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BIGBANG announces Hanoi concerts on 2026 world tour
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (290+ words) Thursday, June 11, 2026, 13: 47 GMT+7 South Korean boy band BIGBANG will perform two concerts in Hanoi in October as part of a global tour marking the group's 20th anniversary, management company YG Entertainment said on Thursday. A poster released by YG Entertainment shows…...
Tokyo festival celebrates 70 years of Japan-Philippines friendship
2+ day, 1+ min ago (466+ words) Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 16: 18 GMT+7 TOKYO " A major Japan-Philippines friendship event was held in Tokyo's Taito Ward from Friday to Sunday, with this year marking the 70th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The Philippine Expo 2026 at Ueno…...
Local, int'l visitors explore over 100 food booths at Da Nang seaside festival
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (448+ words) Monday, June 8, 2026, 17: 28 GMT+7 Thousands of local and international visitors gravitated to the opening ceremony for An Hai Festival 2026 at the seaside East Sea Park in Da Nang City, central Vietnam on Sunday night, exploring over 100 booths of dishes, seafood, and…...
4th Michelin Guide Vietnam features 193 establishments, still overlooks 'banh mi"
6+ day, 49+ min ago (623+ words) Friday, June 5, 2026, 15: 29 GMT+7 The 2026 Michelin Guide Vietnam, announced in Hanoi on Thursday, recognized 193 restaurants and eateries, the largest number since the guide debuted in the country. However, 'banh mi,' one of Vietnam's most internationally acclaimed street foods, remains absent from…...
Vietnam's Dong Thap to treat visitors to fruit fest
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (537+ words) Thursday, June 4, 2026, 18: 51 GMT+7 The first Dong Thap Fruit Festival, themed "Land of Sweet Fruits," will take place from Friday to Monday next week at Hung Vuong Square in Dao Thanh Ward, Dong Thap Province, offering locals and visitors a vibrant…...
COVID-19 memorial park: A new symbol of remembrance and hope in Ho Chi Minh City
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (605+ words) Viewed from above, Park No. 1 Ly Thai To sits amid dense urban neighborhoods, adding a new green space to the cityscape. People who visit the site are encouraged not only to reflect on sacrifice and loss, but also to think…...
Bhnong ethnic artisans impress visitors at wood carving contest in Da Nang
1+ week, 1+ day ago (338+ words) Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 15: 39 GMT+7 The first-ever traditional cultural festival of the Bhnong ethnic group was organized in Phuoc Chanh Commune, Da Nang City, central Vietnam on Wednesday, bringing together Bhnong (Gie Trieng) ethnic artisans who impressed visitors with various carved wooden…...
Ho Chi Minh City hosts Summer Camp exploring 250 years of US history
1+ week, 2+ day ago (494+ words) Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 16: 09 GMT+7 The program, which opened on Monday, is designed for local students and residents interested in U. S. history and culture. U. S. Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Melissa A. Brown and volunteers from the Peace Corps, a U. S. international volunteer organization…...
Da Nang evolves into year-round festival city beyond fireworks festival
1+ week, 2+ day ago (595+ words) Monday, June 1, 2026, 17: 33 GMT+7 Beyond its internationally renowned fireworks festival, Da Nang City in central Vietnam has established itself as a year-round destination for cultural, culinary, sports, and tourism events, helping attract visitors throughout the year. Many residents and visitors now…...
French photographer reissues book, exhibits photos of Vietnam pagodas
1+ week, 3+ day ago (629+ words) Monday, June 1, 2026, 14: 13 GMT+7 "Many of the sites featured in the project have since changed due to urbanization, restoration, or reconstruction," curator Vu Khoi Nguyen said. The exhibition focuses on recurring themes in Cornet's work: the relationship between people and sacred…...