Keyword: "southern Vietnam"

In the days surrounding National Day, the red flag with its five-pointed golden star appears across city streets, outside homes and on public buildings. For Vietnamese people, it is one of the most significant occasions of the year. For international visitors, it also offers a rare opportunity to observe, more vividly than usual, the connection between history, national pride and everyday life in contemporary Vietnam.

Nestled along the scenic coastline of southern Vietnam, Phuoc Hai commune in Ho Chi Minh City combines pristine beaches, rich fishing traditions and a tranquil atmosphere. As demand for sustainable and experience-based tourism continues to grow, the coastal destination is emerging as a promising new attraction for both domestic and international visitors.

The Ooc Om Boc – Ngo Boat Racing Festival is a long-standing and distinctive cultural tradition of the Khmer ethnic community in southern Vietnam. It embodies the joy, unity, and close bond among ethnic groups across the region. On November 4–5, 61 male and female boat racing teams competed in a lively and spirited atmosphere as large crowds gathered to cheer them on.

A collection of southern ceramics on display at Can Tho City Museum is attracting large numbers of visitors. The exhibition features more than 200 photos and ancient ceramic artefacts from southern Vietnam. From the raw earth, through the skillful hands and refined techniques of artisans, and with the breath of fire, southern soil has blossomed, radiating beauty into life.

Dramatic changes have taken place in Vietnam since economic reforms were enacted in 1986. The country’s economic development through the ‘Doi Moi’ (Renewal) received praise from the world and showed that the country entered a period of integration, a turning point of growth after 1986.

The Master plan for Long An province for 2021–2030, with a vision to 2050, sets the goal of making Long An a dynamic, efficient, and sustainable economic center in southern Vietnam by 2030. By 2050, Long An aims to become a leading industrial province in the country and one of the key growth poles in the Mekong Delta region.

Southern Vietnam has been recognised as one of the world's most attractive destinations this November, coinciding with the arrival of the dry season - widely regarded as the region's most beautiful time of year - according to travel guide Lonely Planet.

Phu Quoc, Nam Du, and Con Dao are three renowned archipelagos in southern Vietnam, frequently mentioned in regional and global travel polls in recent years. These locations are often referred to as "pearl islands" due to their pristine natural beauty, captivating landscapes, rich maritime cultural heritage, and exceptional potential in the fishing industry.

The Ministry of Transport has submitted to the Prime Minister a proposal on investment policy for a project on developing inland waterway and logistics corridors in southern Vietnam.

Broiled pork cooked with coconut juice and duck eggs together with bitter gourd soup are viewed as an unmissable part of the traditional tray in southern Vietnam during Tet (Lunar New Year) holidays - the country’s largest traditional festival.

FV Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City on July 29 began to administer the first shots under a COVID-19 vaccination drive for 5,000 French citizens and their family members in southern Vietnam, while the hospital’s volunteer teams are joining the vaccination campaign in the community as assigned by the municipal Health Department.

FV Hospital has been selected by the French Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City as the vaccination centre for the French community living in southern Vietnam.

How to attract audiences back to theatres remains a big question facing those who love Cai luong (reformed opera), a traditional art originating in southern Vietnam.

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) and the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) on May 22 finalised a grant agreement on technical assistance for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal and gas-to-power project in southern Vietnam.

During the war against America decades ago, Southern Vietnam was often abbreviated as letter “B”. Therefore, the missions to the southern front were simply called “heading to “B”.

Although caramelised pork and eggs is an everyday dish, in southern Vietnam it is one of the traditional foods during Tet (or Lunar New Year).

Tropical storm Pabuk, the first to hit the East Sea this year, is heading toward the Gulf of Thailand but is still expected to cause heavy rains in southern Vietnam.

The 90-year-old Binh Tay market, one of the beautiful architecture works in HCM City, re-opened on November 15 after nearly two years of closure for restoration. The reopening of the market will

An exhibition displaying 45 photographs capturing Cuban leader Fidel Castro’s visit to the liberated zone in southern Vietnam 45 years ago, as well as wider people-to-people relations between Vietnam and Cuba, opened in the central province of Quang Tri on September 14.

Southern localities have planted about 764,500 hectares of the Winter-Spring rice crops so far this year, down 14.4 percent from the same period last year as flood water receded slowly.