4th Michelin Guide Vietnam features 193 establishments, still overlooks 'banh mi'
Vietnam LifeThe 2026 Michelin Guide Vietnam, announced in Hanoi on Thursday, recognized 193 restaurants and eateries, the largest number since the guide debuted in the country. However, 'banh mi,' one of Vietnam’s most internationally acclaimed street foods, remains absent from the list.
Vietnam’s Buon Ma Thuot ranks among world’s top 15 food destinations for 2026
Vietnam LifeBuon Ma Thuot in Vietnam’s Dak Lak Province has been ranked fourth among the world’s 15 best food destinations for 2026 by U.S.-based National Geographic, surpassing well-known culinary centers such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
French photographer reissues book, exhibits photos of Vietnam pagodas
Vietnam LifeMore than 30 photographs of Vietnamese pagodas by French photographer Nicolas Cornet are on display at IDECAF in Ho Chi Minh City, in a free exhibition open to the public.
New destination for Vietnam’s running community unveiled
Vietnam Lifeadidas officially opened its Sala Running Store following its launch event in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday.
Son Tung M-TP brings Vietnamese cultural symbols to new MV featuring American rapper Tyga
Vietnam LifeVietnamese pop star Son Tung M-TP on Thursday night released an internationally scaled project, in which he teamed up with Vietnamese-American rapper Tyga for the single “Come My Way.”
What to keep on Vietnam’s sidewalks: Order, street life, city's soul or whole?
Vietnam Life"It would be sad if one day every sidewalk became spotless, yet cold and identical."
Nguyen Thu Thao, Nguyen Han Viet crowned Miss and Mister Tourism Vietnam 2026
Vietnam LifeNguyen Thu Thao and Nguyen Han Viet claimed the titles of Miss and Mister Tourism Vietnam 2026, respectively, after surpassing 28 other contestants during the pageant’s final night on Saturday in Can Tho City.
Slow-braised mackerel with toasted bread stir memories in central Vietnam
Vietnam LifeIn a village west of Da Nang City, central Vietnam, the arrival of mackerel from the coast still brings back memories of smoky kitchens, wood-fired stoves, and a humble dish that generations of families grew up with: slow-braised fish cooked until the bones have softened enough to melt on the tongue.
Vietnamese ‘bun cha,’ ‘thit kho tau’ among Asia’s top pork dishes in TasteAtlas rankings
Vietnam LifeVietnamese dishes including ‘bun cha’ (grilled pork meatballs with vermicelli noodles), ‘thit kho tau’ (Vietnamese caramelized pork belly), ‘nem lui’ (grilled ground pork on lemongrass skewers), and ‘com tam suon’ (broken rice with grilled pork) were named among the top Asian pork dishes in rankings released by food guide TasteAtlas.
Hervé Koubi’s acclaimed dance work ‘What the Day Owes to the Night’ to tour Vietnam next month
Vietnam Life“What the Day Owes to the Night (Ce que le jour doit à la nuit),” the internationally acclaimed dance production by French-Algerian choreographer Hervé Koubi, is set to tour Vietnam next month with performances scheduled in Hue, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hanoi.
