https://condao.com.vn/en/news/local-news.html vi Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:01:00 GMT Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:01:00 GMT https://condao.com.vn/en/rss.html https://condao.com.vn/uploads/logo_8e4dce633d4bcff6738048fbfd85e6a1.jpg https://condao.com.vn/en/news/local-news.html 144 31 https://condao.com.vn/en/news/local-news/overview-of-con-dao-2026-1163.html Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:01:00 GMT Rising from the deep blue of Vietnam’s southeastern sea, Con Dao is a rare sanctuary where untouched nature, profound history, and spiritual serenity exist in perfect harmony. Once known for its powerful historical legacy, today Con Dao captivates travelers with pristine beaches, emerald waters, rich marine life, and a quiet, reflective atmosphere found nowhere else in the country. More than a destination, Con Dao is a journey into Vietnam’s soul—raw, resilient, and deeply moving.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/local-news/nhat-beach-where-sunset-paints-the-golden-history-of-con-dao-1157.html Thu, 11 Dec 2025 22:12:00 GMT Located along the coastal road connecting Con Dao Town to Ben Dam Port, Nhat Beach is not only famed for having one of the most romantic sunsets on the island, but also for the moving stories and legends woven into its landscape.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/local-news/marathon-in-con-dao-running-through-painting-like-coastal-routes-while-protecting-sea-turtles-1156.html Wed, 20 Aug 2025 22:08:00 GMT Throughout the weekend of August 16–17, flights continuously landed on Con Dao Special Zone, bringing hundreds of eager “amateur” runners—all waiting for the starting moment of the “Save Turtles Run – Run for Sea Turtles” marathon.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/local-news/con-dao-through-the-journey-of-sea-turtle-rescue-volunteers-1155.html Sun, 9 Nov 2025 21:11:00 GMT Every nesting season in Con Dao, thousands of sea turtles are safeguarded through a dedicated conservation program — one that has welcomed the passion and commitment of young volunteers who help protect the life of the ocean.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/local-news/con-dao-issues-warning-about-the-dangerous-gloriosa-superba-flower-1154.html Tue, 7 Oct 2025 04:10:00 GMT This plant is highly toxic, especially its tubers and seeds, which contain colchicine — a substance that can cause poisoning and pose serious health risks if ingested or improperly handled.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/local-news/con-dao-special-zone-joyously-opens-the-240th-phi-yen-commemoration-festival-1144.html Wed, 10 Dec 2025 21:12:00 GMT On the morning of December 5, 2025 (16th day of the 10th lunar month), the sacred grounds of An Sơn Miếu welcomed the grand opening of the 240th Traditional Phi Yen Commemoration Festival. The atmosphere was both solemn and celebratory, as locals and visitors from across Vietnam and abroad gathered to honor one of Con Dao’s most revered historical figures.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/con-dao-within-reach-through-ho-chi-minh-city-s-3d-digital-map-1137.html Tue, 9 Dec 2025 21:12:00 GMT Locals and travelers can now immerse themselves in the breathtaking beauty of Con Dao through a 360° virtual reality experience available on Ho Chi Minh City’s interactive 3D/360 smart tourism map—offering a fresh, innovative way to explore the island’s natural and cultural treasures.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/the-240th-traditional-festival-commemoration-of-lady-phi-yen-in-2025-new-highlights-and-outstanding-activities-1133.html Thu, 4 Dec 2025 02:12:00 GMT The Traditional Festival of Lady Phi Yến – a National Intangible Cultural Heritage – is one of Côn Đảo’s most iconic celebrations, embodying the island’s rich folk culture and deep spiritual history. In 2025, the 240th edition of the festival will take place from December 5–7 (the 16th–18th day of the 10th lunar month) at the An Sơn Temple Relic Site. This year’s event features a diverse range of new activities designed to showcase the beauty of Côn Đảo to visitors from near and far, while elevating the festival into one of the island’s signature cultural tourism experiences.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/photoshoot-in-con-dao-goes-viral-for-its-swiss-like-scenery-1128.html Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:06:00 GMT A photo collection from a casual trip by a photographer from Ho Chi Minh City has captured the attention of online communities. Some viewers even commented that the landscapes in Con Dao resemble those of Switzerland.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/touch-the-milky-way-under-con-dao-s-tranquil-night-sky-1125.html Sat, 31 May 2025 04:05:00 GMT From April to September, Con Dao enters its best season to admire the Milky Way, when the sky is crystal clear, the stars shine brightly, and nature remains breathtakingly unspoiled. This is also an ideal time to visit Con Dao and explore its eco-tourism and wellness experiences.