A sweet tradition: Coconut candy crafting in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
Tourists visiting Thoi Son Islet in Tien Giang Province and Phung Islet in Ben Tre Province, both in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, will have the chance to explore traditional coconut candy workshops — a signature craft of the region.
Hanoi streets flooded as torrential downpours triggered by storm Kajiki drench the capital
Torrential downpours triggered by storm Kajiki drenched Hanoi from the night of August 25 into the wee hours of August 26, 2025, inundating streets across the capital and bringing rush hour traffic to a standstill.
Storm Kajiki triggers flash floods in north-central Vietnam
Flash floods hit Muong Tip Commune in Nghe An Province, north-central Vietnam in the early hours of August 26, 2025, following storm Kajiki — the fifth storm to enter the East Vietnam Sea this year.
Memorable moments at Tuoi Tre Newspaper’s 50th anniversary ceremony
On August 21, Tuoi Tre Newspaper held a solemn ceremony at White Palace Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City to mark its 50th founding anniversary (September 2, 1975 – September 2, 2025). On this occasion, the newspaper was honored to receive numerous prestigious awards from the Communist Party of Vietnam and state leaders.
‘Pho’ and fish sauce ice cream takes off in Ho Chi Minh City
Since 2023, Vietnamese-owned ice cream shops have been getting creative, including Thao Nguyen’s in Ho Chi Minh City. After success with Ri6 durian ice cream in the U.S., Thao returned to Vietnam to make unique flavors rooted in local culture.
It’s prime time for catching soldier-river barb in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
Anglers regularly cruise the Hau River near My Hoa Hung Commune in An Giang Province, located in southern Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, looking for spots to catch soldier-river barb. It is now the peak season for catching soldier-river barb.
Kayaking through Vietnam's Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam is known for its stunning natural beauty, recognized by UNESCO and listed as one of the New 7 Natural Wonders. The bay covers over 1,550 km² and features 1,969 islands, creating a breathtaking landscape.
Vietnam’s Mekong Delta teacher offers free swimming lessons for 9 years
Every summer afternoon in Can Tho City, about 25 kids gather at the Tra Noc Thermal Power Plant in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam pool for a free swimming class run by Do Thi Ngoc Quy.
A man and his goose walk across Vietnam
For over a year and a half, 41-year-old Nguyen Viet Vinh, known as Ty, has been walking from Ca Mau Province in southern Vietnam all the way north, accompanied by an unlikely travel companion: a goose named Dona.
Vietnamese women warriors on the parade ground
At National Military Training Center No. 4 in Hanoi, over 1,200 women – from military musicians to peacekeepers, medics, and guerrilla fighters – train hard for the upcoming national parade (September 2).
Meet the Ho Chi Minh City crafter who turns fabric scraps into handmade dolls
In the cozy corner of her small studio in Thu Duc, Ho Chi Minh City, 37-year-old Nguyen Thi Kieu Tien sits at a sewing machine, carefully crafting customized handmade dolls.
Tiny shrimp, rich flavor: A Vietnamese star fruit stir-fry
They might look too small to be food, but these tiny freshwater shrimps are not only edible but also surprisingly flavorful, especially when being stir-fried with green star fruit in traditional Vietnamese style.
A 4-dish Vietnamese meal from a whole chicken, with every part used
This meal features chicken rice, sour chicken soup, chicken fried with fish sauce, and chicken stir-fried with mushrooms, with no part of the chicken wasted.
A sweet tradition: Coconut candy crafting in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
Tourists visiting Thoi Son Islet in Tien Giang Province and Phung Islet in Ben Tre Province, both in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, will have the chance to explore traditional coconut candy workshops — a signature craft of the region.
Storm Kajiki triggers flash floods in north-central Vietnam
Flash floods hit Muong Tip Commune in Nghe An Province, north-central Vietnam in the early hours of August 26, 2025, following storm Kajiki — the fifth storm to enter the East Vietnam Sea this year.
Memorable moments at Tuoi Tre Newspaper’s 50th anniversary ceremony
On August 21, Tuoi Tre Newspaper held a solemn ceremony at White Palace Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City to mark its 50th founding anniversary (September 2, 1975 – September 2, 2025). On this occasion, the newspaper was honored to receive numerous prestigious awards from the Communist Party of Vietnam and state leaders.
‘Pho’ and fish sauce ice cream takes off in Ho Chi Minh City
Since 2023, Vietnamese-owned ice cream shops have been getting creative, including Thao Nguyen’s in Ho Chi Minh City. After success with Ri6 durian ice cream in the U.S., Thao returned to Vietnam to make unique flavors rooted in local culture.
It’s prime time for catching soldier-river barb in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
Anglers regularly cruise the Hau River near My Hoa Hung Commune in An Giang Province, located in southern Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, looking for spots to catch soldier-river barb. It is now the peak season for catching soldier-river barb.
Kayaking through Vietnam's Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam is known for its stunning natural beauty, recognized by UNESCO and listed as one of the New 7 Natural Wonders. The bay covers over 1,550 km² and features 1,969 islands, creating a breathtaking landscape.
