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Former TV Asahi announcer Natsumi Uga made the decision to leave her company on a street in Vietnam. On November 3, 2026, Vietnamese newspaper Dân trí ran the story under the headline "Seeing Vietnamese people on their lunch break, a Japanese woman decided to change her life." Comparing it with the original Japanese sources...

On October 8, 2026, Vietnamese daily newspaper Dân trí reported on an incident that occurred on the night of September 29 at a restaurant called "Oanh Cua" in Cau Ong Lanh Ward (Cầu Ông Lãnh), Ho Chi Minh City. Two Singaporean customers who had finished their meal and left the restaurant returned 2–3 hours later saying they had "left behind an envelope containing cash"...

A figure was attached to the question of payment methods for shopping in Vietnam at a meeting on September 25. While the number of domestic payment acceptance points exceeds 2.5 million, the number of locations displaying "VietQR Global" — the cross-border QR standard that allows foreign visitors to scan with their home country's app — stands at approximately 154,000. That works out to around 6%, leaving the rest...

The English-language edition of Vietnamese newspaper VnExpress published a photo-led article on 25 September 2026 following the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. The hotel opened in 1901, making this its 125th anniversary year. It has 358 rooms, and the top-tier rooms cost close to 200 million dong per night. For travellers, the point of interest is not the room rate but...

A leaf market where no money changes hands and snacks are exchanged for bodhi tree leaves will be held September 24–26 at the summit of Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh Province. A guide to visiting alongside the Mid-Autumn Festival program and an agricultural fair with 244 booths.

Construction at Tao Dan Station on Metro Line 2 will put Cach Mang Thang 8 Street and Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street in central Ho Chi Minh City on one-way traffic for more than three years. A breakdown of the official detour routes and how residents and business travelers can keep their commute times on track.

Capella Hanoi ranked 81st in the World's 100 Best Hotels 2026 — the first Vietnamese hotel to make the list. A look at the 47-room property's 1920s opera-inspired world and tips for staying there.

On Ly Son Island off Quang Ngai, a shrine lantern houses Vietnam's largest whale bones at 22 meters. Recognized in 2025 as the largest in the country. The fishermen's faith in the sea guardian deity and what to know before visiting.

September marks the wettest season of the year in the Mekong Delta. A roundup of the small-boat tours at Tram Chim National Park, the river fish only served this time of year, and practical tips on timing and water safety.

Mid-Autumn Festival falls on September 25 in 2026. In Hanoi, cafés finish their decorations more than two weeks ahead. From the Old Quarter to the new city, here are five spots worth a photo visit, organized by address, features, and who each suits.