Miss Grand Vietnam 2026: A British-Vietnamese beauty's journey back to her roots
Vietnam LifeBorn to a British father and Vietnamese mother, Emoura Pham’s crowning caps off a personal journey to reconnect with her heritage through the arts.
Young people queue in rain for viral Yunnan snow milk in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam LifeDespite heavy rain, young people in Ho Chi Minh City have been lining up to try Yunnan snow milk, a chilled dairy dessert from China's Yunnan Province that has gone viral on TikTok.
Vietnam’s Hoi An to host int’l lantern festival for 1st time in December
Vietnam LifeThe administration of Da Nang City in central Vietnam has issued a plan to organize the first Hoi An International Lantern Festival under the theme “Hoi An – Colors of Heritage” from December 3 to 6.
Couples encouraged to honor fallen soldiers, plant trees on wedding day in Vietnam’s Quang Tri
Vietnam LifeAuthorities in Quang Tri Province, north-central Vietnam are encouraging couples to lay flowers at martyrs’ cemeteries and plant commemorative trees at public places and historical sites, as well as adopt more meaningful and environmentally friendly practices on their wedding day.
The silent looms of Vietnam: How Muong women revive art of weaving
Vietnam LifeAn ancient textile tradition was quietly slipping into history, until a collective of ethnic women in northwestern Vietnam decided to weave a new future.
Living statues brave Da Lat’s cold nights to earn extra income
Vietnam LifeIn the cold mist of Da Lat, a popular tourist destination in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, young performers stand motionless for hours each night, embracing the demanding art of living statues to earn extra income.
Maker responds to fake diamond allegations over Vietnam’s $114,000 pageant crown
Vietnam LifeThe maker behind the crown awarded at the 2023 Miss Business Global pageant has rejected allegations circulating on social media that the piece valued at VND3 billion (US$114,000) was made with fake diamonds.
3 pre-Champa kilns dating back nearly 2,000 years unearthed in central Vietnam
Vietnam LifeAn emergency excavation at Chau Sa Ancient Citadel in Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam has uncovered three roof tile kilns dating back to around the second and third centuries.
Giant shark kite steals show at border-area contest in southern Vietnam
Vietnam LifeA giant shark-shaped kite and dozens of colorful creations filled the sky over Thuong Phuoc Commune in Dong Thap Province, southerm Vietnam on Saturday, drawing hundreds of visitors to a lively border-area kite-flying contest.
Be aware in Vietnam or you may get lost in a ‘maze’ of breakfast choices
Vietnam LifeYou may have heard of Vietnam's rich culinary culture, but nothing prepares you for the country's breakfast scene, where choosing what to eat can feel like navigating a 'maze' of delicious possibilities.
