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Composite boat race draws crowds in southern Vietnam
Vietnam LifeHundreds of spectators gathered Saturday in Long Thanh Commune, An Giang Province, southern Vietnam to watch a men’s composite boat race along the Ben Nhut – Giong Rieng canal.
Dutch, Vietnamese aquaculture experts visit Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve
Ho Chi Minh CityA delegation of Dutch and Vietnamese aquaculture experts on Thursday visited the Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve in Ho Chi Minh City to gain deeper insight into the importance of preserving the area’s natural ecosystems.
Garbage piles up across Da Nang after late October floods despite cleanup efforts
Vietnam NewsLarge volumes of uncollected waste remained in several residential areas of Da Nang after the late October floods, as local officials and residents said collection teams were overwhelmed by the sheer amount of debris.
Tokyo builds climate resilience with AI and citizen action
WorldFrom students studying and protecting their local environment to advances in AI-supported disaster prevention methods, learn about the various way Tokyo is working toward a resilient future. Amid growing global concern about climate change and natural disasters, Tokyo’s long history of dealing with the elements and constant aim to improve safety and eco-friendliness can show other cities the way, even starting from the youngest citizens.
Vietnamese, Dutch experts discuss Mekong Delta’s sustainable aquaculture future
In-DepthRepresentatives from the Vietnamese and Dutch public and private sectors gathered in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday to discuss the future of sustainable aquaculture in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta.
Vietnam, India launch 2025 joint UN peacekeeping exercise
Vietnam NewsThe Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations 2025 (VINBAX 2025) opened on Tuesday at the National Military Training Center 4 in Hanoi.
6 Japanese items set for inscription on UNESCO heritage list
World November 11, 2025TOKYO -- Japan's Cultural Affairs Agency said Tuesday that an evaluation body of UNESCO has recommended six items from the country, including float festivals, for inscription on its Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
Storm Kalmaegi ravages leprosy village in Vietnam
Vietnam News November 10, 2025Residents of the Quy Hoa leprosy village in Quy Nhon Nam Ward, Gia Lai Province, central Vietnam were left homeless after storm Kalmaegi tore through the coastal area, destroying roofs and homes of leprosy patients and their families.
4,000-year-old underground village in Hanoi designated city-level historic site
Vietnam Life November 10, 2025Hanoi authorities on Sunday officially designated the Vuon Chuoi archaeological site in Hoai Duc Commune, which preserves evidence of a village continuously inhabited nearly 4,000 years ago, as a city-level historic site.
Storm Kalmaegi wipes out Vietnamese fishing village
Vietnam News November 7, 2025When residents of the coastal Xuan Thanh fishing village in Vietnam’s Gia Lai Province returned home after a night sheltering from storm Kalmaegi, they were met with an unthinkable sight — their homes were gone.
Coastal residents in southernmost Vietnam paddle boats on flooded roads despite not being in flood zone
Vietnam News November 7, 2025More than 160 households in a resettlement area in Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam have been living in floodwaters for nearly half a month. Roads there have turned into canals and motorbikes are unusable, forcing residents to rely on boats for daily travel.
Storm Kalmaegi causes severe destruction across Vietnam’s Dak Lak, Gia Lai
Vietnam News November 7, 2025Storm Kalmaegi, the 13th to hit Vietnam this year, swept through coastal and lowland areas of eastern Dak Lak and Gia Lai Provinces late on Thursday, leaving widespread damage as rescue forces worked overnight to assist stranded residents.
Louis Koo, Sammo Hung thrill fans at Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation opening in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City November 7, 2025Hong Kong superstars Louis Koo and Sammo Hung set the red carpet abuzz as they attended the opening of the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday night.
Dense fog blankets Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City November 6, 2025A thick layer of fog covered Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday morning, shrouding the skyline in a misty haze and bringing a cool, calm start to the day.
Vietnam Air Force conducts over-sea rescue training in Rach Gia
Vietnam News November 5, 2025Vietnam’s 917th Air Regiment under the 370th Air Division conducted two days of over-sea rescue training off Rach Gia in the southern province of An Giang on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Ministry of National Defense said.
Ho Chi Minh City breaks ground on $3.8mn new youth recreation park at Phu Tho racetrack
Ho Chi Minh City November 5, 2025Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday broke ground on a US$3.8 million new public park at the former Phu Tho racetrack, aiming to provide recreation and sports facilities for young people.
Decade-long delay leaves $171mn Ho Chi Minh City hospital unfinished
Ho Chi Minh City November 5, 2025A VND4.5-trillion (US$171 million) hospital project in Ho Chi Minh City remains unfinished a decade after construction began, with only part of the work completed.
New Saigon Heritage double-decker bus tour debuts with 3 days of free rides
Ho Chi Minh City November 4, 2025Ho Chi Minh City will welcome a new open-top double-decker bus route offering free rides from November 11 to 13.
