Don't let Vietnam's 'banh mi' become food safety concern: opinion
In-Depth 18:06 04/05/2026Dozens of food poisoning cases linked to 'banh mi' have raised alarms about hygiene practices surrounding Vietnam’s iconic street food.
Bangkok food vendor curbs push city staple from the streets
World 16:45 03/05/2026Across Bangkok, aromas of garlic, chilli and grilled meat drift from roadside stalls and carts, but tighter controls on vendors threaten livelihoods and the street food culture that defines the Thai capital.
Vietnam proposes fines of over $150 for cooked food handlers failing to trim fingernails, wear gloves
Vietnam News 10:31 28/04/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Justice is reviewing a draft decree that would impose stricter fines on food safety violations, including penalties of up to VND4 million (US$152) for restaurant workers who fail to trim fingernails or wear gloves when handling cooked food.
Vietnam tightens street food safety rules
Vietnam News 14:39 10/02/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has ordered stricter food safety measures for street food vendors, warning that violations could result in fines ranging from VND500,000 (US$19) to VND3 million ($116), as concerns grow over food safety risks at informal eateries and festivals.
Hanoi named second best street food city in Asia by Time Out
Travel 14:31 22/09/2025Hanoi ranked second after Penang, Malaysia on a list of the top 10 Asian cities for the best street food, according to UK-based magazine Time Out.
Octogenarian sells desserts on Ho Chi Minh City sidewalk to care for ill son
Ho Chi Minh City 10:26 01/08/2025On a busy sidewalk along Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street in Ben Thanh Ward (former District 1), Ho Chi Minh City, right next to the Saigon Square shopping area, sits an unmarked dessert stall tended by a quiet elderly woman.
Street vendor in Da Nang summoned for allegedly overcharging Lao tourists
Travel 13:36 15/07/2025After reports circulated on social media and in various newspapers about a street food vendor on Duong Dinh Nghe Street in Da Nang City, central Vietnam allegedly overcharging six Lao tourists, authorities in An Hai Ward conducted an inspection and required the vendor to show up at the ward office at 10:00 am on Wednesday.
Oc ruoc or button tops: A tiny summer snail treat in central Vietnam
Travel 11:53 19/04/2025Button tops (Umbonium vestiarium), a familiar summer snail dish to people in central Vietnam, especially in the Quang Nam and Da Nang areas, has gradually become a signature local specialty.
'Quán’: A secret superhero of ‘real’ fast food in Ho Chi Minh City
Expat Life 10:46 23/05/2022'Often confused with street food, the small business known as a 'quán' is the very heart and soul of culinary culture'
Ho Chi Minh City’s famous food street full of life again after COVID-19 hibernation
Vietnam Life 10:01 21/10/2021Ho Thi Ky Food Street, located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City’s District 10, is vibrant again after months of being shut down due to COVID-19
Food is what I miss most on streets of Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam Life 10:39 29/07/2021'But the best thing is you can never eat oc (sea snails) alone'
85-year-old porridge stall brings old school vibe to Saigon streets
Vietnam Life 12:08 01/01/2021Porridge is considered a staple of Vietnamese street food, beloved for its low price and great taste
