Old tradition, new flavor: Ca Mau crab marinated in fish sauce gains modern appeal
Vietnam LifeFrom a humble salted crab dish in Ca Mau, Vietnam’s southernmost province, a man has spent time and effort transforming it into a specialty: ‘cua gach ngam mam nhi’ (crab with tomalley marinated in high-grade fish sauce).
Miss Charm 2025 contestants embrace rural life in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
Vietnam LifeThirty-nine contestants from the Miss Charm 2025 pageant traded glamorous gowns for the simplicity of ‘ao ba ba,’ a traditional garment of the southern region, and ‘khan ran’ (striped scarf) as they transformed into Mekong Delta farm girls during a recent cultural experience trip to Can Tho City in southern Vietnam.
Vietnam’s pine-forest contemporary art museum marks decade of growth
Vietnam LifeNestled within the Dai Lai pine forest of Phu Tho Province in northern Vietnam, the Flamingo Museum of Contemporary Art has become one of Southeast Asia’s most notable art spaces.
Century-old French villa in central Vietnam faces uncertain future
Vietnam LifeA French colonial-era villa in Hue City, central Vietnam remains in a state of disrepair, three years after authorities considered relocating it to preserve the historic structure.
Vietnam’s Con Dao National Park added to IUCN Green List
Vietnam LifeCon Dao National Park in Ho Chi Minh City has been added to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Green List, the third protected area in Vietnam to receive the designation.
Vietnam Happy Fest 2025 to turn central Hanoi into happiness hub next month
Vietnam LifeFrom December 5 to 7, the pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi will turn into a happiness-themed public space with a series of events under the Vietnam Happy Fest 2025.
Young Vietnamese author chronicles Himalayan journey after cancer surgery
Vietnam LifeThe book ‘Haama Breath’ by Vashna Thien Kim was officially debuted in Hanoi on Friday, recounting her extraordinary winter ascent of the Himalayas to test a breathing method she developed for herself during two years of recovery following cancer surgery.
Economic pressure, uncertainty drive young Vietnamese to delay marriage, childbearing
Vietnam LifeAs financial pressures rise and personal setbacks reshape life plans, many young Vietnamese say marriage and parenthood are no longer obligations, raising questions about why those who delay or skip them are still judged harshly.
Vietnam’s national treasure: Fully restored Tara Bodhisattva statue unveiled to public
Vietnam LifeFor the first time since its sacred ritual objects were restored, the fully reassembled national treasure of the Tara Bodhisattva statue has been opened for public viewing at the Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture, alongside 18 other national treasures.
‘Ky Nam Inn’ and Do Thi Hai Yen’s journey ‘back’ to cinema
Vietnam LifeAfter a decade away from the silver screen since her leading role in ‘Big Father, Small Father and Other Stories…’ (2015), Do Thi Hai Yen returns to cinema with ‘Ky Nam Inn’ (2025), in which her leading role of quiet depth and emotional complexity marks a personal ‘return’ to her dream of filmmaking she has always carried.
