The most striking impression is the visible change along every slope and stilt house in Kho Muong. The small village nestled deep in a valley, once considered an isolated “island” that was hard to access, has become one of Thanh Hoa’s most attractive community tourism destinations. As a result, Kho Muong became the first village in the commune to meet criteria to be recognized as ‘modern rural areas’. Well-known tourism valleyPu Luong commune leaders said in 2020 the Thanh Hoa provincial People’s Committee approved the project “Building a pilot community-based tourism model in Kho Muong village.” It develops branded, high-value and competitive community tourism products, aiming to be a distinctive OCOP product of the locality. “The success of Kho Muong shows that a well-organized community tourism model developed from residents’ own needs can become a powerful driver helping disadvantaged areas escape poverty.

2 project in Ho Chi Minh City, January 15, 2026. Photo: The Ho Chi Minh City Department of ConstructionStarting at Nguyen Huu Tho Street in the southern part of the city, the bridge will help ease congestion on the existing Phu My Bridge, National Highway 1, National Highway 51, and Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay Expressway. Officials make a symbolic gesture to break ground for the Phu My 2 Bridge project in Ho Chi Minh City, January 15, 2026. 2The groundbreaking of the Ben Thanh - Tham Luong metro line marked a milestone in Ho Chi Minh City’s urban transport development. The Cat Lai Bridge project is considered urgent for serving Long Thanh International Airport and improving connectivity with Ho Chi Minh City.

Just over 40 kilometers south of central Hanoi lies Cuu Village, in Chuyen My Commune (formerly Van Tu, Phu Xuyen District). The peaceful, nostalgic charm of Cuu Village. Some were fortunate enough to find work in French tailoring shops in Hanoi. Unlike preserved French villas in Vietnam’s tourist towns, Cuu’s architecture is a hybrid - a creative and culturally sensitive interpretation. Cuu Village is a key stop on the tour, showcasing its East-West architecture and suit tailoring heritage.

Former head of the Vietnam Food Safety Authority under the Ministry of Health Tran Viet Nga and her husband in the courtroom in Hanoi. According to the judgment, of the total amount of bribery money, Nga personally gained about VND8 billion ($304,060). The harshest sentence, 20 years in prison, was imposed on Nguyen Thanh Phong, another former head of the Vietnam Food Safety Authority. Nga was arrested just 11 months after being appointed head of the Food Safety Authority. Hoang’s bribery offenses were determined to have occurred while he was head of a division at the Food Safety Authority.

Photos of steaming bowls of vegan bún riêu (crab noodle soup), hearty vegan bún bò Huế, and the nostalgic setting of the old house are widely shared on social media. “Our goal is to introduce more people, especially young ones, to vegan food and cooking methods. From sidewalk to heritage houseHearty and visually appealing vegetarian bún riêu and vegetarian bún bò Huế. Main dishes include vegan bún riêu, phở (served Mondays and Tuesdays), bún bò Huế (served Wednesdays to Sundays), grilled vegan bún chả, mixed noodle bowls, vegan pate sandwiches, and mushroom porridge. “I used to think vegan food was bland or expensive, but this place proves otherwise,” Quỳnh Anh said.

At over 70 years old, Ung A Paul still trains at the gym for four hours a day. Photo: Ha NguyenBack in his youth, Paul worked hard physical jobs like stone splitting and blacksmithing. But no matter the job, Paul always carved out time to train his body - driven by a dream of strength and health. Over time, it became a need - if I don’t train, I feel unsettled.”Before joining a professional gym, Paul used to craft his own exercise equipment and train at home. After a period of high-intensity training, Paul suffered a slipped disc.

According to projections by the National Cybersecurity Association (NCA), cybersecurity for individual users in 2026 is expected to face new challenges, most notably the growing sophistication of online scams. The year 2026 is expected to record improvements in personal data protection as new legal regulations, such as the Law on Personal Data Protection and the 2025 Cybersecurity Law, take effect. According to a survey by the National Cybersecurity Association, the number of victims of online fraud in 2025 decreased significantly compared to 2024. This is a positive shift, marking the first time in many years that online fraud has recorded a decrease. Vu Ngoc Son, Head of the Technology Department of the Association, said: “Online fraud is still extremely complex; users need to continue raising their vigilance.

In late 2022, lau mam U Minh (Ca Mau Province) was named one of 11 Vietnamese specialties recognized by the Asia Book of Records for its culinary value in Asia. U Minh fermented fish hotpot is a rich harmony of diverse ingredients. If mam ca sac buom is unavailable, other freshwater fermented fish such as mam ca linh or mam ca loc can also be used to create the famed hotpot. The fermented fish is simmered until the flesh breaks down, then strained to remove bones. Photo: Ngoai Ty/Linh TrangDishes served with fermented fish hotpot are remarkably diverse.

