Miss Universe 2026 to feature 120 contestants, but Vietnam’s spot remains uncertain
Vietnam LifePreparations are underway for Miss Universe’s 75th anniversary, with contestants from around the world expected to begin arriving in Puerto Rico on November 8.
Vietnamese martial art goes from dojos to university entrance exams in Europe
Vietnam LifeFrom dojos to university lecture halls, Qwan Ki Do, a Vietnamese martial arts school founded by master Pham Xuan Tong, has carved out a distinctive path in Europe, bringing Vietnamese martial arts into the spotlight far beyond its homeland.
Down 10kg of food in 30 minutes or pay: Vietnamese doctor warns against turning eating into a dangerous game
In-DepthA giant spring roll-eating challenge with a prize for finishing within 30 minutes in Ho Chi Minh City has sparked debate on social media, as a doctor warns that consuming large amounts of food in a short time can pose serious health risks.
'Livelihood Stalls' on Google Maps: New platform lets users contribute to street vendor map in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam LifeA grassroots initiative that pins elderly street vendors in Ho Chi Minh City on Google Maps has now expanded with a website called 'Ganh Muu Sinh' (Livelihood Stalls), which lets users help update vendors’ selling status and connect them with potential customers.
Owl with clipped wings, unable to fly, gets stranded in Ho Chi Minh City alley for 3 days
Vietnam LifeA barn owl with its wing feathers clipped, leaving it unable to fly, spent about three days and nights lost in an alley in Ho Chi Minh City before a couple found it and took it to a veterinary clinic for treatment.
Hanoi trims back milkweed flowers after complaints over strong scent
Vietnam LifeWorkers used lifts to carefully trim milkweed flowers along several streets in Hanoi on Friday morning to reduce the impact of their strong scent on residents’ daily lives.
‘Bun rieu’ in rice paper rolls or lobster ‘bun rieu’ fine dining: Which twist would you choose?
Vietnam LifeFrom affordable ‘bun rieu’ rice paper rolls at just VND5,000 (US$0.2) each at a small alley eatery in Ho Chi Minh City to a lobster-based fine-dining interpretation created by chef Peter Cuong Franklin for Top Chef 2026, the familiar Vietnamese crab noodle soup is finding new expressions.
Da Nang tests heavy-lifting drone carrying up to 120kg of cargo
Vietnam LifeDa Nang’s military command has acquired and tested drones capable of carrying 80 to 120 kilograms of cargo, along with motorized inflatable boats, to strengthen its disaster response and search-and-rescue capabilities.
Long-tailed macaque chases, bites pedestrians on Ho Chi Minh City street
Vietnam LifeA long-tailed macaque chased, scratched, and bit passers-by on a sidewalk along Pham The Hien Street in Chanh Hung Ward on Monday. The city’s Forest Protection Department, local authorities, and residents captured the monkey on Tuesday.
Pageant fever turns toxic: Vietnamese creator’s extreme reaction to Miss Grand International result fuels debate
Vietnam LifeA video of Vietnamese content creator Pham Thoai smashing a television after the Miss Grand International 2026 final has sparked online debate, with viewers questioning whether his reaction was an emotional outburst or a stunt to attract views.
