
Ho Chi Minh City inaugurates new beach square in Vung Tau on National Day
Ho Chi Minh City 17:26 31/08/2025Ho Chi Minh City will officially inaugurate its Tam Thang Square in the coastal ward of Vung Tau to mark the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day on September 2.

Ho Chi Minh City’s Vung Tau coastal revamp nears completion ahead of National Day holiday
Ho Chi Minh City 14:11 09/08/2025Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City said on Friday that a major coastal redevelopment project in the Vung Tau area is nearing completion, with key features expected to be finished in time for Vietnam’s 80th National Day celebrations on September 2.

From roadside stalls to tourist magnet: Vung Tau’s Xom Luoi bustling seafood market
Travel 12:01 09/08/2025On weekends, Xom Luoi Market in Vung Tau Ward, Ho Chi Minh City buzzes with buyers and sellers, as smoke rises from seafood stalls grilling seafood dishes.

What makes Vung Tau’s salted egg sponge cake so popular?
Travel 10:42 31/07/2025Every weekend, lines of people stretch along Le Hong Phong Street in Vung Tau Ward, Ho Chi Minh City under the scorching sun, all waiting to buy salted egg sponge cake. What makes this snack worth the wait?

Investigation launched into 10 chemical barrels found on Ho Chi Minh City hill
Ho Chi Minh City 12:57 29/07/2025The administration in Vung Tau Ward, Ho Chi Minh City has requested relevant authorities to urgently investigate the origin and types of chemicals stored in 10 barrels left on a local hill, as well as assess their impact on the environment, residential areas, and public health.

New seafood noodle stall in Ho Chi Minh City’s Vung Tau resets coastal family legacy
Vietnam Life 18:27 09/07/2025It may be a newcomer among famous noodle stalls, but a ‘hu tieu hai san’ (seafood rice noodle soup) in Ho Chi Minh City’s Vung Tau Ward, part of former Vung Tau City in old Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province before a recent merger, is quickly becoming a must-try for locals and tourists alike.

Though flavors change, ‘banh khot’ still reigns supreme in Vietnam’s Vung Tau
Vietnam Life 17:12 15/05/2025For many visitors to this coastal city, ‘banh khot’ is more than just a meal, it is a ritual.

Don’t miss 3 tourist spots near Ho Chi Minh City this Tet
Travel 08:02 07/02/2024When taking a trip to Tay Ninh Province, some 100 kilometers from the southern metropolis, travelers can conquer the tallest peak in Vietnam’s southern region, which is some 986 meters above sea level

Vung Tau receives 50,000 visitors during New Year holiday
Vietnam News 10:28 04/01/2022The southern city saw around 50,000 visitors over the weekend

Ho Chi Minh City-Vung Tau ferry resumes operation following 6-month hiatus
Economy 14:54 13/12/2021The ferry route will be operated at only 50 percent of capacity to ensure COVID-19 safety

Liberian cargo ship sinks Vietnamese vessel off Vietnam’s southern port
Vietnam News 10:18 15/09/2021Authorities have prepared to deal with an oil spill from the sunken ship

Grocery chain fined for not listing prices, selling expired products in southern Vietnamese province
Economy 17:24 03/08/2021The fine totaled VND5.6 million (US$244)