Maker responds to fake diamond allegations over Vietnam’s $114,000 pageant crown
Vietnam LifeThe maker behind the crown awarded at the 2023 Miss Business Global pageant has rejected allegations circulating on social media that the piece valued at VND3 billion (US$114,000) was made with fake diamonds.
3 pre-Champa kilns dating back nearly 2,000 years unearthed in central Vietnam
Vietnam LifeAn emergency excavation at Chau Sa Ancient Citadel in Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam has uncovered three roof tile kilns dating back to around the second and third centuries.
Giant shark kite steals show at border-area contest in southern Vietnam
Vietnam LifeA giant shark-shaped kite and dozens of colorful creations filled the sky over Thuong Phuoc Commune in Dong Thap Province, southerm Vietnam on Saturday, drawing hundreds of visitors to a lively border-area kite-flying contest.
Be aware in Vietnam or you may get lost in a ‘maze’ of breakfast choices
Vietnam LifeYou may have heard of Vietnam's rich culinary culture, but nothing prepares you for the country's breakfast scene, where choosing what to eat can feel like navigating a 'maze' of delicious possibilities.
In Vietnam, commune Party chief in flip-flops becomes unlikely tourism ambassador
Vietnam LifeThough neither a social media influencer nor a professional tour guide, Nguyen Duy Tu, Party secretary of Van Son Commune in northern Vietnam's Phu Tho Province, has attracted millions of views with self-produced tourism videos, winning audiences over with his authentic style and everyday attire of a button-up shirt, trousers, and simple flip-flops.
French tourists receive unexpected lucky money during Vietnamese spiritual ritual
Vietnam LifeTwo French travelers were pleasantly surprised to receive Vietnamese banknotes while watching a traditional spiritual ritual in Hanoi, a memorable cultural experience they said they would cherish long after returning home.
Hanoi's family-recipe Pho 49A Bat Dan opens first overseas outlet in Australia
Vietnam LifeAfter decades serving diners from its iconic eatery in Hanoi's Old Quarter, Pho Gia Truyen 49A Bat Dan has expanded overseas for the first time with the opening of a franchise in Melbourne, Australia.
Young Vietnamese turn packaging waste into memory journals
Vietnam LifeInstead of documenting their lives with words alone, many young Vietnamese are transforming discarded food wrappers, receipts, ticket stubs, and other everyday packaging into creative memory journals. The trend gives ordinary keepsakes a second life while preserving personal moments in a more tangible and sustainable way.
Bowl of soy sauce noodles priced at less than $1 wins over Ho Chi Minh City's breakfast crowd
Vietnam LifeFor just VND20,000-25,000 (US$0.76-0.95), diners in Ho Chi Minh City can enjoy a colorful bowl of soy sauce noodles topped with shredded cucumber, fresh herbs, leafy greens, and crispy fried tofu. The affordable sidewalk specialty has quickly gained a loyal following among young people and office workers looking for a light, flavorful breakfast.
Vietnamese, Thai, Malaysian chefs showcase 7 durian-inspired dishes to promote Dak Lak tourism
Vietnam LifeChefs from Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia introduced seven creative dishes made with durian at a culinary showcase in Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak Province, Vietnam on Tuesday, as part of local efforts to promote Dak Lak Province's signature fruit and develop durian-based cuisine into a distinctive tourism product.
