Vietnam’s elusive Bombay duck: A risky but rewarding catch in Ca Mau waters
Vietnam LifeBefore dawn breaks over the southern coast of Vietnam, 51-year-old Kim Van Thang is already wide awake.
New seafood noodle stall in Ho Chi Minh City’s Vung Tau resets coastal family legacy
Vietnam LifeIt may be a newcomer among famous noodle stalls, but a ‘hu tieu hai san’ (seafood rice noodle soup) in Ho Chi Minh City’s Vung Tau Ward, part of former Vung Tau City in old Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province before a recent merger, is quickly becoming a must-try for locals and tourists alike.
My Thien pottery: A 200-year-old heritage in central Vietnam
Vietnam LifeThe traditional pottery craft of My Thien Village, with a history spanning over two centuries, in central Vietnam has officially been recognized as national intangible cultural heritage by Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.
Fragrant revival: Hanoi’s West Lake lotus blooms again after years of decline
Vietnam LifeAfter years of shrinking lotus fields along the banks of Hanoi’s iconic West Lake, a fragrant revival is quietly taking root.
Over 1,000 yoga lovers join int’l performance in Da Nang
Vietnam LifeThe International Mass Yoga Performance – Da Nang 2025 took place on Monday in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, bringing together more than 1,000 domestic and international yoga enthusiasts.
Is drinking really an indispensable part of work in Vietnam?
Vietnam LifeAs a young Vietnamese woman new to the workforce, I find myself exhausted by the noisy drinking parties where work-related connections seem to get diluted in alcohol.
Miss Cosmo Vietnam 2025 crown goes to Ho Chi Minh City beauty
Vietnam LifeTriumphing over 42 other contestants, Nguyen Hoang Phuong Linh, representing Ho Chi Minh City, was crowned Miss Cosmo Vietnam 2025 during the pageant’s finale held in south-central Khanh Hoa Province on Saturday evening.
Take a trip to Yang Bay — an emerald in Vietnam’s Nha Trang
TravelJust 40km from downtown Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, Yang Bay is a must-visit destination where unspoiled nature, rich local culture, and a commitment to sustainable tourism come together in harmony.
Vietnamese engineering graduate gives traditional conical hats a modern cultural twist
Vietnam LifeIn a small rented room tucked inside the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City, Tieu Tuong Huy sits surrounded by conical hats and paintbrushes — far from the path his engineering degree once laid out for him.
In Hanoi’s lotus-scented tradition, purity is secret to perfect tea
Vietnam LifeIn the still, fragrant air of West Lake in Hanoi, artisans begin their work with silent precision. The slightest scent — of garlic, perfume, or even ripe fruit — could ruin an entire batch of lotus tea.
