Woman turns discarded fish into delicacy in Vietnam’s Ca Mau

Woman turns discarded fish into delicacy in Vietnam’s Ca Mau

Vietnam Life

In Ca Mau, Vietnam’s southernmost province, there was once Son fish, a type of local anchovy, considered so worthless that locals often discarded it or fed it to chickens and ducks. But Phan Thi Chuyen in Tan An Commune saw potential in this humble fish and has turned it into a regional specialty.

Visitors flock to Da Nang ancient pottery village to try hands-on clay crafting

Visitors flock to Da Nang ancient pottery village to try hands-on clay crafting

Travel

Every full moon of the seventh lunar month, the Thanh Ha Pottery Ancestral Commemoration Festival in Hoi An Tay Ward, Da Nang City draws throngs of visitors to the ancient craft village to experience making ceramics themselves.

Young nature enthusiasts redefine image of snakes, reptiles through forest expeditions in Vietnam

Young nature enthusiasts redefine image of snakes, reptiles through forest expeditions in Vietnam

Vietnam Life

A group of young nature lovers from Viet Herping has spent the past six years exploring forests across Vietnam to find, film, and protect snakes and other reptiles.

5 ancient trees in Vinh Long recognized as Vietnam Heritage Trees

5 ancient trees in Vinh Long recognized as Vietnam Heritage Trees

Vietnam Life

The Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment (VACNE) and local authorities have officially recognized five ancient trees in Vinh Long Province as Vietnam Heritage Trees.

Hanoi artist transforms corn husks into exquisite floral art

Hanoi artist transforms corn husks into exquisite floral art

Vietnam Life

What once were overlooked agricultural by‑products have become works of art in the hands of Nguyen Trang Phuong, who transforms dry corn husks into vivid flowers — lotus, peach blossoms, tea roses — breathing new life into materials often consigned to livestock feed or discarded as waste.

G-Dragon to perform in Hanoi in November as part of world tour

G-Dragon to perform in Hanoi in November as part of world tour

Vietnam Life

South Korean singer and rapper G-Dragon will perform in Hanoi on November 8 as part of his 2025 world tour, organizers announced on Friday.

Miss Grand Vietnam contestant’s costume inspired by altar sparks controversy

Miss Grand Vietnam contestant’s costume inspired by altar sparks controversy

Vietnam Life

A costume inspired by Vietnamese altars and displayed during the national costume segment of the Miss Grand Vietnam 2025 pageant has drawn public criticism, with some social media users questioning whether the design was appropriate for a beauty contest.

Young Vietnamese turn seashells into unique fashion

Young Vietnamese turn seashells into unique fashion

Vietnam Life

Discarded seashells and conchs from the sea are being transformed into eye-catching bikinis, delicate jewelry, and decorative accessories for handbags and silk conical hats, thanks to the creativity of young Vietnamese artisans.

Vietnam’s ‘Red Rain’ war film hits $18.9mn as industry eyes $37.8mn milestone

Vietnam’s ‘Red Rain’ war film hits $18.9mn as industry eyes $37.8mn milestone

Vietnam Life

Vietnamese war film ‘Red Rain’ has crossed the VND500 billion (US$18.9 million) mark in box office receipts, fueled by strong ticket sales and raising hopes that a domestic film could soon hit the VND1 trillion ($37.8 million) milestone.

Baguette? No, banh mi: Vietnam celebrates independence from French rule

Baguette? No, banh mi: Vietnam celebrates independence from French rule

Vietnam Life

As Vietnam celebrates the 80th anniversary of its declaration of independence from colonial rule this week, French cultural influence remains ubiquitous, but not many people in the Southeast Asian nation are aware of its prevalence.