Traditional bakeries in Ho Chi Minh City’s Cho Lon area keep the Mid-Autumn spirit alive
Ho Chi Minh CityAs the eighth lunar month begins, traditional Chinese bakeries in Ho Chi Minh City’s Cho Lon area, home to the Chinese Vietnamese community in the city, fire up their ovens for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Hanoi through the eyes of autumn lovers
Vietnam LifeFrom tree-lined streets and quiet lakes to flower vendors and unhurried afternoons, Hanoi takes on a softer, more tranquil character in autumn, drawing both residents and visitors who return year after year to capture its familiar charm.
Vietnam’s Can Tho to host food fair featuring chef Martin Yan
Vietnam LifeA food fair featuring internationally renowned chef Martin Yan will take place in Can Tho City, located in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region, from September 25 to October 4.
Vietnam’s nearly 400-year-old fishing village worships 2 giant whale skeletons
Vietnam LifeThe nearly 400-year-old fishing village in Quang Tri Province, north-central Vietnam is home to two enormous whale skeletons and dozens of whale graves bearing remarkably distinctive names.
Vietnam’s Da Nang cracks down on foreigner residence violations, fines $26,500
Vietnam NewsAuthorities in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, have launched a crackdown on violations involving the residence and activities of foreigners, inspecting 781 accommodation facilities and imposing total fines of nearly US$26,500, the Da Nang Department of Public Security said on Monday.
Conservationists, fishermen dive to remove ‘ghost nets’ off central Vietnam island
Vietnam LifeTwice a year, a small boat carries divers equipped with air tanks, ropes and specialized gear from Con Co Island in Quang Tri Province to the surrounding protected waters, where they dive to the seabed to remove abandoned fishing nets and free marine animals from the deadly traps.
Enough is enough: An expat’s take on smoking while driving in Vietnam
Expat Life"I would be very happy to see laws passed that stamp out the practice of smoking on motorbikes."
Da Nang to host first photography award on human rights
Vietnam LifeDa Nang is launching its first photography award under the theme 'Happy Danang 2026,' offering a human rights perspective on life in the coastal city in central Vietnam.
Which foreign author has had the most books published in Vietnam?
Vietnam LifeHigashino Keigo, a major figure in Japan's mystery genre, is the foreign author with the most works translated and published in Vietnam, with more than 60 titles to date and around 70 expected by the end of 2026.
Dai Tam’s 'banh cong': A crispy fritter with 100 years of history in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
TravelFormer Dai Tam Commune, now part of My Xuyen Ward in Can Tho City, is known for many local specialties, but its most famous dish is 'banh cong,' a crispy savory fritter.
