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Vietnamese baker turns mooncakes into edible works of art

At first glance, they look like ceramic flower vases or miniature villages. Look closer, and these intricate works of Vietnamese art turn out to be mooncakes.

Inside a bustling dawn fish market 3.5 hours from Hanoi

Just 3.5 hours by car from Hanoi, Nghi Son fish market offers an atmospheric glimpse of fishing village life, with fresh squid starting at around $4 per kilogram.

Nearly 140-year-old Da Nang church preserves bell cast from cannons

Built in 1887, Phu Thuong Church in Da Nang has retained much of its original architecture for nearly 140 years. Among its most remarkable treasures is a bronze bell cast from metal salvaged from cannons.

Hanoi’s century-old railway arches set for major transformation

After more than a century, 131 stone railway arches stretching from Long Bien Station to Phung Hung Street are set for a major renewal aimed at preserving heritage while creating new cultural, commercial and public spaces in the heart of Hanoi.

Buddhist monk preserves soldiers’ memories through wartime artifacts

What began with a set of military insignia given as a gift has grown into a collection of more than 500 military and police artifacts, creating a space where a Buddhist monk preserves stories of service, sacrifice and patriotism.

Remote Tuyen Quang village enchants visitors with untouched beauty

Hidden in 500 hectares of old-growth forest, Sao Ha offers travelers a rare glimpse of a secluded Mong village seemingly untouched by the outside world.

Vietnam's unique cattle market seals deals with a splash of paint

U Market in Nghe An Province comes alive before dawn as traders converge to buy and sell hundreds of buffaloes and cattle, with every completed deal marked by a painted symbol.

Ancient Red Dao ritual paintings offer glimpse into sacred traditions

The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is recreating the Red Dao initiation ceremony, highlighting sacred paintings rarely seen outside ritual settings.

Ancient rice planting festival thrives on Vietnam's Ha Nam Island

Residents of Ha Nam Island in Quang Ninh Province continue to celebrate their traditional rice planting festival each year, honoring the ancestors who reclaimed the island while praying for a prosperous harvest.

Inside the DNA mission identifying Vietnam's unknown fallen soldiers

Every bone and tooth recovered at Le Thi Rieng Park undergoes a meticulous DNA sampling process, offering renewed hope of identifying Vietnamese soldiers who have remained unknown for nearly six decades.

Hanoi police install 36 LED displays for real-time traffic alerts

Hanoi police will begin operating 36 LED information displays at major intersections across the capital from July 15, providing motorists with real-time updates on traffic congestion, flooding and alternative routes.

Hidden Ho Chi Minh City temple features nearly 400 dragons

Built on the site of a 19th-century temple, Phat Bao Pagoda has been transformed into one of Ho Chi Minh City's most distinctive Buddhist landmarks, adorned with hundreds of dragon sculptures.

Portugal crowned champion at Da Nang International Fireworks Festival

Tens of thousands of spectators gathered along the Han River as Portugal and China delivered a spectacular finale to the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2026, with Portugal emerging as the champion.

More martyrs' remains found at Ho Chi Minh City park

Search teams have uncovered additional remains of Vietnamese martyrs during an expanded excavation at Le Thi Rieng Park in Hoa Hung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, including several sets of remains found stacked on top of one another.

Inside Hue's 425-year-old Thien Mu Pagoda, home to two national treasures

Overlooking the Perfume River for more than four centuries, Thien Mu Pagoda is one of Vietnam's most celebrated Buddhist landmarks and home to two National Treasures.

Cao Dai ceremony reflects unity and community service in Vietnam

A traditional Cao Dai ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City marked the consolidation of the church's local organization following administrative restructuring while reaffirming its commitment to community service.

Seven fallen soldiers' remains unearthed at Le Thi Rieng Park

Vietnam has begun recovering fallen soldiers' remains from a newly discovered wartime burial site beneath Le Thi Rieng Park (HCM City), where personal belongings have helped identify the first fallen serviceman.

Fireworks light up Ho Chi Minh City for 50th naming anniversary

A spectacular 15-minute fireworks display lit up the skies above Ho Chi Minh City on July 2 as thousands gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the city officially bearing the name of President Ho Chi Minh.

Vietnam hosts its first-ever beatification Mass in Catholic history

The beatification Mass for Father Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep was held in a solemn atmosphere on the morning of July 2 at the Tac Say Pilgrimage Center in Ca Mau Province.

Massive brass ensemble prepares for Vietnam's historic Beatification Mass

A nearly 700-member brass band has completed preparations for the Beatification Mass of Father Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep, adding a solemn musical dimension to one of the most significant events in the history of the Catholic Church in Vietnam.