No storm, yet trees keep falling: Is it a warning sign for Da Nang?
Vietnam LifeHeavy rain from Monday to Wednesday left streets across Da Nang, central Vietnam, littered with fallen trees, with 157 toppled in areas managed by Da Nang Greenery Parks Company alone. The scale of the damage raises a question: why are so many trees falling without storm-force winds?
In central Vietnam, man killed after loud blast, four warheads found at scene
Vietnam LifeA man was found dead following a loud explosion in Da Nang City, central Vietnam. He had worked in scrap metal collection for years and had repeatedly handed over several guns, ammunition, and explosives to local authorities.
S.Korea’s Golden Disc Awards to make Vietnam debut, target record global online viewership
Vietnam LifeThe 41st Golden Disc Awards will be held in Hanoi on January 9 and 10, 2027, marking the first time the prestigious South Korean music awards ceremony will be held in Vietnam, with organizers expecting 70,000 in-person spectators over the two nights and aiming to set a new record for global online viewership.
Elite commandos train shirtless in 16°C cold ahead of Vietnam Defence Expo 2026
Vietnam LifeWith the Vietnam International Defence Expo 2026 only a month away, commandos are undergoing intensive training, undeterred by the biting cold sweeping across northern Vietnam.
Hanoi welcomes winter as residents take to streets to enjoy seasonal charm
Vietnam LifeHanoi has begun to feel the first chill of winter in recent days, drawing residents and tourists to the streets around Hoan Kiem Lake. Many have gathered to stroll, sip lemon tea, take photographs, and enjoy the cooler weather.
From rescuer to unexpected father: A forest ranger's bond with an orphaned monkey in central Vietnam
Vietnam LifeLucky, an orphaned monkey whose mother was killed by a car while crossing the La Son-Tuy Loan Expressway in central Vietnam, was taken in by his adoptive father, Phan Sau, an animal rescuer at Bach Ma National Park. After more than six months of care, Sau hopes to prepare Lucky with the skills needed to one day return to the wild.
Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation to bring filmmakers, four films to Ho Chi Minh City this month
Ho Chi Minh City 16:14 10/11/2026Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation will return to Ho Chi Minh City for the second year from November 21 to 23, with this year's edition co-organized by Autumn Meeting and Fulbright University Vietnam.
Int'l experts tout Ho Chi Minh City’s biosphere reserve as potential global model
Ho Chi Minh City 23:45 08/11/2026International experts visiting the Can Gio Biosphere Reserve in Can Gio District, Ho Chi Minh City, on Sunday found that the area holds considerable potential for further development and could serve as a global model for nature conservation and sustainable growth.
From world stages to home: Vietnam’s acclaimed bamboo circus hits Hanoi with regular shows
In-Depth 21:31 08/11/2026After traveling across 9 countries, performing in 50 cities, and captivating over 100,000 international spectators, Vietnam’s groundbreaking bamboo circus 'Lang Toi' (My Village) has officially returned home.
Da Nang’s giant 65-meter stone Buddha statue after years of construction
Vietnam Life 13:17 08/11/2026Images of a giant stone Buddha statue in Da Nang City, central Vietnam have been widely shared on social media in recent days, capturing considerable public attention.
Pineapple leaf, lotus silk fabrics made in Vietnam surprise foreign visitors at Green Vietnam Festival 2026
Ho Chi Minh City 17:55 07/11/2026American Robbin Block was surprised to learn that pineapple leaves and lotus silk could be turned into fabric when she visited the Green Vietnam Festival 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday.
Vietnam’s Nguyen Thu Thao crowned The Miss Globe 2026
Vietnam Life 17:22 06/11/2026Beating 48 contestants in the final, Vietnam's Nguyen Thu Thao has been crowned The Miss Globe 2026, bringing the country its second victory at the international beauty pageant.
Building tanks, storing water in plastic bags: How residents in Vietnam's Mekong Delta adapt ahead of dry season
Vietnam Life 15:06 06/11/2026As severe drought and saltwater intrusion threaten to leave households without enough fresh water for drinking, cooking, and other daily necessities, residents in Vietnam's Mekong Delta are scrambling to secure water supplies ahead of the 2026-27 dry season.
South Korean actress Lydia Park 'wholeheartedly' supports Green Vietnam Festival
Vietnam Life 13:45 06/11/2026The Green Vietnam Festival 2026, which will take place in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday and Sunday, has a special ambassador: Lydia Park, a South Korean actress, director, and acting instructor.
Video: Meet the 10-year-old Vietnamese boy who swims 50km down the Red River in northern Vietnam
Vietnam Life 17:07 05/11/2026At just 10 years old, Nguyen Khanh Nhan in Hanoi managed to swim 50km along the Red River in more than nine hours.
Nipa palm forest in Vietnamese village, named among world’s top 50, draws 1.65 million visitors in 10 months
Travel 15:43 05/11/2026In the first 10 months of 2026, Cam Thanh nipa palm forest in Da Nang City, central Vietnam welcomed 1.65 million visitors and generated around VND50 billion (US$1.9 million) in revenue.
Owl dies after wings clipped: What penalties Vietnam imposes for wildlife abuse
Vietnam Life 16:24 04/11/2026The recent death of a barn owl whose wings had been clipped, despite intensive efforts to save its life, has drawn attention to how Vietnamese law addresses wildlife abuse.
Ho Chi Minh City to overhaul polluting waste station, double capacity to 360 tonnes a day
Vietnam Life 15:07 04/11/2026Ho Chi Minh City plans to upgrade an overloaded waste transfer station in the city's eastern area, increasing its capacity to 360 tonnes per day and converting it into a modern enclosed facility to curb pollution.
The art behind ‘banh it ram,’ the Vietnamese snack taking social media by storm
Vietnam Life 08:57 04/11/2026From its crispy golden rice base to the soft, chewy glutinous rice dumpling topped with savory shrimp, 'banh it ram,' a specialty of central Vietnam, has been catching the attention of social media users in and beyond Vietnam recently.
Italian Film Week opens in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing 6 stories to Vietnamese audiences
Vietnam Life 19:08 03/11/2026Italian Film Week in Ho Chi Minh City 2026 opened on Monday evening, offering local audiences an opportunity to discover contemporary Italian society, culture and values through six acclaimed films screened over six consecutive days.
Vietnam's Ninh Binh establishes world's largest delacour's langur reserve
Vietnam Life 18:11 03/11/2026Ninh Binh Province in northern Vietnam has established a nearly 3,200-hectare conservation area for the endangered Delacour's langur, creating the world's largest protected habitat for the species.