Hanoi ‘bun rieu’ stall shut over hygiene complaint from Chinese tourist
Vietnam News 11:15 06/03/2026Authorities in Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi have ordered the closure of a long-standing ‘bun rieu’ (Vietnamese crab noodle soup) eatery on Hang Luoc Street following hygiene concerns raised by a Chinese tourist on social media.
Investigation: Behind glittering wedding halls in Ho Chi Minh City are lapses in food safety, oversight
In-Depth 17:13 13/01/2026Crystal chandeliers, mirror-polished tables, and uniformed staff project an image of luxury at wedding and banquet halls in Ho Chi Minh City. A Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper exposé, however, found a far less glamorous reality behind the polished façade.
Japan’s AEON apologizes after rats found on food counter at Saigon mall
Economy 17:19 10/08/2020Two small rodents were spotted inside a cabinet displaying ready-to-serve foods