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Over 7,000 troops conduct first full rehearsal for National Day parade

In preparation for Vietnam's 80th National Day, thousands of troops from across the country joined the military parade's first coordinated rehearsal.

Honoring Buddha and patriots at Truc Lam Zen monastery

Chua Nan in Thanh Hoa blends spiritual peace with patriotic reverence.

Cai Chien Island: A quiet beach haven just 4 hours from Hanoi

A small island in Quang Ninh, with smooth white-sand beaches, dense casuarina groves, and emerald green waters, offers a peaceful escape without the crowds.

Bo Da Pagoda houses world’s oldest Buddhist woodblock scriptures

Bo Da Pagoda in Viet Yen, Bac Giang, not only features a unique architectural style and Vietnam’s largest stupa garden - it also safeguards the world’s oldest woodblock Buddhist scriptures.

Inside Hai Phong’s brand-new $240 million international container port

Strategic seaport project advances Vietnam’s logistics with private sector innovation.

Unseen battles: Photojournalists on the frontlines of every major story

From natural disasters to political summits, Vietnam’s photojournalists brave floods, heatwaves, and long waits to deliver powerful images that shape the national conversation.

Hanoi exhibition celebrates 100 years of Vietnamese journalism

More than 500 digitized images, artifacts, and documents reflecting the 100-year journey of Vietnam's revolutionary journalism are now on display at the National Convention Center in Hanoi.

Lam Kinh’s golden throne room restored after centuries of ruin

The Lam Kinh central palace in Thanh Hoa, fully restored with gold-plated interiors, attracts large crowds each year seeking cultural and spiritual connection to Vietnam’s imperial past.

Ancient lychee orchard draws visitors in Hai Duong

The ancient lychee trees in the "capital" of Thanh Ha (Hai Duong) feature tall, wide canopies and moss-covered, multi-branched trunks that have awed visitors, earning them the nickname “a miniature primeval forest” reminiscent of Ta Xua.

Ca Mau and Bac Lieu merge, forming a dynamic delta province

The National Assembly approves reunification of two southern provinces under the Ca Mau name.

An Giang’s floating temple stuns with scenic views and sacred calm

Ta Pa Temple offers panoramic vistas and a serene spiritual experience in the highlands.

Twice honored by Michelin, this Hanoi chicken pho shop is a local gem

Pho Tien on Nguyen Truong To Street delights diners with its rich broth and warm space, earning Michelin recognition in 2023 and 2025.

Vietnam's stunning volleyball players captivate fans at AVC 2025

Vietnam's women's volleyball team is making waves at the AVC Nations Cup 2025, not just for their skill but also for their standout beauty.

Da Nang floods overnight as Storm Wutip unleashes torrential rain

Heavy rainfall from Typhoon Wutip submerges Da Nang, forcing residents to evacuate in the middle of the night.

Vietnam’s thousand-year-old mountain pagoda still rings with history

Long Cam Pagoda, located in Trang Cac village, Ha Trung town (Thanh Hoa province), was built during the reign of King Ly Thai To. Over a thousand years later, the pagoda still preserves many valuable historical and architectural relics.

Sweet tunes and sesame treats: A dessert shop like no other in Saigon

This unique dessert shop in District 1 offers delicious black sesame dishes and live piano music by its 70-year-old owner.

Three generations, one sticky rice stall: Saigon’s Michelin-approved gem

This family-run stall in HCM City has captured hearts - and palates - since grandma’s time.

Pho Thin by Hoan Kiem: A bowl of memory, a taste of Hanoi’s soul

For 70 years, Pho Thin has served more than just pho - it’s preserved family tradition and city history in every bowl.

Students seek blessings at Temple of Literature before key exam

On the eve of Hanoi’s high school entrance exam, numerous students accompanied by families and friends visited the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam to pray for good fortune and success.

Hanoi fashion hubs go quiet as crackdown on fake goods escalates

Hanoi's bustling fashion districts have gone quiet, with shops half-closed and customers squeezing through barely open doors.