News– archive –

Long Thanh, the new airport in Dong Nai Province, begins trial flights from September to November, with opening planned for December. We break down the staged transfer of HCMC's international routes and the 40+ km distance from the city center, from the perspective of residents and business travelers.

The ocean show "Symphony of the Sea" at Phu Quoc's Sunset Town enters its third season in November. We break down the upgrades—a 200-meter stage, a 3,000-square-meter fireworks area, 14 jet skis—and how to build it into your nighttime plans.

Phở gà Nguyệt, the "Hospital Pho" in Hanoi's Hoan Kiem District, has become popular with Chinese tourists. Here we cover the 20-hour simmered broth, business hours, price guide, and tips for avoiding the crowds when lining up, for Japanese travelers.

A traveler's guide to the Thang Long Hanoi Festival 2026, opening September 11. We cover how to visit the four venues — Hoang Thanh Thang Long, Bat Trang pottery village, and more — and why it's worth timing a trip around the Mid-Autumn season.

Two Vietnamese women born in 1997, both former head chefs at Western restaurants, opened a banh trang tron shop in Toronto. They pushed ahead with expansion despite losses, taking about a year and a half to turn a profit. Prices and their journey are presented with yen conversions.

A midday art-meets-dining program has launched at Ho Chi Minh City's Independence Palace, layering seven traditional performances over a six-course meal, priced at 1.6-1.8 million dong (about 70 dollars). Here's the practical rundown on seating, costume, and reservations.

A couple’s stall down an alley on Thuy Khue Street in Hanoi has kept serving banh cuon at 15,000 dong (about 86 yen) a plate. Here’s the story behind the price, plus practical tips for travelers looking for their own breakfast spot.

A new roughly 4,000km rail freight route between Qinghai and Dong Nai cuts China-Vietnam transit time from 12-15 days to about 7. Here's a look at the border-transfer skip, the growth in freight volume, and what changes for residents sourcing from Vietnam.

Four changes hit Vietnam's BHXH social insurance and BHYT health insurance in September: the number switch, Decree 283's administrative penalties, VNeID benefit payments, and faster children's insurance cards—laid out from the perspective of someone working in Vietnam.

Decree 286, effective September 15, puts foreigners' residency information into real-time sharing between authorities. We break down the accommodation reporting system and penalties, the impact on those working under e-visas, and what Japanese nationals should check.