Luxury hotels and expensive getaways are no longer the only way to travel.
More visitors to Vietnam are choosing community-based tourism — staying with local families, eating local food, and experiencing everyday life in rural communities.
The City Connect – Episode 1: Trust, complementarity to shape next chapter of Vietnam-Singapore ties
In this maiden episode of The City Connect, a dialogue series debuted by Tuoi Tre News in September 2026, Singaporean Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Pang Te Cheng says the two countries’ partnership is moving beyond traditional trade and industrial parks toward advanced manufacturing, green energy, digital transformation, and finance, with trust built through tangible results.
This family of 'whales' has been living in a Thai forest for 75 million years
Deep in Phu Sing forest in Bueng Kan Province, northeastern Thailand, a family of 'whales' has been 'living' there for tens of millions of years. But these aren’t real whales.
Vietnam just jumped seven places in a global tourism ranking. So, what’s behind the rise?
Vietnam ranked 52nd among 110 economies in the World Economic Forum’s 2026 Travel and Tourism Development Index, up seven places from 2024.
60 seconds with Singapore’s Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City: Coffee, traffic, and more
Host Van Giang puts Pang Te Cheng, Consul General of Singapore in Ho Chi Minh City, on the spot in the first episode of The City Connect, a dialogue series debuted by Tuoi Tre News in September 2026.
What if your home could float when the floods come?
In Tan Hoa, a flood-prone area in central Vietnam’s Quang Tri Province, residents have built homes that rise with the floodwaters.
This Vietnamese noodle shop serves a taste of home in Thailand for over 50 years
Home to a large Vietnamese community, the Vietnamese Communities 5-Junction in Mukdahan Province, northeastern Thailand, has preserved many aspects of Vietnamese culture and cuisine. Among them is a 'banh canh' shop serving a Vietnamese-style noodle soup that has been run by the Nguyen Van Tan family for more than half a century.
Why is everyone heading to Hanoi’s Hang Ma Street?
The Mid-Autumn Festival has transformed this iconic street into a colorful festive hub.
Ho Chi Minh City eateries are already getting ready for Mid-Autumn Festival.
Days before the festival, cafés and restaurants across the city are filling their spaces with colorful lanterns, lion heads, drums and nostalgic decorations.
Heavy rains sweep large fish into nets downstream of Vietnam dam
Heavy rains have pushed up water levels at Ve Vung Dam in Nghe An Province, with strong currents sweeping large farmed fish into iron nets downstream, drawing crowds of locals eager to catch or buy them.
Rainy-season treat in central Vietnam: cricket-filled 'banh xeo'
For generations in central Vietnam, the rainy season has brought a childhood tradition: following fathers into flooded fields to catch crickets, which are later turned into a rustic favorite — cricket-filled 'banh xeo', or sizzling Vietnamese pancakes.
‘No sales for days’: Ho Chi Minh City markets struggle to survive
Imagine opening your stall for three days…and selling nothing.
One ticket for your entire bus-and-metro trip? Ho Chi Minh City is considering it
Under a draft proposal, passengers could plan their route on an app or at a ticket machine, then buy just one ticket for the whole trip.
Wild monkeys roam residential areas in Da Nang, attack livestock, resident
They have been spotted climbing onto rooftops and rummaging for food, while one has attacked livestock and a resident, raising safety concerns among locals.
The City Connect – Episode 1: Trust, complementarity to shape next chapter of Vietnam-Singapore ties
In this maiden episode of The City Connect, a dialogue series debuted by Tuoi Tre News in September 2026, Singaporean Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Pang Te Cheng says the two countries’ partnership is moving beyond traditional trade and industrial parks toward advanced manufacturing, green energy, digital transformation, and finance, with trust built through tangible results.
Diplomats take a walk through Ho Chi Minh City’s history
From Reunification Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral to Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street and Bach Dang Wharf, foreign diplomats explored the heart of Ho Chi Minh City on foot, discovering its history, culture, and everyday life along the way.
This family of 'whales' has been living in a Thai forest for 75 million years
Deep in Phu Sing forest in Bueng Kan Province, northeastern Thailand, a family of 'whales' has been 'living' there for tens of millions of years. But these aren’t real whales.
What makes this Mekong Delta ‘squat market’ a photographer’s dream?
In recent years, the market has gained attention on social media, attracting photography enthusiasts from Vietnam and abroad who come to capture its unique character. Seen from above, the market covers less than 1,000 square meters, with rows of colorful stalls neatly arranged in a grid-like pattern, creating a striking sight from the air.
Ride the rails on this new luxury train from Hanoi to Dong Hoi
Following the success of the Saigon–Nha Trang route, the new high-end Hanoi–Dong Hoi train operated by Jinxin Vietnam Railway Transport and Tourism Co., Ltd. recently welcomed its first passengers. This 13-car train is the first of its kind to be fully built in Vietnam and stands out with its bold red and yellow exterior.
This family of 'whales' has been living in a Thai forest for 75 million years
Deep in Phu Sing forest in Bueng Kan Province, northeastern Thailand, a family of 'whales' has been 'living' there for tens of millions of years. But these aren’t real whales.
The City Connect – Episode 1: Trust, complementarity to shape next chapter of Vietnam-Singapore ties
In this maiden episode of The City Connect, a dialogue series debuted by Tuoi Tre News in September 2026, Singaporean Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Pang Te Cheng says the two countries’ partnership is moving beyond traditional trade and industrial parks toward advanced manufacturing, green energy, digital transformation, and finance, with trust built through tangible results.
Vietnam just jumped seven places in a global tourism ranking. So, what’s behind the rise?
Vietnam ranked 52nd among 110 economies in the World Economic Forum’s 2026 Travel and Tourism Development Index, up seven places from 2024.
60 seconds with Singapore’s Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City: Coffee, traffic, and more
Host Van Giang puts Pang Te Cheng, Consul General of Singapore in Ho Chi Minh City, on the spot in the first episode of The City Connect, a dialogue series debuted by Tuoi Tre News in September 2026.
What if your home could float when the floods come?
In Tan Hoa, a flood-prone area in central Vietnam’s Quang Tri Province, residents have built homes that rise with the floodwaters.
