Ho Chi Minh City unveils Phu Tho circus theater, named among world’s top 9 circus venues
Vietnam LifeCrowds gathered on April 18 to admire the architecture of the newly completed Phu Tho Circus and Multi-Purpose Performance Theater, a long-awaited cultural venue expected to host major circus and performing arts events, in Phu Tho Ward in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnam’s Nguyen Dinh Nhu Van among top 100 nominees for Miss Global Beauties 2025
Vietnam LifeNguyen Dinh Nhu Van, the reigning Miss Global 2025, has been named Vietnam’s only representative in the top 100 nominees for the Miss Global Beauties 2025, as selected by the Global Beauties website.
Da Nang workers struggle under scorching heat
Vietnam LifeOutdoor laborers in Da Nang City, central Vietnam have endured extreme heat as temperatures climbed to nearly 40 degrees Celsius in early April, making daily work increasingly difficult.
Young Vietnamese revive analog photography as film processing gains niche following
Vietnam LifeIn a small darkroom tucked inside a house in Ho Chi Minh City, young photography enthusiasts are reviving the craft of manual film developing and printing, embracing a slower and more tactile process in the digital age.
Vietnam’s 80-year-old runner and his passion for chasing miles
Vietnam LifeAt 80, Phan Khanh Ba from Dien Tho Commune in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam still laces up his running shoes and takes to the road. A regular participant in local races, he has become an inspiration to his family and community, showing that age is no barrier to pursuing one’s goals.
In Vietnam, award-winning image turns fisherman into role model for emulators
Vietnam LifeA photograph of a 70-year-old Vietnamese fisherman holding two fish over his eyes has won an international award, drawing attention online to both the man and a riverside community where residents earn income as models for visiting photographers.
What happens at a red light in Vietnam might surprise you
Vietnam Life"Have you ever wondered what the people standing next to you are doing or thinking during those few seconds?"
Da Nang to host Quan The Am Festival 2026 with first-ever vegetarian culinary contest
Vietnam LifeDa Nang City in central Vietnam will host the Quan The Am (Avalokitesvara) Festival 2026 from April 4 to 7, featuring more than 40 cultural activities, including its first large-scale vegetarian cuisine competition and a peace walk expected to draw over 600 international participants.
Just 30 seconds at a red light, why the honking and inching forward, Vietnamese drivers?
Vietnam Life"In an attempt to gain a few seconds, people may risk everything, even their lives."
Vietnam to host Miss World 2026 for first time
Vietnam LifeVietnam will host the 73rd edition of Miss World in 2026, marking its debut as host of the global pageant, a move expected to boost tourism and spotlight Vietnamese culture on the world stage.
