4 tonnes of untraceable food seized in north-central Vietnam
Vietnam News 13:28 03/03/2026Police in Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam have teamed up with relevant forces to discover and seize some four metric tons of food products of unknown origin in a crackdown on unsafe food trading in the province.
Nearly 4 tonnes of food products of unknown origin seized in Vietnam ahead of Tet
Vietnam News 12:48 29/01/2026Police in Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam have discovered and confiscated nearly four metric tons of food products of unknown origin that were about to be released onto the market ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet.
Ho Chi Minh City opens ‘Pho’ Museum
Ho Chi Minh City 12:47 16/01/2026The ‘Pho’ Museum, a new culinary space celebrating Vietnam’s most iconic dish, has officially opened to the public in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnam’s former food safety head sentenced to 15 years in prison, husband jailed for 5 years in bribery case
Vietnam News 13:45 15/01/2026The Hanoi People’s Court on Wednesday handed down a 15-year prison sentence to Tran Viet Nga, former head of the Vietnam Food Safety Authority under the Ministry of Health, for her responsibility for VND12.7 billion (US$482,560) in bribes taken by officials under her authority, while sentencing her husband, Le Hoang, former deputy director of the Department of Disease Prevention under the ministry, to five years in prison.
How former Vietnamese food safety heads open doors to counterfeit products
Vietnam News 11:44 19/12/2025Two former directors of the Vietnam Food Safety Authority have been accused of bearing criminal responsibility for the approval of tens of thousands of products that were granted registration certificates despite their failing to meet required conditions.
Ultra-processed foods a rising threat to health: researchers
World 12:07 20/11/2025Researchers warned Wednesday that rising global consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) poses a major threat to health, calling for countries to subject some products made by huge food companies to marketing restrictions and taxes.
Restaurateur eager to explore cuisine of Vietnam’s 54 ethnicities
Travel 11:06 21/09/2025Dao Thuy Linh, who started her business with a small frog-specialty eatery, says Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups have rich food traditions that remain little known, and she wants to share them with a wider audience.
Wary diners shun restaurants, raising prospect of boost for retailers
World 17:04 20/08/2025Cash-conscious consumers choosing to eat in rather than dine out have raised the prospect of an upturn in earnings for supermarkets and food delivery firms, according to data, analysts and company executives.
In Vietnam, taking leftovers from parties sparks debate
Vietnam News 19:25 23/07/2025In Vietnam, many people see taking leftovers home from weddings or parties a practical, even considerate act, while others view it as poor manners and socially inappropriate.
Eateries in foodie haven Singapore close as costs rise, spending falls
World 10:18 10/04/2025SINGAPORE - Singapore's well-known food scene has been battered by closures in the past year, affecting low-cost hawker stalls, mid-sized operators and Michelin-star restaurants, who say costs are rising and consumers are spending less.
In Vietnam, food safety requires harsher punishment for violators
In-Depth 15:25 08/04/2025Some experts say there is nowhere else quite like Vietnam when it comes to how easy it is to enter the food and beverage industry.
Central Vietnam's coastal beauty enchants couple during 1,000km motorcycle trip
In-Depth 12:13 02/04/2025The trip cost just under VND7 million (US$272)
