What to keep on Vietnam’s sidewalks: Order, street life, city's soul or whole?
Vietnam Life"It would be sad if one day every sidewalk became spotless, yet cold and identical."
Nguyen Thu Thao, Nguyen Han Viet crowned Miss and Mister Tourism Vietnam 2026
Vietnam LifeNguyen Thu Thao and Nguyen Han Viet claimed the titles of Miss and Mister Tourism Vietnam 2026, respectively, after surpassing 28 other contestants during the pageant’s final night on Saturday in Can Tho City.
Slow-braised mackerel with toasted bread stir memories in central Vietnam
Vietnam LifeIn a village west of Da Nang City, central Vietnam, the arrival of mackerel from the coast still brings back memories of smoky kitchens, wood-fired stoves, and a humble dish that generations of families grew up with: slow-braised fish cooked until the bones have softened enough to melt on the tongue.
Vietnamese ‘bun cha,’ ‘thit kho tau’ among Asia’s top pork dishes in TasteAtlas rankings
Vietnam LifeVietnamese dishes including ‘bun cha’ (grilled pork meatballs with vermicelli noodles), ‘thit kho tau’ (Vietnamese caramelized pork belly), ‘nem lui’ (grilled ground pork on lemongrass skewers), and ‘com tam suon’ (broken rice with grilled pork) were named among the top Asian pork dishes in rankings released by food guide TasteAtlas.
Hervé Koubi’s acclaimed dance work ‘What the Day Owes to the Night’ to tour Vietnam next month
Vietnam Life“What the Day Owes to the Night (Ce que le jour doit à la nuit),” the internationally acclaimed dance production by French-Algerian choreographer Hervé Koubi, is set to tour Vietnam next month with performances scheduled in Hue, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hanoi.
Over 70 shoulder-pole vendors parade along Da Nang beach for food festival opening
Vietnam LifeMany beachgoers were surprised on Wednesday to see more than 70 vendors carrying traditional shoulder poles in a procession along My Khe Beach in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, as the city launched the Da Nang Food Tour Festival 2026.
What’s new in regulations on protecting Vietnam's Hoi An Ancient Town
Vietnam LifeBuilt on long-standing community consensus, regulations governing the conservation of Hoi An Ancient Town have played a key role in preserving the heritage site and guiding its development for decades.
Vietnamese couture shines at Cannes 2026
Vietnam LifeVietnamese couture drew attention at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival as Luciana Fuster, winner of Miss Grand International 2023, appeared on the red carpet in a gown by Vietnamese designer Nguyen Minh Tuan.
Thai artist spends 2 weeks creating portraits of Vietnamese painter Bui Xuan Phai
Vietnam LifeThai artist Vichit Nongnual has spent nearly two weeks fully immersed in studying images and references of Vietnamese painter Bui Xuan Phai to create portraits of the renowned artist.
Cats from several countries gather in Hanoi for beauty pageant
Vietnam LifeAs many as 80 cat contestants from countries such as China, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam are in Hanoi to compete in a cat pageant at the WCF International Family Cat Show, which runs until Sunday.
