Beached whale dies off south-central Vietnam coast
Vietnam NewsA nearly four-meter-long whale weighing about one metric ton died shortly after it was found beached on Saturday morning in Ninh Thuan Province, south-central Vietnam, a local official confirmed the same day.
Store of Thai-owned meat producer C.P. Vietnam under investigation over food safety allegations
Vietnam NewsAuthorities in Vietnam’s southern province of Soc Trang have launched an investigation into food safety practices at a retail store operated by C.P. Vietnam (CPV), following a viral social media post alleging the sale of contaminated meat.
Hanoi metro station roof left damaged for months as wear shows on 3-year-old line
Vietnam NewsSeveral parts of Hanoi’s Cat Linh–Ha Dong urban railway, in operation since late 2021, are showing signs of wear and damage, with the roof at Yen Nghia station suffering a large hole that has gone unrepaired for months.
American congressmen highlight Vietnam as US’s increasingly important partner
Vietnam NewsA visiting bipartisan delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives has affirmed that Vietnam holds a special relationship with the U.S. and plays an increasingly important role in its foreign policy.
Ho Chi Minh City’s famous 1-hour ‘banh canh’ stall closes after 50 years
Vietnam LifeIn recent days, news about the closure of the famous "one-hour" banh canh gio heo (pork knuckle noodle soup) stall in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City after nearly 50 years of operation prompted a rush of customers hoping to enjoy one last bowl.
Samsung Vietnam executive visits Tuoi Tre newspaper
Vietnam NewsKim Yong Sup, vice president of Samsung Vietnam, led a delegation to the headquarters of Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper on Friday, highlighting the company’s 30-year presence in Vietnam and its commitments to economic development and social responsibility.
Rare golden tiger prawn discovered in Vietnam’s Ca Mau
Vietnam NewsWhile harvesting shrimp, a family in Ca Mau, the southernmost province of Vietnam, discovered a uniquely bright yellow tiger prawn.
Vietnam investigates Hanoi pharmacy for unregistered, substandard medicines, including diabetes drug
Vietnam NewsVietnam’s drug regulator is investigating a pharmacy in Hanoi after tests uncovered a diabetes medication containing insufficient levels of its active ingredient, along with six other imported drugs lacking registration documents or clear origins.
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.