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/must-know-notes-for-visiting-con-dao-this-season-2025-1120.html Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:03:00 GMT No burning of votive papers, no plastic items, a new high-speed ferry route, and a ban on four-wheeled electric vehicles—these are just some of the key updates travelers should know when visiting Con Dao during this upcoming tourist season.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/con-dao-district-effectively-implements-waste-separation-at-source-1118.html Mon, 24 Mar 2025 03:03:00 GMT Although Con Dao District does not yet have a waste treatment facility, it has successfully implemented waste separation at source (WSAS) in recent years.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/con-dao-opens-sports-festival-to-celebrate-major-holidays-in-april-and-may-2025-1116.html Wed, 30 Apr 2025 02:04:00 GMT On April 27, Con Dao District held the opening ceremony of the Sports Festival in celebration of major national holidays taking place in April and May. Attendees included Mr. Phan Thanh Bien, Permanent Deputy Secretary and Chairman of the District People’s Council; Mr. Phan Trong Hien, Deputy Secretary and Chairman of the District People’s Committee; along with representatives from the District People’s Council, People’s Committee, Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee, government agencies, armed forces, local residents, tourists, and students.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/con-dao-hosts-special-exhibition-one-striped-homeland-to-commemorate-50-years-of-reunification-and-liberation-1115.html Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:04:00 GMT On the morning of April 23, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of Southern Vietnam and the Liberation of Con Dao, the Provincial Museum – Library held the opening ceremony of the special exhibition titled “Non song lien mot dai” (One Striped Homeland) in Con Dao District. The event was attended by Mr. Nguyen Minh Triet, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism; local leaders of Con Dao District; representatives from agencies, armed forces, residents, and visitors.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/more-sea-turtles-expected-to-nest-in-con-dao-in-2025-1114.html Fri, 7 Mar 2025 09:03:00 GMT Ba Ria - Vung Tau – With a favorable start to 2025, Con Dao National Park anticipates an increase in the number of sea turtles coming to nest on the island in the near future.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/nearly-11-000-tourists-visit-con-dao-during-hung-kings-commemoration-holiday-1112.html Wed, 9 Apr 2025 08:04:00 GMT Since the Lunar New Year, Con Dao has attracted a large number of visitors for sightseeing and relaxation. Tourists come not only to enjoy the pristine natural beauty—with crystal-clear beaches and fine white sand—but also to experience a journey of historical remembrance. During the 3-day Hung Kings' Commemoration holiday alone, the island welcomed nearly 11,000 tourist arrivals.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/when-the-green-island-speaks-up-for-the-environment-1108.html Tue, 8 Apr 2025 10:04:00 GMT On March 15, in Côn Đảo, the Management Board of the project "Reducing Ocean Plastic Waste in Vietnam" (under the Vietnam Administration of Seas and Islands, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment), in collaboration with the World Wide Fund for Nature in Vietnam (WWF-Vietnam) and the Côn Đảo District Cultural - Information - Sports and Tourism Center, organized a workshop to share the "Handbook on Reducing Plastics and Managing Waste at Source, Towards a Circular Economy for Tourism Service Businesses in Côn Đảo District" (hereinafter referred to as the handbook).]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/dugongs-spotted-swimming-near-the-shore-of-con-dao-1107.html Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:02:00 GMT In recent days, several videos capturing dugongs swimming close to the shore of Con Dao have been widely shared on social media. These rare and captivating scenes of dugongs gliding through the crystal-clear waters have further highlighted the natural beauty of Con Dao.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/con-dao-encourages-tourists-to-avoid-purchasing-from-street-vendors-1103.html Tue, 11 Feb 2025 07:02:00 GMT In response to the growing issue of street vendors operating in unauthorized areas and around dining establishments, Con Dao District has issued plans to strengthen the management of street vending and small-scale retail. Authorities are also calling on tourists to avoid purchasing food provided by street vendors.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/experience-a-realistic-and-immersive-journey-with-the-con-dao-tourism-map-1102.html Tue, 14 Jan 2025 03:01:00 GMT The Con Dao National Tourist Area Management Board has completed Phase 2 of the upgrade for the 360-degree Con Dao tourism map. The map now includes new destinations such as Dam Tre, Dat Tham, Bai Bang, Hon Tai, Hon Trung, Hon Tre Lon, An Son Shrine, and Phu Son Camp.