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Ho Chi Minh City invests $18 million to upgrade downtown sidewalks

Crews are working around the clock to upgrade sidewalks on 91 streets across HCMC, aiming for a safer and more beautiful city.

Bac Ninh orange season attracts visitors for fruit picking and photo ops

Tourists flock to Bac Ninh’s orange orchards during the harvest season, just over 100km from Hanoi.

The sacred cave in Ninh Binh with a Buddha-shaped stalactite

Located in Thung Nham, Hang But (Buddha) features a rare stalactite resembling a meditating Buddha, captivating local legends and modern-day visitors alike.

7-meter nativity scene in Dong Nai stuns with thousands of intricate details

Thousands of handmade details - from village streets and bustling markets to miniature figurines - come together in a 7-meter-long nativity scene in Dong Nai, drawing flocks of worshippers and visitors.

Startup turns Christmas terrariums into million-dollar gifts

Tiny pine forests, nativity scenes and winter gardens crafted in glass terrariums are helping one Vietnamese startup sell over 2,000 gifts a month and earn more than USD 80,000.

The timeless legacy of a scholar village in Ninh Binh

Hanh Thien village is home to over 200 doctors of literature and centuries-old houses that preserve the soul of a land rooted in academic excellence.

SEA Games 33 kicks off in Bangkok with bold display of culture and tech

SEA Games 33 officially opened with a spectacular ceremony held at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on the evening of December 9.

Golden crosses unveiled at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City

Two gilded crosses, each weighing 400 kg and crafted in Belgium, were blessed and displayed at Notre-Dame Cathedral just in time for the Christmas season.

A 100-year-old Hanoi house preserves four generations of memories

In the tranquil village of Cuu, an 80-year-old man devotes his life to preserving a family heirloom: a century-old house rich with Vietnamese-French heritage.

Christmas rush: Catholic wood carving village in Vietnam works around the clock

As Christmas approaches, wood carving workshops in Xuan Truong commune, Ninh Binh province are entering their busiest time of the year.

Vietnam’s most stunning athletes to watch at SEA Games 33

From volleyball stars to sharpshooters, these talented and radiant Vietnamese women are ready to captivate the region’s biggest sports stage.

Vietnam’s kumquat capital in Ninh Binh reports early sell-out and record profits

Cascade-style kumquat trees in Ninh Binh have become Tet bestsellers, with orders secured months ahead of time.

Ho Chi Minh City cathedral sparkles with Christmas spirit

As December begins, Notre-Dame Cathedral in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon Ward) bursts into light, drawing large crowds of locals and tourists alike to experience the festive spirit.

Nha Trang residents overwhelmed as floodwaters return

With water rising quickly, entire communities in Nha Trang are once again underwater, sparking urgent evacuations and school closures.

One month on, landslide-hit Hue–Da Nang expressway remains in chaos

One month after a major rainstorm caused devastating landslides, the La Son–Tuy Loan Expressway - linking Hue and Da Nang - remains chaotic. Repair crews are working at full capacity to clear debris and stabilize the route.

Vietnam’s most exclusive cars steal the spotlight on Hanoi streets

Car enthusiasts were treated to a rare showcase of top-tier luxury and exotic vehicles rolling through Hanoi’s city center last weekend.

What to see in Can Tho’s busiest ward: A guide to Ninh Kieu

After a recent administrative merge, Ninh Kieu became the most populous ward in Can Tho, offering an array of must-visit landmarks.

Tourists pack Hanoi’s train street days after safety sweep

Despite recent enforcement, sidewalk cafés along the tracks near Kham Thien–Le Duan are back in full swing.

Inside Long Thanh’s lotus-shaped terminal: Vietnam’s $5 billion aviation gateway

Shaped like a blooming lotus, Long Thanh Airport’s terminal nears completion with thousands of workers racing to meet the December 19 milestone.

Riding through time: Hanoi–Bac Ninh train offers cultural immersion on rails

At 8 a.m. sharp, Nguyen Thuy Duong and her friends eagerly boarded a train unlike any other - the “Hanoi 5 Gates – The Hanoi Train,” a new cultural tourism journey that runs from Hanoi Station to Tu Son Station in Bac Ninh.