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.
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.
Don't get lost in Vietnam's maze of breakfast choices
You may have heard of Vietnam's rich culinary culture, but nothing prepares you for the country's breakfast scene, where choosing what to eat can feel like navigating a 'maze' of delicious possibilities.
Getting from Tan Son Nhat to Long Thanh Airport could soon get much easier
Vietnam has approved Ho Chi Minh City’s proposal for a new bus network connecting the two airports.
Think charging an electric car costs the same wherever and whenever you plug in in Vietnam? Think again.
In Vietnam, charging at the wrong time can cost drivers hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese dong more. For reference, VND100,000 is about US$3.80.
Would you work dozens of meters above the ground in 40-degree heat in Vietnam?
These high-rise painters do it every day in Da Nang City, central Vietnam.
Ancient kilns found in central Vietnam shed new light on pre-Champa construction
Dating back to the second and third centuries, these oval-shaped structures, measuring 3.5 meters long, were discovered alongside ceramic fragments, roof tiles, and charcoal.
Nearly 200 people were killed in sleeper bus crashes in Vietnam between February 1 and July 5, 2026
Traffic police say the situation is becoming increasingly serious, with two deadly crashes in the past week alone leaving 11 people dead.
Vietnamese airlines look abroad for growth as domestic market starts to flatten
International air passenger traffic jumped 15.4 percent in the first half of 2026, reaching 26.2 million passengers.
2 fined for breaking off Acropora coral in Vietnam
The Nha Trang Bay Management Board said the coral the two men broke off weighed more than 10 kilograms and belonged to the genus Acropora, commonly known as staghorn coral.
New funeral time limit tests grip of old customs in Vietnam’s Hue City
The Hue City People’s Committee in central Vietnam has issued a new regulation capping funerals at 72 hours, effective July 13, a sharp break from a custom that has run far longer for generations in the country’s old imperial capital.
Substitute Torres rescues grim final to make Spain world champions
Spain climbed again to the summit of world football on Sunday when substitute Ferran Torres struck in the 106th minute to prise the World Cup from holders Argentina with a 1-0 victory that crowned a new era but brought precious little beauty.
In Vietnam, fiancée of fallen soldier recognized as his wife after nearly 60 years
After nearly six decades of living alone and honoring the memory of the man she was engaged to marry, 79-year-old Nguyen Thi Le in Tay Ninh Province, southern Vietnam has officially been recognized as the wife of fallen soldier Huynh Van Quen and will receive state benefits starting August 1.
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.
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.
Don't get lost in Vietnam's maze of breakfast choices
You may have heard of Vietnam's rich culinary culture, but nothing prepares you for the country's breakfast scene, where choosing what to eat can feel like navigating a 'maze' of delicious possibilities.
Getting from Tan Son Nhat to Long Thanh Airport could soon get much easier
Vietnam has approved Ho Chi Minh City’s proposal for a new bus network connecting the two airports.
Think charging an electric car costs the same wherever and whenever you plug in in Vietnam? Think again.
In Vietnam, charging at the wrong time can cost drivers hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese dong more. For reference, VND100,000 is about US$3.80.
Would you work dozens of meters above the ground in 40-degree heat in Vietnam?
These high-rise painters do it every day in Da Nang City, central Vietnam.
