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Danang and Hoi An, located in Central Vietnam, are among the top five destinations for digital nomads—individuals who leverage technology to work remotely while exploring different places. These cities offer a unique blend of culture, history, and natural beauty, along with an affordable cost of living, making them ideal for this modern workforce. Danang, especially, stands out for its seamless fusion of cultural and historical richness with natural wonders. With a modest average rent of $355 and a bowl of delicious pho costing just $1.60, Danang presents an attractive proposition for digital nomads. The iconic Dragon Bridge, featured in the image below, is one of the city’s many landmarks. Travel Off Path recommends several must-visit attractions in Danang, including the famous Ba Na Peak at the Sun World Ba Na Hills tourist area. Here, adventurers can marvel at the breathtaking Golden Bridge, taste the exquisite Sun KraftBeer, and find serenity at the tranquil Linh Ung Pagoda, an...

Ho Chi Minh City police detained Le Sy Manh, a former Vietnamese international footballer, for assaulting a referee during an amateur tournament. The incident, which occurred on December 22, 2024, sparked outrage as a video of Manh’s violent reaction to receiving a red card went viral. Manh, a member of the Thanh Hoa City senior team, lashed out at referee Pham Van Nguyen after being shown a yellow card for a foul. He slapped the referee and was subsequently shown a red card, leading to an even more aggressive response. Manh kicked and punched Nguyen, with the entire incident being captured on camera and shared widely across social media platforms. Born in 1984 in Thanh Hoa Province, Manh represented Vietnam from 2009 to 2010. Throughout his club career, he played for prominent teams such as Hanoi T&T, Vissai Ninh Binh, FLC Thanh Hoa, Quang Nam, Xuan Thanh Sai Gon, and Hai Phong. The Ho Chi Minh City Police’s swift action in detaining Manh sends a strong message about their comm...

The park was opened to the public last Saturday, just in time for the Christmas and New Year holidays. A beautiful field of sunflowers at Saigon River Park in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City has become a popular attraction for both residents and tourists. Photo: Phuong Quyen / Tuoi Tre The park, which is located in Thu Duc City, offers an expansive field of blooming sunflowers and various miniature displays, making it a charming destination for visitors. According to a reporter from the Youth newspaper, a large number of residents and travelers flocked to the park on Saturday afternoon and evening to enjoy the festive atmosphere and admire the city’s beauty at this new venue. Visitors taking photos at Saigon River Park in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, on December 30, 2023. Photo: Phuong Quyen / Tuoi Tre Bao Tran, a 20-year-old visitor from Dong Nai Province, and her friends traveled for over an hour to reach the park. “I had seen many review videos of thi...

During the final month of the year, Vietnam offers a wide range of experiences that captivate travelers, according to the article. In the northern region, as winter sets in, destinations like Hanoi and Sa Pa become even more enchanting with their cool temperatures and misty landscapes. On the other hand, the southern region, including Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta, enjoys pleasant warmth and abundant sunshine. Whether it’s exploring the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An and its ancient temples or cruising through the breathtaking Ha Long Bay, Vietnam’s diverse scenery never fails to impress. For the adventurous souls, trekking through lush terraced rice fields in the highlands or embarking on thrilling motorbike rides along winding coastal roads are highly recommended. In December, the festive atmosphere adds a special charm with colorful celebrations taking place during Christmas and the upcoming lunar New Year holiday. Affordable Luxury Travel suggests that visitors to Vietna...

Nachi’s work has stood out among 587 other artists from around the world, even though it’s just a one-shot comic. Inspired by her passion for astronomy, the story revolves around the daily lives of celestial bodies such as the Sun, Earth, Moon, Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter. These celestial bodies work together to protect and sustain life on Earth. “I enjoy learning about astronomy, but I’m not very good at math, so my dream of working for NASA is nearly impossible. That’s why I try to tell stories about this topic from my own perspective and imagination,” she said. Through meticulous illustrations and giving planets and stars human-like qualities, Nachi hopes to bring astronomy closer to people in a simpler way. The series will consist of three chapters, with the first one set to be released next year. “I didn’t expect much from my work, so I am extremely happy and honored to have received this award,” she told Tuoi Tre newspaper. The Japan International Manga Award, established in ...

They also provide health checkups and free medicine for nearly 600 residents across 29 border communes of the four districts of Nam Po, Muong Nhe, Dien Bien, and Muong Cha. The soldiers also offer free-of-charge haircuts to disabled children. A zero-dong mini-supermarket offering essential items for daily use is open to support the poor. These activities are expected to help needy people enjoy a jubilant Lunar New Year festival that falls in two weeks’ time. Besides protecting the airspace, land border, and islands of the country, the soldiers are tasked with providing assistance to local people. Alongside charitable activities, the border forces continue to work closely with other local forces to prevent illegal cross-border immigration, thereby contributing to maintaining security for locals to enjoy the biggest festival of the year. The post Border troops support needy peo...

The High Command of the Vietnam Coast Guard Region 1 presents a haul of 165 gifts to policy beneficiary families, poor households, and good students of Bach Long Vi island district. Bringing festive presents to soldiers is an annual activity showing the sentiments and care the Party, State, army, navy, and citizens of the country extend to the nation’s armed forces garrisoned at sea and on the islands. Local children excitedly hold art performances to celebrate Tet. A zero VND market is also organised as part of efforts to assist local residents during the Tet holiday. The market helps local people to buy free necessities, meeting their demands during Tet. Soldiers on the island organise a contest to make Banh Chung, square sticky rice cake, in preparation for the country’s biggest festival. Besides taking on duty on the island, soldiers there also engage in gardening, to ensure safe vegetables for Tet dishes.  ...

As the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday fast approaches, many street markets in Son La are currently selling forest peach blossoms. Many lowland traders from Hai Phong and Hanoi arrive in the area to collect the forest peach trees. Mu A Tang, an ethnic Mong man, hacks off a branch of a tree in his garden. “Selling peach blossoms is the main source of my family’s income during Tet,” he says. According to him, the wild peach blossom trees can cost from several hundreds of thousand up to several million Vietnam Dong (VND), depending on their shape and age. Indeed, large trees which come in good shapes and are covered in moss are usually more expensive. For those familiar with tending wild peach blossom trees, they must have qualities such as being rough-looking trees with young buds. The peach blossom symbolises the strength and vitality of the peach trees, whilst their colour is believed to bring luck, love, and joy to people in the comin...

Ronaldo departed Old Trafford last month following an explosive television interview in which the 37-year-old forward said he felt betrayed by the club and did not respect their Dutch manager Erik ten Hag. Al Nassr issued a statement saying the five-time Ballon D’or winner will join on a deal until 2025 but did not disclose any financial details. Ronaldo’s contract has been estimated by media to be worth more than 200 million euros ($214.04 million). “I am fortunate that I have won everything I set out to win in European football and feel now that this is the right moment to share my experience in Asia,” Ronaldo said in the statement. “I am looking forward to joining my new team mates and together with them help the Club to achieve success.” Ronaldo will arrive in Saudi Arabia with a vast collection of club honours after a glittering spell at Spanish giants Real Madrid from 2009-18 where he won two LaLiga titles, two Spanish Cups, four Champions League titles and three Cl...