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Da Nang builds halal-friendly destination to tap into fast-growing market
As the global Halal tourism market continues to expand rapidly, Da Nang is well positioned to tap this high-potential segment by building a friendly, inclusive and internationally compliant destination for Muslim travellers.
Da Nang sets sights on global top 50 smart cities by 2029
With science and innovation as core growth drivers, Da Nang aims to rank among the world’s top 50 smart cities within three years.
Da Nang approves plan key infrastructure developers at FTZ
The Da Nang FTZ is expected to contribute 17.9% to the city’s gross regional domestic product and create 127,000 jobs by 2040, with total investment needs estimated at 40 trillion VND (1.6 billion USD).
Da Nang announces theme of signature international fireworks festival
The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026 will take place from May 30 to July 11 under the theme of “Da Nang – United Horizons”, announced its organising committee on January 7.
Hundreds of villas left idle as inspectorate flags major infractions in Da Nang
A sprawling urban development project in northwest Da Nang, once valued at over VND 4,400 billion, is now a ghost town of unfinished villas and overgrown lots.
Annual New Year festival shines in Da Nang
The Da Nang New Year Festival 2026, an annual city-level cultural and tourism event, officially is underway in the central economic hub, offering a wide range of artistic and entertainment activities for residents and visitors.
Early loudspeakers divide Vietnamese neighborhoods: Culture or nuisance?
From Bac Ninh to Da Nang, dawn loudspeaker broadcasts are sparking fierce debate as residents demand peace and officials weigh the line between tradition and disturbance.
Da Nang police bust bribery ring linked to $2.6 billion money laundering case
Da Nang police have arrested five suspects accused of offering bribes and brokering payoffs in connection with a major money laundering case worth 67,000 billion VND.
Da Nang wins dual honors at Vietnam Smart City Awards 2025
Da Nang has won the Vietnam Smart City Award 2025 and was also named the “Most Livable City,” a category determined entirely by public vote.
Vietnam unveils administrative boundaries for international financial centers
The government defines specific locations in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang to host Vietnam’s two premier financial hubs.
Fishing boat catches fire and sinks off Da Nang, 55 crew rescued
A Vietnamese fishing boat operating off the coast of Da Nang caught fire and sank in the early hours of December 17, forcing all 55 crew members to jump overboard.
Ornamental kumquat hub in central Vietnam faces massive Tet 2026 losses
Heavy rains and an early cold snap have pushed Vietnam’s ornamental kumquat supply to the brink ahead of Lunar New Year 2026.
Young mastermind behind $16 million football betting ring busted in Da Nang
Authorities in Da Nang have dismantled a massive online football betting operation worth over $16 million, led by a 24-year-old man.
Da Nang unveils vibrant lineup of events to welcome 2026
A chain of New Year-themed check-in zones, colorful art performances, and entertainment programs is set to bring a vibrant, multi-sensory festival season to both locals and visitors in Da Nang.
US Navy ships begin four-day visit to Da Nang with over 2,000 sailors
Two US Navy warships carrying more than 2,000 sailors have docked at Tien Sa Port, launching a four-day goodwill visit to the central Vietnamese city of Da Nang.
Da Nang halts urban project after street collapse swallows two cars
A massive sinkhole opened on Nguyen Cong Tru Street, pulling two cars into a 15-meter-deep chasm. Authorities immediately suspended construction at a nearby urban development site.
Two cars fall into giant sinkhole in central Da Nang street
A section of Nguyen Cong Tru Street in Da Nang City suddenly caved in this afternoon, creating a large sinkhole that swallowed two cars and left a third vehicle precariously hanging at the edge.
Da Nang busts cross-border money laundering ring worth over $2.7 billion
Vietnamese police uncover a massive scam network tied to cybercriminals in Cambodia, seizing thousands of fake IDs and shell accounts.
A new wave of incentives unveiled to lure investors to Da Nang's free trade zone
On the afternoon of November 28, the People’s Committee of Da Nang City hosted an investment promotion conference to introduce its new Free Trade Zone (FTZ) and associated logistics infrastructure.
Da Nang enters global Top 1,000 startup ecosystems for first time
Da Nang has made its debut in the world’s Top 1,000 startup ecosystems, a milestone that underscores the city’s accelerating innovation agenda, according to StartupBlink’s 2024 global ranking.
