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.
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.
Train knocks phone away from woman at Hanoi's train street
A video circulating on social media shows a woman sitting close to the railway tracks at Hanoi's famous train street when a passing locomotive hits her phone and sends it flying. Police have since sent officers to the scene to verify the incident and address violations involving the railway safety corridor.
Why is Da Nang's Mui Nghe so dangerous?
Two people remain missing after four people were swept into the sea at Mui Nghe on August 8. A survival swimming instructor warns that the area's complex currents, strong waves and rugged terrain can pose serious risks even to experienced swimmers.
Tour guide praised after stopping tourist in revealing outfit at Hoi An's Cau Pagoda
A tour guide in Hoi An is receiving widespread praise after politely asking a foreign tourist wearing a revealing outfit to leave the iconic Cau Pagoda, saying the clothing violated the heritage site's dress code.
Viral video of man spraying construction workers with high-pressure hose leads to charges in Hanoi
A Hanoi man has been prosecuted after a viral video showed him using a high-pressure water hose to spray construction workers during a court-ordered demolition, with authorities saying the incident disrupted public order and sparked widespread public outrage.
Nine rounds of sunshine for one slice: Inside Vietnam's dried sweet potato capital
Quang Binh's khoai deo, or dried sweet potato, is one of central Vietnam's best-known specialties. But behind its chewy texture and natural sweetness is a time-consuming process that has been passed down through generations and still relies on days of sunshine to achieve its signature flavor.
