Composite boat breaks in two in Vietnam's Can Tho, killing operator
Vietnam LifeAs a young man was killed when a composite speedboat broke in two during a test run, organizers have suspended a planned speedboat race in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam, which was scheduled for Saturday, citing safety concerns.
Ship sinks, Vietnamese fisherman swims 8 hours to shore alone
Vietnam LifeAfter nearly eight hours in the open sea amid rain and strong winds, fisherman Nguyen Manh Cuong in central Vietnam swam and drifted to shore safely, where he was reunited with his wife and three children.
Miss Vietnam expected to finish in top 2 at Miss Grand International 2026
Vietnam LifeAhead of the Miss Grand International 2026 final, Miss Vietnam Emoura Pham was ranked No. 2 overall by pageant site Missosology. Sash Factor placed her in its top five, while both pageant sites predicted Tanzania’s representative to win the title.
Concert fever sends Vietnamese fans across Southeast Asia, with trips booked months ahead
Vietnam LifeFrom BIGBANG in Hanoi to BTS in Singapore, Vietnamese music fans are turning concerts into travel getaways, sending flight and hotel bookings soaring as they secure trips up to four months in advance.
AI brings Hoan Kiem Lake legend to Hanoi Drama Theater
Vietnam LifeAudiences were surprised to see scenes in the play 'Huyen Tich Ho Guom' at the Hanoi Drama Theater on Thursday night that looked like scenes from a grand historical film, with AI used to its full potential.
17 rescued animals reintroduced to Vietnam’s Phong Nha-Ke Bang forest
Vietnam Life17 rescued wild animals, including pig-tailed macaques, Hatinh langurs, pangolins and pygmy lorises, have been returned to their natural habitat in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park after rehabilitation, care and quarantine.
6 of Italy’s best films coming to Vietnam for free
Vietnam LifeItalian Film Week in Vietnam will bring six films to Hanoi from October 27 to November 1, exploring what defines a 'human' in a rapidly changing world.
Philippine witch, Thai buffalo and Vietnam’s paper horses turn heads at Miss Grand 2026 International 2026
Vietnam LifeFrom a Philippine witch to a Thai racing buffalo and Vietnam’s ceremonial paper horses, contestants turned folklore and cultural traditions into spectacular fashion statements at Miss Grand International 2026.
Super firefighting robot joins fire drill at 50-story Da Nang hotel
Vietnam LifeMore than 1,100 people and 93 specialized vehicles were mobilized for a hotel fire drill at a 50-story beachfront building in Da Nang City, central Vietnam.
Hanoi to stage 15-minute fireworks display at Hoan Kiem, West Lake for Liberation Day this weekend
Vietnam LifeHanoi will stage a 15-minute fireworks display at Hoan Kiem Lake and West Lake on October 10 to mark the 72nd anniversary of the capital's liberation, as the city rolls out a series of cultural and tourism events.
