Is $76 fine for walking unmuzzled dog in Vietnam too harsh?
Vietnam has introduced tougher penalties for dog owners. Since August 1, anyone who takes a dog into a public place without a muzzle, leash, or proper control can be fined between VND1 million and VND2 million, or up to $76.
A close-up look at picture-perfect An Khe Lagoon in central Vietnam
In recent years, An Khe freshwater lagoon in Khanh Cuong Commune, Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam has become a popular destination for visitors seeking stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), camping, and photography.
Rare Oriental darter colony spotted nesting in southern Vietnam
In early August, at the former Bien Hoa area in Dong Nai City, Tran Nguyen Minh Quan, a resident of Ho Chi Minh City, documented a colony of Oriental darters (Anhinga melanogaster) nesting in the trees.
Flying into Hanoi: Here's what's changed at Noi Bai Airport.
If you're flying into Hanoi from August 3, you'll notice some changes at Noi Bai International Airport.
Nearly 1,000 USS George Washington sailors explore Da Nang
Nearly 1,000 officers, sailors, and civilian personnel from the USS George Washington carrier strike group have explored Da Nang over the past four days, visiting cultural landmarks, traditional craft villages, and local eateries while experiencing the city's history, cuisine, and everyday life.
Diplomats discover Ho Chi Minh City through Vietnamese rolls and tea
On the morning of August 1, 2026, the courtyard of Institute for Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF) buzzed with laughter and conversation as members of the consular corps in Ho Chi Minh City gathered for a special cooking class.
Meet Vietnamese-American officer, sailors aboard USS George Washington
Aboard U.S. aircraft carrier USS George Washington, currently visiting Da Nang, are one officer and three sailors of Vietnamese origin. Though they speak with different accents, they share the same excitement about returning to Vietnam.
One viral TikTok video was enough to turn a small dessert stall into Ho Chi Minh City's latest food hotspot
Young people have been lining up, even in heavy rain, to try Yunnan snow milk, a chilled dairy dessert from China's Yunnan Province.
A U.S. aircraft carrier named after America's first president has arrived in Vietnam
The USS George Washington docked in Da Nang City in central Vietnam on July 30 for its first-ever port visit to the country.
You don't need border paperwork anymore to visit Vietnam's cave kingdom
Foreign visitors will soon no longer need to file border declaration forms when visiting Phong Nha-Ke Bang in central Vietnam.
Drone footage captures ancient volcanic crater beside Ba Lang An Lighthouse in central Vietnam
Set against the crystal-clear waters off Quang Ngai Province in central Vietnam, Ba Lang An Cape in Dong Son Commune juts into the sea as a striking black-rock peninsula.
Ho Chi Minh City spends nearly $10bn completely transforming eastern gateway
Ho Chi Minh City is preparing to invest VND251 trillion, or about $9.6 billion, in a massive infrastructure push across its eastern area.
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.
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.
Is $76 fine for walking unmuzzled dog in Vietnam too harsh?
Vietnam has introduced tougher penalties for dog owners. Since August 1, anyone who takes a dog into a public place without a muzzle, leash, or proper control can be fined between VND1 million and VND2 million, or up to $76.
Rare Oriental darter colony spotted nesting in southern Vietnam
In early August, at the former Bien Hoa area in Dong Nai City, Tran Nguyen Minh Quan, a resident of Ho Chi Minh City, documented a colony of Oriental darters (Anhinga melanogaster) nesting in the trees.
Flying into Hanoi: Here's what's changed at Noi Bai Airport.
If you're flying into Hanoi from August 3, you'll notice some changes at Noi Bai International Airport.
Nearly 1,000 USS George Washington sailors explore Da Nang
Nearly 1,000 officers, sailors, and civilian personnel from the USS George Washington carrier strike group have explored Da Nang over the past four days, visiting cultural landmarks, traditional craft villages, and local eateries while experiencing the city's history, cuisine, and everyday life.
Diplomats discover Ho Chi Minh City through Vietnamese rolls and tea
On the morning of August 1, 2026, the courtyard of Institute for Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF) buzzed with laughter and conversation as members of the consular corps in Ho Chi Minh City gathered for a special cooking class.
