This Hue 'banh mi' shop caps orders at 3 per buyer, and still draws huge queues
Vietnam NewsA ‘banh mi’ shop in Hue City, central Vietnam has become a social media sensation, drawing crowds from dawn until noon and limiting each customer to just three plain loaves of its signature Thanh Co (ancient citadel) ‘banh mi’ .
Can Tho grows 25,000 potted rice plants for Vietnam International Rice Festival
Vietnam LifeCan Tho is growing 25,000 potted rice plants for display at the second Vietnam International Rice Industry Festival, the city’s Department of Agriculture and Environment said on Saturday.
What keeps Da Lat Market thriving as traditional markets fade
Vietnam LifeAs many traditional markets struggle with prolonged slow business and vendors sit waiting for customers, Da Lat Market remains bustling, with shoppers and sellers constantly coming and going. What is keeping this market so busy?
Vietnam contestant brings coconut candy, rice paper to Mister International 2026
Vietnam LifeVietnam’s Nguyen Vu Linh is showcasing the Mekong Delta’s river life and traditional craft villages in an introduction video for Mister International 2026, bringing local culture to the international stage.
Does Vietnamese cuisine need to rely on Michelin ratings?
Vietnam LifeVietnam has no shortage of delicious dishes, but its cuisine relies on ratings by Michelin, a foreign organization, raising the question of whether the country should develop its own Michelin-style ‘star map’ for local food.
Ho Chi Minh City motorbike food tour named among world’s best
Vietnam LifeA motorbike food tour in Ho Chi Minh City has been ranked as one of the top food experiences on the planet, as per Tripadvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Awards.
Vietnam has more than 180,000 YouTube channels with over 10,000 subscribers
Vietnam LifeEvery day, 93 percent of Internet users in Vietnam watch YouTube. The platform continues to lead the country in online content consumption and video streaming.
Surprising stories behind Hanoi’s famous ‘Hang’ streets
Vietnam LifeAt first glance, Hang Chieu Street looks like a window into old Hanoi, home to the city’s last surviving ancient gate, O Quan Chuong (Hanoi Old City Gate). But it was actually the first street in the Old Quarter to be rebuilt with features of a modern Western city.
The mystery of drums with 'ears' in Vietnam’s Central Highlands
Vietnam LifeCollector Dang Minh Tam said drums are considered sacred by people in Vietnam’s Central Highlands. They even 'pierce the ears' of the drumhead so that the drum can hear the spirits’ voices from the left and right.
Hong Tra Ngo Gia: Inside the brand’s appeal to young Vietnamese consumers amid tax debt
Vietnam LifeAffordable prices, a light taste, a wide range of choices and convenient locations are among the reasons young customers in Vietnam say they are drawn to Hong Tra Ngo Gia (Wujia Black Tea).
