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.
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.
In Ho Chi Minh City, a lighter refiller carries on with a vanishing trade
In Cu Chi Commune, Ho Chi Minh City, locals know Tran The Hung by his voice, his bike, and his box of tools. Every day at 7:00 am, he loads up mini gas canisters, a custom punch tool, a pry bar, and lighter parts into a box before setting out on his old bike to earn a living refilling gas lighters.
In Ho Chi Minh City, free bowling club welcomes people with disabilities
The Parabowling Club is a joint effort by the Ho Chi Minh City Sports Training and Competition Center and Megabowl Bowling Center to give people with disabilities the opportunity to learn how to bowl. From Monday through Thursday between 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm, Megabowl opens its doors to people with disabilities from across the city.
Ho Chi Minh City residents explore 150-year-old French Residence
On September 20, 2025, Ho Chi Minh City residents had the chance to tour the French Residence, a prominent late-19th-century architectural landmark, and gain insights into Vietnam–France relations.
Ho Chi Minh City exhibition highlights Thailand–Vietnam cultural ties through Fuanglada Verdillon’s art
An exhibition titled ‘Color of Saigon’ is taking place in Ho Chi Minh City from September 19 to 23, featuring artworks by Thai artist Fuanglada Verdillon, who has been living in the city for two years.
