What makes this Mekong Delta ‘squat market’ a photographer’s dream?
In recent years, the market has gained attention on social media, attracting photography enthusiasts from Vietnam and abroad who come to capture its unique character. Seen from above, the market covers less than 1,000 square meters, with rows of colorful stalls neatly arranged in a grid-like pattern, creating a striking sight from the air.
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.
Wild monkeys roam residential areas in Da Nang, attack livestock, resident
They have been spotted climbing onto rooftops and rummaging for food, while one has attacked livestock and a resident, raising safety concerns among locals.
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.
Factory-made lanterns may be cheaper, but artisans in Ho Chi Minh City are keeping handmade lanterns alive
At Phu Binh lantern village, artisans are already busy preparing for this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival.
Ho Chi Minh City’s sky lit up with fireworks on Vietnam’s National Day
Thousands of residents and tourists packed Nguyen Hue walking street, Bach Dang Wharf and areas around the Saigon River Tunnel from the afternoon of September 2, hoping to get the best views.
Going around Ho Chi Minh City this National Day? Your metro ride is FREE.
On September 2, Metro Line 1 will offer free rides from 5:00 am to 11:00 pm.
Divers clean up abandoned fishing nets to save marine life off central Vietnam island
Twice a year, the Marine Protected Area Management Board of Con Co Island in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam organizes diving operations to remove abandoned fishing nets from the seabed and free marine animals trapped in them.
Tens of thousands work through National Day holiday to keep Phu Quoc’s APEC 2027 mega projects on track
Thousands of workers at APEC construction sites have chosen to stay on the job, determined to work together to complete the projects.
