Grab drivers in Vietnam are calling for a two-day app shutdown over fares and fees.
Several drivers are urging their peers to turn off the Grab app and stop accepting rides on September 12 and 13, saying current earnings do not adequately cover operating costs.
A nearly-30-meter-long whale skeleton is being worshipped in a 400-year-old fishing village in Vietnam.
Canh Duong Fishing Village in Quang Tri Province was founded in 1634 and has a long history of making a living from the sea.
A giant three-meter toad is stealing the spotlight this Mid-Autumn Festival in Ho Chi Minh City!
The giant lantern is part of a special display at the more-than-160-year-old Son Tra Communal House.
Vietnamese youths invite ‘random foreigner’ to film Mid-Autumn video, then discover he’s EU ambassador
A group of young people in Tuyen Quang, northern Vietnam, invited a casually dressed foreign visitor to join their “I love Vietnam” video during Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations. They later learned that the friendly stranger was Julien Guerrier, the European Union’s ambassador to Vietnam.
Living in Vietnam as an expat? Breaking housing rules could cost you nearly $2,000
Foreigners who break Vietnam’s housing rules could be fined up to VND50 million, or US$1,920, under Decree 339, effective August 26.
“I have money, don’t worry!” One Indian tourist just flipped a viral taxi drama in Vietnam into a joke
An Indian tourist in Hanoi had a hilarious exchange with his ride-hailing driver, Tran Duc Hieu.
‘I was wrong’: man admits hitting Alaska dog
A 38-year-old man from Ho Chi Minh City has admitted hitting an Alaska dog twice at Lam Vien Square, saying he lost his temper after chasing the dog around the square.
Factory-made lanterns may be cheaper, but artisans in Ho Chi Minh City are keeping handmade lanterns alive
At Phu Binh lantern village, artisans are already busy preparing for this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival.
Ho Chi Minh City’s sky lit up with fireworks on Vietnam’s National Day
Thousands of residents and tourists packed Nguyen Hue walking street, Bach Dang Wharf and areas around the Saigon River Tunnel from the afternoon of September 2, hoping to get the best views.
Going around Ho Chi Minh City this National Day? Your metro ride is FREE.
On September 2, Metro Line 1 will offer free rides from 5:00 am to 11:00 pm.
Divers clean up abandoned fishing nets to save marine life off central Vietnam island
Twice a year, the Marine Protected Area Management Board of Con Co Island in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam organizes diving operations to remove abandoned fishing nets from the seabed and free marine animals trapped in them.
Tens of thousands work through National Day holiday to keep Phu Quoc’s APEC 2027 mega projects on track
Thousands of workers at APEC construction sites have chosen to stay on the job, determined to work together to complete the projects.
You’ve seen Nha Trang from the beach. Now, see it from underwater
During Vietnam's National Day holiday, tourists are heading into Nha Trang Bay for a different kind of getaway: diving among coral and exploring the seabed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A giant three-meter toad is stealing the spotlight this Mid-Autumn Festival in Ho Chi Minh City!
The giant lantern is part of a special display at the more-than-160-year-old Son Tra Communal House.
Vietnamese youths invite ‘random foreigner’ to film Mid-Autumn video, then discover he’s EU ambassador
A group of young people in Tuyen Quang, northern Vietnam, invited a casually dressed foreign visitor to join their “I love Vietnam” video during Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations. They later learned that the friendly stranger was Julien Guerrier, the European Union’s ambassador to Vietnam.
Living in Vietnam as an expat? Breaking housing rules could cost you nearly $2,000
Foreigners who break Vietnam’s housing rules could be fined up to VND50 million, or US$1,920, under Decree 339, effective August 26.
“I have money, don’t worry!” One Indian tourist just flipped a viral taxi drama in Vietnam into a joke
An Indian tourist in Hanoi had a hilarious exchange with his ride-hailing driver, Tran Duc Hieu.
‘I was wrong’: man admits hitting Alaska dog
A 38-year-old man from Ho Chi Minh City has admitted hitting an Alaska dog twice at Lam Vien Square, saying he lost his temper after chasing the dog around the square.
