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Vietnam Air Force helicopter regiments rehearse flag formation flights ahead of National Day
Vietnam NewsHelicopter regiments under Vietnam’s Air Defense–Air Force conducted formation flight training on Wednesday, carrying the national flag and the Communist Party of Vietnam flag ahead of the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2.
Ho Chi Minh City inaugurates multi-purpose circus and performing arts theater
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Phu Tho multi-purpose circus and performing arts theater was formally inaugurated on Tuesday in Phu Tho Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, standing out as a modern cultural venue and highlight in the city.
Vietnam launches or completes infrastructure projects worth almost $49bn across 34 cities, provinces
Vietnam NewsVietnam on Tuesday launched or completed 250 infrastructure projects worth over VND1.28 quadrillion (US$48.7 billion) across 34 cities and provinces, marking a nationwide effort to upgrade transportation, energy, housing, and industrial facilities.
Nhon Trach Bridge opened to link Dong Nai to Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam inaugurated the Nhon Trach Bridge on Tuesday, marking the first completed section of Ho Chi Minh City’s Ring Road 3 project, according to the Ministry of Construction.
Hanoi adorned with national flags ahead of National Day celebrations
Vietnam NewsMany streets across Hanoi have been decorated with Vietnamese national flags in celebration of the upcoming 80th anniversary of Vietnam's August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).
Vietnam man buys car with VND60mn in small change, not VND700mn as rumored
Vietnam NewsA local man brought over VND60 million (US$2,280) worth of small-denomination notes to a Toyota showroom in Vietnam to buy a car, but a viral claim that he saved VND20,000 ($0.8) per day for years to purchase a VND700-million ($26,650) vehicle is inaccurate, the dealership confirmed.
Da Nang residents escape heat at mountain streams
Travel August 13, 2025Hundreds of locals and visitors have headed to mountain streams in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, such as Khe Ram and the headwaters of the Cu De River to cool off amid persistent scorching weather conditions.
2 killed in retaining wall collapse during heavy rain in Vietnam’s Da Lat
Vietnam News August 13, 2025A retaining wall collapsed during a heavy downpour in Da Lat, a popular tourist destination in Vietnam’s Lam Dong Province, killing two café customers on Tuesday afternoon.
Gift market bustling ahead of Vietnam’s National Day
Vietnam News August 13, 2025As the 80th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day (September 2) approaches, the market has seen a rise in items such as hand-embroidered fans featuring the national flag, soldier-themed dolls, and thermal mugs adorned with iconic Vietnamese imagery.
In Vietnam, remote meadow draws 6,000 visitors for cloud-watching festival
Travel August 11, 2025On Sunday morning, many visitors lingered on the breezy Bui Hui Meadow in Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam after a truly breathtaking experience amid the vast green grasslands and drifting white clouds.
Vietnam province aims to promote Kon Ka Kinh National Park as global ecotourism destination
Travel August 10, 2025Authorities in Vietnam’s Gia Lai Province are planning to promote Kon Ka Kinh National Park as an international ecotourism destination, highlighting its rich biodiversity and conservation value, officials said on Saturday.
Golden rice fields in Mekong Delta’s An Giang draw tourists
Travel August 10, 2025In recent days, the golden rice fields in Tri Ton Commune, Mekong Delta’s An Giang Province, have become a popular destination for tourists, especially young visitors and families seeking scenic photo spots.
The cinematic green rice season in Vietnam’s Sa Pa few talk about
Travel August 7, 2025The touristic Sa Pa town of Lao Cai Province in northern Vietnam is famed for its magnificent ripe rice season, yet its green flowering season also captivates with tranquility and serene beauty.
Keeping tradition alive at Da Nang’s last sugar oven
Travel August 6, 2025Amid the modern sprawl of Da Nang City in central Vietnam, a few traces remain of the old sugar‑making tradition: in an area now absorbed into the coastal city lies one of its very last cane‑sugar ovens, a living relic of artisanal craft drawing locals and visitors alike.
Closer look at Vietnam’s military arsenal ahead of National Day parade
Vietnam News August 6, 2025A large-scale rehearsal for an upcoming National Day parade took place at the National Military Training Center No. 4 in Hanoi on Tuesday, featuring the participation of nearly 16,000 military and police personnel and an impressive display of modern weaponry and military equipment.
Golden harvest season quietly graces central Vietnam’s remote hills
Travel August 5, 2025Far from the bustling tourist crowds of Vietnam’s more famous northern mountainous region, the golden season arrives quietly in Ngoc Linh, a remote upland commune in Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam.
In Vietnam, Dao Van Hoang turns art into voice for nature
In-Depth August 3, 2025From the first sketches in his notebook to hundreds of wildlife paintings, Dao Van Hoang has turned art into a compelling call to protect vanishing species.
Natural ‘infinity pools’ draw visitors to remote Vietnamese island
Travel August 2, 2025Hidden off the central coast of Vietnam, a cluster of natural rock pools has become an unexpected online sensation, luring curious travelers to the remote island of Cu Lao Mai Nha.
