Summer without smartphones: Vietnamese parents send kids to countryside for a screen break
EducationWith limited outdoor space in crowded cities, some Vietnamese parents are sending their children to the countryside for a summer of farming, playing outdoors and spending time with grandparents.
Following river, fields, seasons for taste of rural life in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
Vietnam LifeFor generations, people in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta have built a distinctive food culture around the river, rice fields, and changing seasons, turning fish, shrimp, crabs, snails, and wild vegetables into rustic dishes while welcoming guests with the region’s trademark warmth and hospitality.
In cap and gown, Vietnamese graduate returns to thank remote village for his Master’s journey
Vietnam LifeAfter nearly eight years with the people of Ta Lai in Dong Nai City, southern Vietnam, Tuan Khanh, 28, returned in his cap and gown to take photos with local residents before receiving his master’s degree as a gesture of gratitude.
Rare artifacts reveal hidden history of Saigon Special Forces
Vietnam LifeHundreds of historic artifacts at the Biet Dong Saigon - Gia Dinh Museum in Ho Chi Minh City shed light on the legendary urban guerrillas who operated in the heart of the southern Vietnamese city during wartime.
Foreigners get hooked on Vietnamese coffee despite sleepless nights
Expat LifeVietnamese coffee is famous for its bold flavor and high caffeine content, thanks to the use of robusta beans, leaving foreign visitors with memorable—and often hilarious—experiences when they take a sip.
'Banh mi' vs. burger: Which is better?
Expat LifeCousins in the bread roll sphere, Vietnamese 'banh mi' and the American burger share a unique secret in their respective histories. There are some raw facts that might shock you.
Vietnam's Dak Lak records first dengue death of 2026
Vietnam LifeDak Lak Province in the Central Highlands has recorded its first death from dengue of the year, according to the province's Department of Health
39m-high pagoda tower adorned with millions of shells, coral in Vietnam
TravelA pagoda in Vietnam stands out for its distinctive sea-inspired architecture, with a tower built mainly from coral and cement and decorated with seashells.
Central Vietnam's Bui Hui Plateau Festival lures thousands with vast grasslands, distinctive H’re culture
TravelThousands of visitors gravitated to a commune in central Vietnam this weekend to take in its sweeping grasslands and experience the distinctive culture of the H’re ethnic community.
Don’t risk it for a photo: Veteran diver warns of health, safety risks as freediving takes off in Vietnam
TravelA Vietnamese diver with more than 10 years of experience warns of safety and environmental risks as freediving gains popularity in Vietnam.
