For years, an open stretch of land on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City has been home to a unique community known as the "Running Village".
While excitement is building around the new high-end tourist train, visitors can also discover a different side of Vietnam through its streets, corners and alleyways. And while you're at it, check out Tan Dinh, which has earned a place on Time Out’s 2026 list of the world’s 40 coolest neighbourhoods. But its charm even goes well beyond the headlines.
As digital banking expands, so do increasingly sophisticated fraud and scam threats, many powered by AI and emerging technologies. At a seminar held in Hanoi on 1 October, experts discussed how the industry could strengthen defences and build a safer digital banking ecosystem.
Instead of the usual signs and slogans, along the Cư Lạc - Ngư Mỹ Thạnh route in Hue City, environmental messages have been incorporated into murals depicting the scenery, people, and everyday life of the Tam Giang Lagoon area. This creative approach makes the message easier to remember, helping to raise environmental awareness.
Vietnam now has nine centrally governed cities, each with its own strengths and potential to drive national development. Alongside domestic resources, Vietnam is increasingly looking beyond its borders to its overseas Vietnamese community. Experts, scientists, and entrepreneurs abroad bring invaluable experience and international networks that can help deliver practical benefits.
At the 2026 World Travel Awards for Asia, Oceania and the Indian Ocean, Vietnam was named Asia’s Leading Destination. From vibrant cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to coastal favourites such as Danang, destinations across the country are drawing growing attention from international travellers.
Every day, the power system must deliver enough electricity for homes, businesses and industry. But reliability is no longer the only test. How that power is generated, and what it means for the environment and local communities, now matters just as much.