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Once a barrier against invaders, now a beautiful valley
Chi Lang Passage in Lang Son Province used to be a strategic bulwark for Vietnam and now boasts stunning mountainous sights.Chi Lang Passage is...
When does an athlete get too sexy? Or immoral?
Naked yoga is considered erotic and inappropriate in Vietnam. Photo by Shutterstock/AleskZ Photo.Vietnam’s culture czars have evoked confusion and approbation with new ban on...
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Resort real estate lost ground in 2019
Central Nha Trang Town is home to many condotel projects. Photo by Shutterstock/HelloRF Zcool.From a...
Vietnamese carriers cancel flights as protests paralyze Hong Kong
An information screen showing cancelled flights is pictured at Hong Kong International Airport as anti-extradition...
Vietnam Airlines to launch in-flight wifi service this year
Vietnam Airlines will launch wifi service on four aircraft on September 2 or October 10....
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Red blossoms light up northern Vietnam city
Thousands of flamboyant trees, a symbol of summer, have bloomed magnificently in Hai Phong.Hai Phong,...
Woman jailed in Hanoi for procuring sex workers for South Korean men
A Hanoi court sentenced a woman to three years in jail on Thursday for "procuring...
Vietjet, Masan buy 77 pct of bonds issued by Viet Capital
Viet Capital has issued bonds to increase its working capital and restructure debts. Photo acquired...
CYCLING TOUR
The fruit with a bad rap now in pastry form in Saigon’s Chinatown
A cart sells durian pastries that are so popular customers often have to wait in line to get them.The cart at 135 Ha Ton...
Yen Tu mountain, more than just a trek
A trip to Yen Tu Mountain in Quang Ninh Province offers temples to pilgrims, traditional experiences for culture aficionados and scenic views from the...
US embargo on Russian contractor delays key power project in Vietnam
A PVN worker points to the Long Phu 1 thermal power plant still under construction. Photo by VnExpress/Hoai Thu.U.S. sanctions have prevented the Russian...
Thousands of Chinese stuck in central Vietnam province after suspension of flights
Chinese tourists in Nha Trang, a popular coastal resort town in Khanh Hoa Province, central Vietnam. Photo by VnExpress/Nguyen Nam.5,361 Chinese nationals including 4,800...
Da Nang to plant trees, become ‘city in a garden’
An aerial view of the central city of Da Nang. Photo by VnExpress/Nguyen Dong.Da Nang should plant more trees and designate more public spaces...
TENNIS
Most Vietnamese Gen Xers want new jobs in H2/2019: survey
People are seen at work at a company in Hanoi. Photo: Ngoc Hien / Tuoi TreVietnamese Gen Xers, or people born between 1965 and...
Vietnamese carriers cancel flights as protests paralyze Hong Kong
An information screen showing cancelled flights is pictured at Hong Kong International Airport as anti-extradition bill protesters attend a mass demonstration after a woman...
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VN-Index surpasses 1,300 points, reaches 2-year high
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index surged by 1.23% to 1,300.19 points on Wednesday, its highest since mid-2022.The index closed 15.78 points higher after losing 6.26 points in the previous session.
Trading on the Ho Chi Minh Stock...
Niece helped Truong My Lan pocket $511M from bond fraud: police
Truong Hue Van, a niece of property tycoon Truong My Lan, seen at the People's Court of Ho Chi Minh City in April 2024. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh TranTruong Hue Van helped her aunt and...
Drunk driver jailed 15 months for killing man
A court in Vietnam’s central province of Ha Tinh sentenced a local woman to 15 months in prison after she drove a car while under the influence of alcohol and fatally hit a man...
HCMC metro depot lies abandoned
The plot of land acquired for building the Tan Kien Depot on HCMC's metro line 3A now lies abandoned and locals use it for agriculture.The 26-hectare piece of land in Binh Chanh District remains...
Three banh canh noodle joints outpace Saigonese peers
Three banh canh eateries in Saigon are creating a splash among hundreds of ordinary noodle shops in the city thanks to their cut-above style, service, and ingredients.Resembling the Japanese udon noodle, banh canh, literally translated...
Straddling two centuries: 90-year-old artist holds first solo exhibition
Thirty works by the doyen of Vietnamese artists, Mong Bich, constituting her first ever solo exhibition, is now open in Hanoi.Titled "Between Two Centuries," the exhibition featuring silk paintings, watercolors and sketches is being...
Four Vietnamese hot springs to revive the senses this fall
In the brisk breeze of late fall, enjoy the beauty of nature along with an invigorating dip in these select Vietnamese hot springs.Tram Tau Hot SpringTram Tau Hot Spring, two kilometers from the center...
Pagoda crowns Saigon apartment building
A 50-year-old pagoda built atop a residential building in Saigon's District 5 attracts a daily stream of visitors.Tu Duc Pagoda (painted yellow) is located on the fourth floor of Hung Vuong apartment building. The...
House of tole hides cozy innards
A house covered in white corrugated tole hides a warm interior complete with wooden furniture and greenery.The 103-meter-square house in southern Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province has foam insulated tole covering its exterior...
Motorbike taxi driver takes infant son along for every ride
It’s a cute, endearing picture to see Hieu on his motorbike with his infant son strapped to his front. Their story’s another matter.Over the last few months, many Saigonese have seen a motorbike taxi...