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/con-dao-tourism-conference-2024-1099.html Mon, 30 Dec 2024 09:12:00 GMT Con Dao district just held a conference to summarize the tourism sector for 2024, outline the tasks for 2025, and have a regular dialogue with businesses and investors for the fourth quarter of 2024. Attendees included: Mr. Lê Văn Phong, Secretary of the District Party Committee, Chairman of the District People's Committee; Mr. Nguyễn Anh Nhựt, Deputy Secretary of the District Party Committee; Ms. Nguyễn Thị Thu Thảo, Vice Chairwoman of the District People's Council, along with representatives from the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the district, various agencies, armed forces units, the management board of 9 residential areas, and tourism service businesses, travel companies in the area.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/a-number-of-activities-to-celebrate-the-anniversary-of-communist-party-of-vietnam-and-lunar-new-year-2025-in-con-dao-1096.html Mon, 30 Dec 2024 04:12:00 GMT During the Lunar New Year 2025, numerous activities will take place in Con Dao District to celebrate the Anniversary of Communist Party of Vietnam and Lunar New Year 2025, contributing to an exciting atmosphere for the locals to enjoy the Spring Festival and celebrate Tet.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/con-dao-island-is-one-of-the-top-12-beautiful-destinations-in-vietnam-1095.html Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:12:00 GMT This isn't the first time that Con Dao has been recognized by foreign magazines as one of the most beautiful and alluring islands on the planet. Con Dao has gone through many ups and downs in its history, witnessing numerous remnants of war, but today it has risen to develop strongly while still preserving its heroic historical values.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/con-dao-the-island-ranked-among-the-most-beautiful-in-the-world-in-vietnam-is-set-to-welcome-civilized-light-with-a-project-near-5-trillion-vnd-1094.html Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:12:00 GMT In December 2024, the project to supply electricity from the national grid to Con Dao District will be implemented, with electricity expected to reach Con Dao by the fourth quarter of 2025.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/the-rare-and-precious-olive-ridley-turtle-laid-eggs-on-con-dao-beach-1093.html Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:12:00 GMT According to information from the Con Dao National Park and Sixsenes Con Dao, around 7 AM on December 14, 2024, a mother turtle weighing about 50 kg came ashore at Dat Doc Beach in Con Dao District (Ba Ria - Vung Tau) to lay 98 eggs before heading back to the sea.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/the-return-of-the-international-cruise-ship-le-laperouse-to-con-dao-in-2024-1092.html Fri, 27 Dec 2024 02:12:00 GMT On December 18th, over 110 tourists arrived in Con Dao (Ba Ria - Vung Tau) on the international cruise ship Le Laperouse. This is the second time the ship has visited and experienced Con Dao.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/green-living-festival-with-ambassador-h-hen-nie-1091.html Fri, 27 Dec 2024 01:12:00 GMT The "Green Living Festival," organized by the Department of Information and Communications of Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province in collaboration with the Con Dao District People's Committee, aims to promote environmental protection and sustainable development of the islands in Ba Ria - Vung Tau for 2024, under the theme "For a Green Sea and Island," will officially take place on December 17 in Con Dao District.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/online-3d-exhibition-themed-con-dao-the-epic-tale-amidst-the-vast-sea-1090.html Fri, 27 Dec 2024 01:12:00 GMT On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Vietnam People's Army (22/12/1944 - 22/12/2024), in the afternoon of December 11st, at the Con Dao Museum, Con Dao District (Ba Ria-Vung Tau), the Con Dao National Monuments Conservation Center (Department of Culture and Sports of Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province) coordinated with the National Archives Center NI ) to organize an online 3D exhibition themed "Con Dao - The Epic Tale Amidst the Vast Sea."]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/viet-nam-records-recognises-hon-trung-as-most-fertile-seabird-habitat-1089.html Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:12:00 GMT The island, which is devoid of human habitation and characterised by sparse grass and rocks, has become a crucial breeding ground for several rare seabird species.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/keeping-sacred-spaces-plastic-pollution-free-encouraging-reuse-1088.html Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:12:00 GMT ]]>