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.
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.
After 11 years of development, Vietnam has produced its first aluminum ingots
The milestone took place at the Dak Nong aluminum electrolysis plant in Lam Dong Province, located in Vietnam’s Central Highlands.
A date palm garden in southern Vietnam is drawing hundreds of visitors every week
This is Chala Farm in Hong Ngu Ward, Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam, where more than 100 six-year-old date palms are now loaded with fruit.
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.
Vietnam faces hotter, drier 2027 as El Niño threatens heat, water supplies
Vietnam’s meteorological agency has outlined two possible scenarios as El Niño continues affecting the country through late 2026 and possibly into 2027.
Hoi An street vendor speaks 5 languages after years of chatting with travelers
For over 20 years, Nguyen Thi Bay, better known as En, has been selling Vietnamese desserts while teaching herself these languages through thousands of conversations with travelers from around the world.
