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Rare gemstone art dazzles at Autumn Fair 2025 in Hanoi

At the Autumn Fair 2025 in Hanoi, one gemstone booth stood out for displaying a series of “one-of-a-kind” pieces priced in the billions of Vietnamese dong.

Historic floods hit Hue as Perfume River breaches danger level

From the night of October 27 through the early morning of October 28, floodwaters in Hue receded slowly, leaving many wards and communes still heavily inundated.

Flood turns village into sandy wasteland as officials plan public auction

Floodwaters dumped golden sand worth over $1 million on a remote Lao Cai village, now under tight watch as officials plan extraction.

Hoi An braces for floods as locals race to lift their belongings

Floodwaters continue to rise in Hoi An’s ancient town as residents stay up all night lifting furniture and valuables above water.

Hoi An floods disrupt tourism as streets submerge

On October 27, sudden flooding submerged Hoi An Ancient Town (Da Nang City), forcing tourists staying in low-lying areas to evacuate urgently.

Hoi An ancient town submerged as river floods rise swiftly

Heavy rain and rising waters from the Hoai River have left many streets in the ancient town of Hoi An (Da Nang City) deeply flooded, forcing locals to scramble to move belongings and flee the floods.

Severe tides flood Ho Chi Minh City, residents say it's the worst in a decade

Tidal waters rapidly surged over the Thanh Da embankment in Binh Quoi Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, catching residents off guard. Some locals shared that they hadn’t seen such severe flooding in the past decade.

Lo Lo Chai village named world’s best tourism village by UN Tourism

Amid the majestic landscapes of the Dong Van Karst Plateau in northern Vietnam, Lo Lo Chai village in Lung Cu commune has been named one of the world’s best tourism villages by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism).

Truong Sa from above: A mission through stormy skies

A military helicopter navigates rough weather to deliver supplies and visit soldiers on Vietnam’s Truong Sa Lon Island.

Ghost forest in the lake: Mysterious beauty draws travelers to Mang Den

Tourists flock to the hauntingly beautiful “dead forest” rising from a tranquil lake in Vietnam’s Central Highlands.

Da Nang’s Cam Thanh named among world’s 20 most beautiful villages

Nestled in a tranquil river region, Cam Thanh emerges like a fairy tale land in Da Nang, featuring lush nipa palm groves, meandering canals, and the peaceful rhythm of rural life.

Ho Chi Minh City tech fair showcases 650 national innovations

Administrative robots, robotic surgery systems, UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), and a host of other cutting-edge technologies made their debut at a major tech exhibition celebrating the first Party Congress of Ho Chi Minh City.

Nine-dish ‘cuu trung’ feast revives culinary tradition at Tran Temple Festival

At this year’s traditional Tran Temple Festival in Ninh Binh, nearly 100 “cuu trung” ceremonial feasts were meticulously prepared by 50 culinary artisans, vividly recreating the essence of royal and folk cuisine.

Hidden Hanoi café charms foreign tourists with ‘waiting coffee’ experience

Tucked in a narrow alley, a small Hanoi café offers tourists a nostalgic space and slow-brewed coffee with a story in every cup.

Nhat Tan peach orchards devastated by floods, farmers brace for Tet loss

After floodwaters from the Red River receded, Hanoi's famed Nhat Tan peach-growing village was left devastated. Thousands of peach trees lay buried in thick mud, wilted and lifeless after days underwater.

The legacy of elephants and emperors lives on at Hoi An's 300-year-old shrine

Hoi An’s Ong Voi communal house preserves royal history, elephant symbolism, and spiritual heritage.

Flood cleanup overwhelms Thai Nguyen as residents battle mud and debris

After the historic floods, Thai Nguyen locals face the daunting task of clearing thousands of tons of mud and trash. Homes are damaged, and the roads remain nearly impassable.

Hidden emperor: Hanoi’s Boc Pagoda holds a secret royal statue

What sets Boc Pagoda apart is a unique statue revered as a guardian deity, yet bearing the appearance and aura of an ancient emperor.

Exhibition reveals Hanoi’s pride through 80 stunning photographs

Held at Van Mieu and Thang Long Citadel, the show blends emotion, history, and modernity.

Cooking and driving through the night to rescue flooded Thai Nguyen

Volunteers from multiple provinces unite to cook meals and transport supplies overnight to residents trapped in the floods.