Conservationists, fishermen dive to remove ‘ghost nets’ off central Vietnam island
Vietnam Life 19:35 31/08/2026Twice a year, a small boat carries divers equipped with air tanks, ropes and specialized gear from Con Co Island in Quang Tri Province to the surrounding protected waters, where they dive to the seabed to remove abandoned fishing nets and free marine animals from the deadly traps.
Online photo leads Vietnamese family to martyr's remains after 53-year search
Vietnam News 18:04 20/08/2026A local campaign to post cemetery photos online has led to a major breakthrough for a family in northern Vietnam, reuniting them with the long-sought resting place of soldier La Phuc Chau after more than half a century.
Vietnamese man cries after recovering backpack containing late son’s funeral money
Vietnam News 16:57 19/08/2026A 72-year-old man in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam broke down in tears after recovering VND24.9 million (US$950) in funeral money collected after his son’s death, along with other belongings he had accidentally lost.
Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa, Quang Tri sign deals to boost tourism, cultural, sports ties
Travel 14:47 18/08/2026Khanh Hoa and Quang Tri Provinces, home to beach and cave destinations in central Vietnam, on Monday signed a cooperation program aimed at strengthening ties in tourism, culture, and sports for 2026-30.
Vietnam launches Cam Ranh-Dong Hoi air service
Travel 13:50 17/08/2026Vietnamese carrier Sun PhuQuoc Airways on Sunday launched the direct Cam Ranh-Dong Hoi air route connecting Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam with Quang Tri Province in the central region.
Inside craft of Vietnam’s chewy sweet potato specialty
Vietnam Life 21:15 04/08/2026In Ninh Chau Commune, Quang Tri Province, north-central Vietnam, residents have preserved and refined the traditional craft of making ‘khoai deo,’ a chewy, naturally sweet dried sweet potato specialty originally developed as a way to preserve harvests.
From Hue to Phong Nha: Vietnam’s new tourist train to launch September 1
Travel 19:35 02/08/2026Vietnam is set to launch a new tourist train linking the imperial capital of Hue with Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park on September 1, offering travelers a rail journey through some of the country’s most celebrated cultural and natural heritage.
Visitors flout road safety for photos near central Vietnam's wind farm
Vietnam News 16:59 01/08/2026Scores of local residents and tourists alike are stepping into active traffic lanes to pose for photos along a picturesque wind farm road in central Vietnam, raising serious safety concerns.
Couples encouraged to honor fallen soldiers, plant trees on wedding day in Vietnam’s Quang Tri
Vietnam Life 14:17 28/07/2026Authorities in Quang Tri Province, north-central Vietnam are encouraging couples to lay flowers at martyrs’ cemeteries and plant commemorative trees at public places and historical sites, as well as adopt more meaningful and environmentally friendly practices on their wedding day.
Vietnam’s Quang Tri secures $7.4bn investment commitments, including 5 foreign-funded projects
Economy 08:55 05/07/2026Quang Tri Province in central Vietnam secured investment commitments totaling VND194.58 trillion (US$7.4 billion) at an investment promotion conference on Saturday, including five foreign-invested projects worth VND9.117 trillion ($346 million).
Thousands battle 2-day forest fire in Vietnam’s Quang Tri
Vietnam News 15:32 25/06/2026A massive forest fire in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam forced authorities to mobilize thousands of people over two days to contain the blaze, which was finally brought under control by Wednesday afternoon.
Vietnam police investigate viral clip of woman lying on road to block car
Vietnam News 15:54 18/06/2026Police in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam confirmed on Wednesday they are investigating a viral video showing a woman lying in the middle of a road to block an approaching car, a case that has quickly drawn attention on social media.
