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21/08/2026
🌊Nam O village , at the foot of the legendary Hai Van Pass in Da Nang, is an ancient fishing village that produce some of the best fish sauce in the country.
🎏Its secret, locals, said, is black anchovies.
👉Read more here: https://vovworld.vn/village-life/black-anchovies-secret-behind-nam-os-signature-fish-sauce-2459513.vov5
21/08/2026
🎙️ Check out our latest Beat The Rush episode!
Here’s what’s on the show:
🛍️ “Chợ Đồ Si” – Vietnam’s Traditional Secondhand Markets
A guide to thrifting, with tips from local experts.
🌧️ Monsoon Season Travel in Vietnam
What to expect in 2026 — plus practical tips to make your trip smoother.
📋 Temporary Residence Rules in Vietnam
What foreigners need to know about registering their temporary residence.
🎧 Tune in to Beat The Rush for more stories, tips and insights from Vietnam and beyond!
18/08/2026 Highlights: - “Chợ Đồ Si” Traditional Secondhand Market - A guide from your local thrifting experts. - Monsoon Season Travel: What to expect & tips for 2026 - Vietnam’s temporary residence rules: What foreigners need to know
20/08/2026
⚡️Vietnam will face seven-time champions Thailand in the the ASEAN Championship final after a 2-0 win against Malaysia.
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18/08/2026
🇻🇳 Vietjet is launching direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Colombo of Sri Lanka, with three round-trips per week.
📣 Colombo is an important maritime and commercial hub in the Indian Ocean; and Ho Chi Minh City is a major economic gateway to Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
Photo: Courtesy of Vietjet Air
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18/08/2026
📣Hai Phong City is Vietnam’s top-performing locality in implementing free trade agreements (FTAs), the Ministry of Industry and Trade announced today.
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📣A new episode of Beat the Rush is up!
🏘This week: A tale of three abandoned towns that once prospered!
❓What happened?
⁉And why are there still residents that chose to stay behind?
👉Enjoy the episode and follow our podcast at: https://open.spotify.com/show/2mnG626OvI30OWntwFX6O7
✈️ Turbulence can be scary, but how dangerous is it really? In this new episode of Beat The Rush, we talk to a Vietnam Airlines captain about what happens during turbulence and how passengers can stay safe and calm. We also head to Da Lat as Lien Khuong Airport prepares to reopen.
11/08/2026
From June 23 to August 10, 2026, the remains of 256 martyrs were recovered, 151 of which were accompanied by personal belongings. (Photo: Ho Chi Minh City High Command)
11/08/2026
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese exchanged three joint statements and witnessed the exchange of seven cooperation documents between Vietnam and Australia in Canberra on Tuesday. 🇻🇳🇦🇺
Vietnam, Australia exchange joint statements, cooperation documents [VOVWORLD] - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese exchanged three joint statements and witnessed the exchange of seven cooperation documents between Vietnam and Australia in Canberra on Tuesday.
06/08/2026
🎙️ Say hello to our newest Beat the Rush host – TJ Thùy Dương!
Tune in and give TJ a warm welcome as she kicks off this exciting new chapter with us. 💙
Highlights :
- Historic Heatwave and AC Crisis in Europe: It’s “not that simple!”.
- How to keep your house cool before the AC comes to the rescue? Lessons from Vietnam
- Nature's Cooling Hacks: How Animals Stay Cool
04/08/2026 Highlights: - Historic Heatwave and AC Crisis in Europe: It’s “not that simple!”. - How to keep your house cool before the AC comes to the rescue? Lessons from Vietnam - Nature's Cooling Hacks: How Animals Stay Cool