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.
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.
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.
Too busy to cook: Vietnamese households opt for home cooking services
Customers can hire someone to shop for groceries, come to their home to prepare the ingredients and cook the meals, then clean up the kitchen afterward for a price starting at VND100,000 (US$3.82) an hour.
Lien Khuong Airport upgrade nears completion, reopening set for August 19
The upgrade of Lien Khuong Airport in Lam Dong Province, located in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, is about 99 percent complete, with operations expected to resume on August 19, two weeks ahead of schedule.
Nearly 1.2 tonnes of ivory hidden in cargo shipped to Vietnam from Africa
Authorities have seized nearly 1.2 tonnes of ivory and 79.3 kilograms of animal bones concealed in a shipment from the Republic of the Congo that arrived at Quy Nhon Port in south-central Vietnam.
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.
Hanoi’s Train Street stays packed despite foreign tourist’s phone being struck by train
Hanoi’s famous Train Street remained crowded with tourists and trackside cafés this week, just days after a passing train knocked a foreign tourist’s phone from her hand.
