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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"...

At the counter near the entrance of a shop called "Hồng Ngọc Fine Art" at 110B Ngoc Ha Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, hangs a lacquer work spanning more than 15 meters in total length, made up of 21 joined panels. It depicts the old quarter as it appeared around 1850 — the so-called "Hanoi 36 Streets." The artist is Nguyen The...

Hanoi eatery Mam Om earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand for its more than 100 home-cooked dishes. This article covers the menu born from a 35-year-old chef's nationwide food journey, practical details on prices and opening hours, and tips for Japanese travelers planning a visit.

"Sao Chong," a new program exploring Vietnamese food culture, airs its first episode on September 27. A look at the full 10-episode series, in which 28 celebrities visit food heritage sites across three regions, along with broadcast and streaming details and how to use the show for travel and food itinerary planning.

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.

Decree No. 320 makes it possible for foreign residents and arrivals to obtain a VNeID. Effective September 28, 2026. A breakdown of eligibility, application procedures, processing times, and registration deadlines for residents.

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.