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Traditional junks return to Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, stir memories, tourism hopes
TravelTraditional three-sail junks once familiar to generations of Vietnamese through school textbooks have reappeared in Ha Long Bay, northern Quang Ninh Province, drawing attention from residents and visitors and marking a rare return of a sailboat long absent from the UNESCO-listed site.
Hanoi market bustles on ‘Kitchen Gods’ worshiping day
Vietnam NewsHang Be Market in Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi drew large crowds on Tuesday morning, as shoppers prepared offerings for the ‘Ong Cong Ong Tao’ (Land Genie and Kitchen Gods) farewell ceremony.
In Hanoi’s Trang Cat Village, ‘dong’ leaf harvest marks start of Tet season
Vietnam LifeAs the 2025 Lunar Year draws to a close and winter air settles over northern Vietnam, Trang Cat Village on the banks of the Day River in Hanoi turns a deep, luminous green, marking the start of its busiest season.
Polish tourists join Vietnam’s Mekong Delta communities for hands-on Lunar New Year experience
TravelMore than 70 tourists from Poland joined local residents in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta in early February to experience traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) customs, as travel firms expand culture-focused tours for inbound visitors.
Elderly Vietnamese artisan wins hearts online with simple ‘hello’
TravelA 97-year-old H’Mong textile artisan in Vietnam’s northern highlands has become an unlikely social media sensation after a short video posted by a U.S. travel blogger showed her smiling and greeting visitors in English.
Foreign tourists experience traditional Tet activities on Da Nang beach
TravelForeign visitors in Vietnam’s central coastal city of Da Nang joined local residents in celebrating the Lunar New Year (Tet) by wrapping traditional ‘banh tet’ (cylindrical glutinous rice cakes) and taking part in folk games at a beachside cultural program on Friday.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Turtle Lake gets fresh look ahead of Tet
Ho Chi Minh City February 1, 2026The iconic Ho Con Rua (Turtle Lake) roundabout in downtown Ho Chi Minh City has emerged with a refreshed look after more than 10 days of renovation, attracting crowds of residents and visitors ahead of the Year of the Horse.
Giant horse sculptures take shape for Ho Chi Minh City’s Nguyen Hue Flower Street 2026
Ho Chi Minh City January 28, 2026In a busy workshop on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City, dozens of artisans are racing the clock to finish towering horse sculptures that will anchor the Nguyen Hue Flower Street for the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) break, a centerpiece of the city’s annual holiday celebrations.
Design revealed for $4bn sea-crossing bridge, road project in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City January 28, 2026The Can Gio-Vung Tau sea-crossing bridge and road project in Ho Chi Minh City, with an estimated price tag of VND104.41 trillion (US$4 billion), has unveiled striking design details, including the construction of two artificial islands.
Tokyo’s global talent enriches the city
World January 26, 2026From gardens to AI and academic research, Tokyo attracts people of all different nationalities and perspectives.
France’s envoy dons ‘ao dai,’ highlights ties during Hanoi cultural visit
Vietnam News January 24, 2026France’s ambassador to Vietnam, Olivier Brochet, visited Hanoi’s Temple of Literature on Friday ahead of the Lunar New Year, where he took part in traditional cultural activities and highlighted France’s commitment to deepening ties with Vietnam.
Crowds, including foreign tourists, flood Da Nang streets after Vietnam U23 win over S. Korea
Vietnam News January 24, 2026Thousands of people, including foreign visitors, took to the streets of Vietnam’s central city of Da Nang early on Saturday to celebrate the national under-23 team’s dramatic victory over South Korea at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup.
Vietnam, Netherlands discuss tackling saline soils in Mekong Delta
In-Depth January 22, 2026Horticulture stakeholders from Vietnam and the Netherlands on Wednesday gathered at a business forum in Can Tho City to gain a deeper understanding of salinity intrusion in the Mekong Delta, strengthen cooperation, and facilitate the exchange of innovative solutions and technical knowledge.
Dolphin-shaped sandbar draws crowds along Vietnam’s Nha Trang coast
Vietnam News January 21, 2026A 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 City January 20, 2026Hundreds 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 News January 20, 2026The 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
World January 20, 2026Rishiri 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 City January 20, 2026Police 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.
