Hue-style braised mackerel scads: A taste of care and tradition
Vietnam LifeAt first glance, 'ca nuc kho ot' — Hue-style braised mackerel scads with chili — may look like an ordinary home meal, yet behind this humble dish lies a story of care, tradition, and the enduring spirit of Vietnamese cooking.
Berlin Silver Bear winner ‘Roter Himmel’ opens German film festival in Vietnam
Vietnam Life‘Roter Himmel,’ the Berlin Silver Bear-winning film directed by Christian Petzold, opened the Vietnam leg of KinoFest 2025, an annual German film festival organized by the Goethe-Institut across Southeast Asia.
Story behind Huong Giang’s appointment as Vietnam’s Miss Universe 2025 contender
Vietnam LifeIn the absence of a traditional pageant, Valentin Tran, president of Miss Universe Vietnam Organization (MUVN), has affirmed that the appointment of this year’s representative is a strategic decision to uphold the mission of empowering Vietnamese women on the global stage.
Award-winning photographer celebrates 25 years capturing Vietnamese life
Vietnam LifeAn exhibition featuring works by photographer Tran The Phong is being held at the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Association to celebrate his 25-year journey in photography.
Vietnamese film ‘Ky Nam Inn’ wins award at Hawaii International Film Festival
Vietnam LifeKy Nam Inn, directed by Leon Le, has won the Kau Ka Hoku (Shooting Star) Award, one of the main honors at the Hawaii International Film Festival, Variety reported on Friday.
2-week Thang Long – Hanoi Festival 2025 to enliven Vietnam's capital with diverse activities
Vietnam LifeThe Thang Long – Hanoi Festival 2025 will take place from November 1 to 16 under the theme “Heritage – Connection – Modernity”, featuring 30 exciting activities that honor the capital’s rich cultural values.
Louis Koo, Sammo Hung to headline Hong Kong film gala in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam LifeHong Kong action stars Louis Koo and Sammo Hung will visit Vietnam from November 6 to 8 for the first Hong Kong Film Gala in the country, organizers said on Sunday.
In Ho Chi Minh City, mother grows rooftop pumpkin patch for Mid-Autumn Festival, Halloween
Vietnam LifeFor Tran Thi Tuyet Nhung, a mother of three living in Ho Chi Minh City, the changing of the seasons is marked not only by festivals, but by what grows in her rooftop garden.
Musical about girl affected by Agent Orange to be staged in Vietnam, South Korea
Vietnam LifeThe Vietnam Youth Theatre, in collaboration with South Korea’s SangsangMaru Theater and the Guri Cultural Foundation, is producing the musical ‘My Dream,’ which tells the story of a Vietnamese girl affected by Agent Orange.
G-Dragon concert in Hanoi sells out in 30 minutes
Vietnam LifeTickets for South Korean singer G-Dragon’s upcoming concert in Hanoi sold out within 30 minutes on Thursday, amid high demand across the Asia-Pacific leg of his world tour.