Showers might hit many localities in northern Vietnam, January 15, 2026. -- Investigators in Hai Phong City, northern Vietnam have issued a decision to initiate criminal proceedings against Truong Sy Toan, CEO of Halong Canfoco, which is at the center of a major food safety scandal. Ho Chi Minh City-- A traffic police officer said on Wednesday that the An Suong traffic police team in Ho Chi Minh City had launched a campaign to step up inspections and enforcement against shops and eateries that allow customers to park their vehicles, encroaching on sidewalks and roadbeds. -- A representative of Tu Du Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City said on Wednesday night that the hospital had prolonged the pregnancy by eight weeks, saving a newborn in an extremely rare complicated twin pregnancy, a condition for which only a few dozen successful cases have been documented globally. -- According to the National Business Registration Portal, Crystal Bay Airlines was established in Nam Nha Trang Ward, Khanh Hoa Province in late 2025, with a charter capital of VND300 billion (US$11.4 million).

The pilot allows conversions only at three designated locations in the city: the Da Nang Software Park at 2 Quang Trung Street, Da Nang Software Park No. 2 on Nhu Nguyet Street, and the Da Nang Innovation Startup Support Center at 58 Nguyen Chi Thanh Street. Photo: Truong Trung / Tuoi TreTwo platforms have been approved to support the program. Users carry out digital asset conversions at one of three locations licensed under a crypto sandbox program in Da Nang, central Vietnam, January 2026. Users receive guidance on how to convert digital assets under a controlled sandbox program in Da Nang, central Vietnam, January 2026.

A wedding video featuring a bride in Dong Thap Province wearing a golden crown and layers of gold jewelry has gone viral on social media, attracting nearly 600,000 views in just a few days. The one-minute video shows the bride adorned with dozens of large, intricately crafted gold necklaces that were looped together to fit around her neck. Photo: NVCCThe bride and groom were identified as Huong Tham, 23, and Cong Danh, 26, both from Dong Thap. The bride’s side gifted a plot of garden land, while the groom’s family presented two street-front houses. Made from nearly 1.5 taels of gold, it was specially crafted to welcome her into the family with love and honor.

Photo: HYPEBigHit Music, BTS's record label, said the tour will feature 79 shows across 34 cities in 2026 and early 2027, marking BTS's first global tour since all seven members completed South Korea's mandatory military service. The tour will open in Goyang, South Korea on April 9, with ticket sales expected to begin on January 23, according to the announcement. While Vietnam was not included in the initial list of tour stops, BigHit Music said additional cities would be announced in 2027. A schedule for BTS’s 2026 world tour is shown in this image released by HYBE. Industry estimates cited by Billboard project the tour and related activities could generate more than US$1 billion in revenue from ticket sales, merchandise, music rights, albums, and streaming.

Security forces are deployed around Ba Dinh Square as a convoy passes during a security and transport rehearsal for the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam in Hanoi, January 14, 2026. Traffic police take part in a a security and transport rehearsal to escort delegates to the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam in Hanoi, January 14, 2026. A convoy passes through Ba Dinh Square during a security and transport rehearsal for the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam in Hanoi, January 14, 2026. The 14th National Party Congress, attended by 1,586 delegates, is slated to run from January 19 to 25. Photo: Danh Khang / Tuoi TreMilitary control forces take part in a full-scale security and transport rehearsal ahead of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam in Hanoi, January 14, 2026.

However, the trade-off is that rental cash flow cannot be generated immediately and returns depend heavily on construction progress, the developer’s credibility, and future market conditions. The core issue is not which type to choose, but what the investor prioritizes: stable cash flow or capital appreciation. In particular, for inexperienced investors or those without stable cash flow, the risk of being unable to keep up with mid-term payment schedules is a serious concern. On the other hand, if the goal is immediate cash flow and safety, completed properties are often a more suitable choice. Investors do not need to wait, and cash flow can return sooner.

In this article, I share common faux pas newcomers to Vietnam make and how to avoid them so that integration does not stumble over preventable missteps. Overlooking 'unspoken etiquette'Daily life in Vietnam is shaped by subtle social expectations. Underestimating Vietnamese language and networksMany newcomers tell me: "I'll be fine with English." That often leads to skipping essentials such as health insurance, motorbike insurance, or home insurance. But with awareness and openness, Vietnam can become not just a place to live, but a place to thrive.