Chinese soldiers sing tribute song to late Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh during Hanoi parade rehearsal

Chinese soldiers sing tribute song to late Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh during Hanoi parade rehearsal

A Chinese military unit marching in Hanoi on Saturday during Vietnam’s National Day parade rehearsal sang a patriotic Vietnamese song honoring late President Ho Chi Minh, drawing attention during the multinational display.

Vietnam’s Su-30 fighter jets deploy flares over Hanoi in parade rehearsal

Vietnam’s Su-30 fighter jets deploy flares over Hanoi in parade rehearsal

Vietnam’s Su-30MK2 fighter jets released flares over central Hanoi on Saturday during a state-level parade rehearsal, marking a dramatic aerial display ahead of the country’s 80th National Day celebrations.

Vietnam showcases modern military hardware in National Day parade rehearsal

Vietnam showcases modern military hardware in National Day parade rehearsal

Vietnam displayed a range of modern military equipment, including tanks, artillery and armored vehicles, during a full-dress rehearsal in Hanoi on Saturday ahead of the country’s 80th National Day celebrations.

Foreign troops join Vietnam’s National Day parade rehearsal in Hanoi

Foreign troops join Vietnam’s National Day parade rehearsal in Hanoi

Military units from China, Russia, Laos, and Cambodia joined a full-dress state-level rehearsal in Hanoi on Saturday ahead of Vietnam’s 80th National Day celebrations, marching alongside Vietnamese troops at Ba Dinh Square.

Hanoi streets flooded as torrential downpours triggered by storm Kajiki drench the capital

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

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

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

‘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

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

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

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

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.

A sweet tradition: Coconut candy crafting in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta

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.

Vietnam’s Su-30 fighter jets deploy flares over Hanoi in parade rehearsal

Vietnam’s Su-30 fighter jets deploy flares over Hanoi in parade rehearsal

Vietnam’s Su-30MK2 fighter jets released flares over central Hanoi on Saturday during a state-level parade rehearsal, marking a dramatic aerial display ahead of the country’s 80th National Day celebrations.

Vietnam showcases modern military hardware in National Day parade rehearsal

Vietnam showcases modern military hardware in National Day parade rehearsal

Vietnam displayed a range of modern military equipment, including tanks, artillery and armored vehicles, during a full-dress rehearsal in Hanoi on Saturday ahead of the country’s 80th National Day celebrations.

Foreign troops join Vietnam’s National Day parade rehearsal in Hanoi

Foreign troops join Vietnam’s National Day parade rehearsal in Hanoi

Military units from China, Russia, Laos, and Cambodia joined a full-dress state-level rehearsal in Hanoi on Saturday ahead of Vietnam’s 80th National Day celebrations, marching alongside Vietnamese troops at Ba Dinh Square.

Hanoi streets flooded as torrential downpours triggered by storm Kajiki drench the capital

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

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.