Pineapple leaf, lotus silk fabrics made in Vietnam surprise foreign visitors at Green Vietnam Festival 2026
Ho Chi Minh CityAmerican Robbin Block was surprised to learn that pineapple leaves and lotus silk could be turned into fabric when she visited the Green Vietnam Festival 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday.
Vietnam’s Nguyen Thu Thao crowned The Miss Globe 2026
Vietnam LifeBeating 48 contestants in the final, Vietnam's Nguyen Thu Thao has been crowned The Miss Globe 2026, bringing the country its second victory at the international beauty pageant.
Building tanks, storing water in plastic bags: How residents in Vietnam's Mekong Delta adapt ahead of dry season
Vietnam LifeAs severe drought and saltwater intrusion threaten to leave households without enough fresh water for drinking, cooking, and other daily necessities, residents in Vietnam's Mekong Delta are scrambling to secure water supplies ahead of the 2026-27 dry season.
South Korean actress Lydia Park 'wholeheartedly' supports Green Vietnam Festival
Vietnam LifeThe Green Vietnam Festival 2026, which will take place in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday and Sunday, has a special ambassador: Lydia Park, a South Korean actress, director, and acting instructor.
Video: Meet the 10-year-old Vietnamese boy who swims 50km down the Red River in northern Vietnam
Vietnam LifeAt just 10 years old, Nguyen Khanh Nhan in Hanoi managed to swim 50km along the Red River in more than nine hours.
Nipa palm forest in Vietnamese village, named among world’s top 50, draws 1.65 million visitors in 10 months
TravelIn the first 10 months of 2026, Cam Thanh nipa palm forest in Da Nang City, central Vietnam welcomed 1.65 million visitors and generated around VND50 billion (US$1.9 million) in revenue.
Owl dies after wings clipped: What penalties Vietnam imposes for wildlife abuse
Vietnam LifeThe recent death of a barn owl whose wings had been clipped, despite intensive efforts to save its life, has drawn attention to how Vietnamese law addresses wildlife abuse.
Ho Chi Minh City to overhaul polluting waste station, double capacity to 360 tonnes a day
Vietnam LifeHo Chi Minh City plans to upgrade an overloaded waste transfer station in the city's eastern area, increasing its capacity to 360 tonnes per day and converting it into a modern enclosed facility to curb pollution.
The art behind ‘banh it ram,’ the Vietnamese snack taking social media by storm
Vietnam LifeFrom its crispy golden rice base to the soft, chewy glutinous rice dumpling topped with savory shrimp, 'banh it ram,' a specialty of central Vietnam, has been catching the attention of social media users in and beyond Vietnam recently.
Italian Film Week opens in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing 6 stories to Vietnamese audiences
Vietnam LifeItalian Film Week in Ho Chi Minh City 2026 opened on Monday evening, offering local audiences an opportunity to discover contemporary Italian society, culture and values through six acclaimed films screened over six consecutive days.
