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Da Nang man lights grave lamps through storms to serve the departed

He keeps lamps burning 24/7, believing they warm the spirits beneath each grave.

Da Nang hosts legendary Manchester United players

As part of the Vietnam – UK Football Festival 2025, legendary MU players and young Vietnamese players will engage in the Manchester Reds vs Vietnam All Stars friendly, set to take place at Hoa Xuan Stadium on June 27.

Da Nang port becomes runway for 100-model summer fashion show

Designers Vu Ngoc and Son transform Han River Port into a 300-meter runway for a vibrant fashion event inspired by Da Nang.

Work starts on 1.7 billion USD tourism complex in Da Nang

The complex, covering a total area of 512 ha, is designed after a multi-functional model, prioritising the preservation of natural landscapes, honouring local beauty, and creating an ideal living area.

New Da Nang city applies technology to better serve people

Da Nang and Quang Nam are coordinating in applying technology in the pilot operation of the two-tier local administration model in six new communes and wards from June 21 to 23, as they will be merged into a new Da Nang city from July 1.

Vietnam establishes first free trade zone in Da Nang

In a significant milestone for regional development, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh on June 22 officially announced the Prime Minister's decision to establish the Da Nang Free Trade Zone (FTZ), the first of its kind in Vietnam.

Da Nang emerges as premier destination for Middle East’s affluent travellers

The launch of Emirates’ Dubai–Da Nang route on June 2 has sparked a “tourism revolution” for Vietnam’s central coastal city. Da Nang is emerging as a top destination for high-end travelers, particularly from the lucrative Middle Eastern market.

Da Nang becomes Vietnam’s largest centrally-governed city by area after merger

After the administrative unit merger, Da Nang will have the largest area of centrally governed cities in the country, surpassing both HCM City and Hanoi.

Da Nang launches 1,880-hectare free trade zone with 7 key areas

Vietnam’s central city takes a bold economic leap with a new trade zone integrating logistics, tech, and services across strategic locations.

‘Empress Ki’ star Ji Chang Wook to attend Da Nang Asian Film Festival

The organizing committee of the 3rd Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF III) has confirmed to VietNamNet that actor Ji Chang Wook will attend the opening ceremony of DANAFF III on June 29.

Da Nang hacker ring steals 21,000 global credit cards to scam Amazon

Operating from rented homes in Da Nang, the group used advanced tech to harvest and exploit thousands of foreign accounts.

Da Nang floods overnight as Storm Wutip unleashes torrential rain

Heavy rainfall from Typhoon Wutip submerges Da Nang, forcing residents to evacuate in the middle of the night.

Da Nang proposes pilot programme for Tether transactions

The central city of Da Nang has received a proposal to pilot the use of the cryptocurrency Tether (USDT) for transactions, targeting international tourists.

Man United legends head to Vietnam for football festival

Manchester United icons such as Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes will reunite in Da Nang during the Vietnam - United Kingdom Football Festival later this month.

Cannes-winning film to compete at Da Nang Asian Film Festival 2025

Black Dog, the winning film of the Un Certain Regard section at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, will compete in the Asian Film section at the third Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF III).

150-year-old lychee tree bears fruit for 5 generations of Da Nang family

For Nguyen Phan Tu Dung’s family, the 150-year-old lychee tree is the “root of memories.” Spanning five generations of his family, the tree still stands tall, shading the yard and serving as a gathering place for the family.

DANAFF III welcomes record turnout of box office hits, minus two top names

Despite record box office success, Vietnam’s two top-grossing directors opt out of the third Da Nang Asian Film Festival.

Da Nang establishes organising committee for third Da Nang Asian Film Festival

The third Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF III), themed 'Bridging Asia', will be held from June 29 to July 5.

5,000 ecstasy pills hidden in diet food packets seized in Da Nang

Police in Da Nang have dismantled a transnational drug trafficking operation, seizing 5,000 ecstasy pills that had been cleverly concealed inside diet food packaging.

British dad shares sweet culture shocks about Vietnamese neighbors

Nine months ago, when Kent Murphy and his family first moved to Da Nang, they found it difficult to adapt to Vietnam’s traffic, cuisine, and especially the curious habits of their neighbors.