment along Pham Van Dong and Nguyen Xi Streets, ordering eateries and establishments to restore pathways for pedestrian use.
14th National Party Congress opens in Hanoi
Vietnam NewsThe Communist Party of Vietnam opened its 14th National Congress on Tuesday in Hanoi, bringing together 1,586 delegates representing more than 5.6 million party members nationwide to set the country’s political, economic, and development direction for the coming decades.
Scenes from Vietnam’s 14th National Party Congress preparatory session
Vietnam News January 19, 2026The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam held its preparatory session at the National Convention Center in Hanoi on Monday, electing a 16-member presidium, a five-member secretariat, and a 13-member committee to verify delegate credentials.
Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa hosts int’l kiteboarding event to boost beach tourism
Travel January 17, 2026Hundreds of colorful kites filled the sky above My Hoa Beach in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam on Friday as the province opened an international kiteboarding competition aimed at boosting sports tourism.
Police step up pre-Tet checks at Ho Chi Minh City bus terminal, find ride-hailing taxi driver with alcohol
Ho Chi Minh City January 17, 2026A ride-hailing taxi driver tested positive for alcohol on Saturday morning as the Phu Lam Traffic Police Team, in coordination with An Lac Ward police, stepped up alcohol and drug checks on drivers of long-haul coaches, buses, and taxis before they left Mien Tay (Western) Bus Station in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City breaks ground on $5.5bn national sports complex
Ho Chi Minh City January 15, 2026Authorities on Thursday broke ground on the Rach Chiec National Sports Complex in Ho Chi Minh City, a long-planned project worth about VND145.6 trillion (US$5.5 billion) that will include a main stadium with capacity of up to 75,000 seats.
Foreign tourists explore farming practices in 400-year-old vegetable village in central Vietnam
Travel January 15, 2026In recent months, hundreds of international visitors have been heading each day to the more-than-400-year-old Tra Que Vegetable Village near Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, for hands-on farming experiences with local residents in Da Nang City, central Vietnam.
Vietnam rehearses security, transport plans ahead of National Party Congress
Vietnam News January 14, 2026Hundreds of vehicles joined a full-scale rehearsal in Hanoi on Wednesday to test escort and transport plans for delegates attending the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, as authorities have intensified security preparations for the event scheduled for next week.
Life goes on as rare cold grips Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City January 12, 2026Ho Chi Minh City has been experiencing unusually cold weather in recent days, with overnight temperatures falling to around 16–17 degrees Celsius, among the lowest recorded in years for Vietnam’s southern commercial hub.
9 prime downtown sites in Ho Chi Minh City set to become temporary Tet parks
Ho Chi Minh City January 11, 2026Ho Chi Minh City authorities are considering opening nine centrally located sites as temporary parks and flower gardens for Lunar New Year 2026, aiming to transform long-fenced vacant lots into public spaces for residents and visitors during the Tet holiday.
Vietnam farmers harvest red pomelos ahead of Lunar New Year as demand for auspicious fruit rises
Vietnam Life January 10, 2026Farmers in a northern Hanoi suburb have begun harvesting a rare variety of red-skinned pomelo ahead of the 2026 Lunar New Year, banking on strong seasonal demand for the fruit, which is prized for its symbolic association with luck and prosperity.
In photos: Residents chill out amid rare cool spell in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City January 10, 2026During a rare spell of cool weather in the early days of the new year, residents took the opportunity to head outdoors, strolling, enjoying the atmosphere, and taking photos in Ho Chi Minh City.
Canada’s Secretary of State for International Development visits Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve
Ho Chi Minh City January 9, 2026Canada’s Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai visited the Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday afternoon as part of his three-day official visit to Vietnam from January 6 to 8.
Vietnam folk wood sculptures showcased at Hanoi heritage site
Vietnam Life January 9, 2026An exhibition of folk wood sculptures from Vietnam’s Central Highlands has opened at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi, drawing local and foreign visitors with works that highlight the region’s distinctive carving traditions.
