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Seasonal delicacy: The craft of ‘banh ba trang’ for Duanwu Festival in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam LifeAround 10 days before the Duanwu Festival, the Linh Lan workshop in District 6, Ho Chi Minh City is busy preparing 'banh ba trang' (zongzi), a must-have dish for the Hoa (Chinese-Vietnamese) community during the celebration, which falls on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month.
This Ho Chi Minh City stall cooks ‘bun rieu’ over firewood for nearly half a century
Vietnam LifeTucked in Alley 72 on Banh Van Tran Street, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City, is a humble ‘bun rieu’ (Vietnamese crab noodle soup) stall that has been cooking over firewood for the past 48 years.
Mud surfaces near excavation site of Hanoi metro project
Vietnam NewsMud surfaced from underground on Cat Linh Street in Dong Da District, Hanoi, near the excavation site of the Nhon - Hanoi Station metro project, on Tuesday afternoon.
Namia River Retreat: Hoi An’s hidden charm – A new chapter of wellness hospitality in central Vietnam
TravelNestled on a secluded islet along the Thu Bon River, Namia River Retreat opened its doors in December 2024 as Hoi An’s first and only luxury resort offering all private pool villas.
Where colors meet characters: Face painting traditions of Binh Dinh’s 'tuong' stage
Vietnam LifeIn the heart of south-central Vietnam, long before the curtain rises, 'tuong' (classical Vietnamese opera) performers spend hours transforming themselves—brush in hand, spirit alight.
Red-hot tradition: Inside the steamy kitchens of Quy Nhon’s fish workers
Vietnam LifeIn the coastal ward of Hai Cang, in Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province, located in south-central Vietnam, the rhythm of the sea is matched only by the steady hum of labor behind the port. Fishing boats come and go with the tide, but just steps from the docks, another tradition endures in the sweltering, smoky heat.
Vietnam's Ninh Binh kicks off 2025 Tourism Week amid golden rice harvest
Travel May 24, 2025Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2025, themed 'The Golden Tam Coc – Trang An,' officially opened on Friday in the Tam Coc – Bich Dong tourism area in northern Vietnam, marked by the sound of traditional drums and colorful ceremonial flags.
Thai Festival showcases cultural heritage and creative innovation in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City May 24, 2025Throngs of local residents, especially those who are in love with Thai music, film and food, on Friday night flocked to attend the Thai Festival in Ho Chi Minh City 2025.
Discover the quiet allure of Nhon Ly fishing village in south-central Vietnam
Vietnam Life May 23, 2025Just 20 kilometers from the heart of Quy Nhon City in Binh Dinh Province, the quiet fishing village of Nhon Ly offers a serene coastal escape on the Phuong Mai Peninsula.
Vietnam housing conditions improve over past decade: official data
Vietnam News May 22, 2025Housing conditions in Vietnam improved significantly between 2014 and 2024, with average living space and structural quality both rising, according to new data released by the General Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.
Conquering Ngoc Linh peak: The rooftop of Central Highlands and southern Vietnam
Travel May 22, 2025After a full day of trekking uphill with backpacks and walking sticks, a group of 11 tourists from Quang Nam Province and Da Nang City recently reached the 2,605-meter-high summit of Ngoc Linh in the Annamite Range in central Vietnam.
From childhood treat to tourist favorite: Java plums make a day in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
Vietnam Life May 21, 2025Every year in early May, the first light rains mark the start of Java plum season in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta.
Vietnamese tour operator combines river cleanup with sightseeing in Hoi An
Travel May 20, 2025A tour operator in Hoi An, a popular tourist city in Quang Nam Province, central Vietnam, is offering river cleanup experiences as part of a sightseeing tour to promote responsible tourism during the low international season.
A tasty experience: ‘Banh xeo’ with wild greens at ‘Forbidden’ Mountain in southern Vietnam
Travel May 19, 2025Nestled in the heart of An Giang Province in southern Vietnam, Cam Mountain—literally translated as ‘Forbidden’ Mountain—is a serene haven where nature and tradition intertwine.
Thousands of giant trees felled for road project in Vietnam’s Central Highlands
Vietnam News May 18, 2025Thousands of large trees have been cut down to make room for a road project in Kon Plong District of the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum.
Vietnam’s Quang Tri Province opens trial trekking tours to highest peaks
Travel May 17, 2025Authorities in north-central Vietnam’s Quang Tri Province have approved a pilot ecotourism project offering trekking tours to Pa Thien – Voi Mep peaks, the highest point in the province, local officials said on Friday.
Rain floods street outside suburban Ho Chi Minh City hospital, stranding patients
Ho Chi Minh City May 16, 2025A sudden downpour on Thursday afternoon flooded Ba Trieu Street in front of Hoc Mon Regional General Hospital, stranding patients and their families in the suburban district of Ho Chi Minh City.
Though flavors change, ‘banh khot’ still reigns supreme in Vietnam’s Vung Tau
Vietnam Life May 15, 2025For many visitors to this coastal city, ‘banh khot’ is more than just a meal, it is a ritual.
