Vietnamese airlines look abroad for growth as domestic market starts to flatten
International air passenger traffic jumped 15.4 percent in the first half of 2026, reaching 26.2 million passengers.
Ancient kilns found in central Vietnam shed new light on pre-Champa construction
Dating back to the second and third centuries, these oval-shaped structures, measuring 3.5 meters long, were discovered alongside ceramic fragments, roof tiles, and charcoal.
Nearly 200 people were killed in sleeper bus crashes in Vietnam between February 1 and July 5, 2026
Traffic police say the situation is becoming increasingly serious, with two deadly crashes in the past week alone leaving 11 people dead.
2 fined for breaking off Acropora coral in Vietnam
The Nha Trang Bay Management Board said the coral the two men broke off weighed more than 10 kilograms and belonged to the genus Acropora, commonly known as staghorn coral.
New funeral time limit tests grip of old customs in Vietnam’s Hue City
The Hue City People’s Committee in central Vietnam has issued a new regulation capping funerals at 72 hours, effective July 13, a sharp break from a custom that has run far longer for generations in the country’s old imperial capital.
Substitute Torres rescues grim final to make Spain world champions
Spain climbed again to the summit of world football on Sunday when substitute Ferran Torres struck in the 106th minute to prise the World Cup from holders Argentina with a 1-0 victory that crowned a new era but brought precious little beauty.
In Vietnam, fiancée of fallen soldier recognized as his wife after nearly 60 years
After nearly six decades of living alone and honoring the memory of the man she was engaged to marry, 79-year-old Nguyen Thi Le in Tay Ninh Province, southern Vietnam has officially been recognized as the wife of fallen soldier Huynh Van Quen and will receive state benefits starting August 1.
Vietnam diamond market faces transparency crisis after smuggling scandal
Vietnam’s diamond market has long operated on consumer trust rather than on transparent pricing and standardized valuation, so when that trust is shaken, consumers bear the greatest risk, according to market experts.
Over $14bn planned for metro network linking Ho Chi Minh City, Long Thanh airport
Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai City have been joining hands to capitalize on special investment mechanisms and mobilize funding to develop a metro network connecting Tan Son Nhat International Airport with the underway Long Thanh International Airport, with five metro projects carrying a price tag of nearly VND368.8 trillion (US$14.2 billion).
Inside Vietnam's DNA testing center identifying fallen soldiers
Inside a laboratory, bone fragments are cleaned, ground into powder, DNA is extracted and sequenced, and the results are compared with genetic profiles of fallen soldiers' relatives. It is a painstaking process to restore the identities of Vietnamese soldiers who died in wartime after decades without names.
Why are display TVs in Vietnam selling for as little as $57?
Several electronics retailers in Ho Chi Minh City are offering display TVs at prices starting from VND1.5 million (US$57) as they clear out showroom models, though limited warranty coverage has made some customers cautious about purchasing them.
Travelers plant trees as part of their Ha Giang Loop adventure in Vietnam
After riding motorbikes across winding mountain passes of Ha Giang Loop in Tuyen Quang Province, northern Vietnam, travelers stop at a designated planting site, where they carefully place the sapling into the ground.
International visitors enjoy Ho Chi Minh City’s free bus service
For many visitors, the program offers an affordable, convenient and safe way to explore the city.
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.
Nearly 200 people were killed in sleeper bus crashes in Vietnam between February 1 and July 5, 2026
Traffic police say the situation is becoming increasingly serious, with two deadly crashes in the past week alone leaving 11 people dead.
Vietnamese airlines look abroad for growth as domestic market starts to flatten
International air passenger traffic jumped 15.4 percent in the first half of 2026, reaching 26.2 million passengers.
2 fined for breaking off Acropora coral in Vietnam
The Nha Trang Bay Management Board said the coral the two men broke off weighed more than 10 kilograms and belonged to the genus Acropora, commonly known as staghorn coral.
New funeral time limit tests grip of old customs in Vietnam’s Hue City
The Hue City People’s Committee in central Vietnam has issued a new regulation capping funerals at 72 hours, effective July 13, a sharp break from a custom that has run far longer for generations in the country’s old imperial capital.
Substitute Torres rescues grim final to make Spain world champions
Spain climbed again to the summit of world football on Sunday when substitute Ferran Torres struck in the 106th minute to prise the World Cup from holders Argentina with a 1-0 victory that crowned a new era but brought precious little beauty.
