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.
Artist’s impression of Nguyen Hue Flower Street for Tet 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City
Under the theme ‘Spring Convergence - Advancing with Strength,’ Nguyen Hue Flower Street for the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) of the Horse in Ho Chi Minh City is expected to mark a significant turning point after 23 years of formation and development. The event will run from 7:00 pm on February 15 through 9:00 pm on February 22.
Highlights of Vietnam’s extra-time victory over UAE in AFC U23 Asian Cup quarterfinals
Vietnam advanced to the semifinals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup after beating the United Arab Emirates 3-2 after extra time in their quarterfinal in Saudi Arabia on January 17, 2026.
Canada’s Secretary of State for International Development tours Ho Chi Minh City mangrove biosphere reserve
On January 8, 2026, Canada’s Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai and a Canadian delegation visited the Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve in Ho Chi Minh City as part of his three-day official visit to Vietnam from January 6.
Aerial video shows Notre Dame Cathedral illuminated in central Ho Chi Minh City
More than 1,000 kilometers of LED lights illuminate the exterior of Notre Dame Cathedral in central Ho Chi Minh City, drawing residents and tourists who stop to take photos. The lighting display will run daily from 6:45 pm to 2:00 am through January 5, 2026.
Blind Vietnamese woman wins judo gold
Trinh Kieu Oanh was among the competitors at the 2025 National Judo Championship for Athletes with Disabilities, held at the Hoa Hung Sports and Cultural Center in Ho Chi Minh City — the same venue where she previously won one gold and one silver medal.
