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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.

Da Nang hosts Vietnamese eloquent finals for foreigners

The University of Foreign Languages – University of Da Nang won first prize at the final round of the first Vietnamese eloquent contest for foreigners in central Vietnam – Da Nang 2025.

Da Nang emerges as a global culinary star for 2025

Since June 2024, when Michelin first cast its discerning eye on Da Nang, the city has joined Vietnam’s culinary elite, trailing only Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City

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.

Da Nang welcomes sacred Buddha relic as thousands line the streets

The relic, a national treasure of India, is enshrined at Quan The Am Pagoda for public veneration.

Da Nang int’l fireworks festival 2025 promises thrills

The 2025 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) is set to return from May 31 to July 12 under the theme “Da Nang – The New Rising Era”, promising vibrant and surprising displays.

Da Nang targets high-spending Halal tourists with new Dubai flight

With direct air service from Dubai launching in June, Da Nang aims to attract luxury travelers from the Middle East through Halal-friendly services and infrastructure.

Da Nang to offer Starlink satellite Internet, boosts tech infrastructure

Da Nang is set to become the first city in Vietnam to roll out Starlink, the satellite Internet service developed by SpaceX, marking a new step in its high-tech infrastructure strategy.

Da Nang to attract visitors from the Middle East

The central city of Da Nang will promote luxury vacation programmes and beach entertainment services for Middle East customers.