Da Nang to host first photography award on human rights
Vietnam LifeDa Nang is launching its first photography award under the theme 'Happy Danang 2026,' offering a human rights perspective on life in the coastal city in central Vietnam.
Which foreign author has had the most books published in Vietnam?
Vietnam LifeHigashino Keigo, a major figure in Japan's mystery genre, is the foreign author with the most works translated and published in Vietnam, with more than 60 titles to date and around 70 expected by the end of 2026.
Dai Tam’s 'banh cong': A crispy fritter with 100 years of history in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
TravelFormer Dai Tam Commune, now part of My Xuyen Ward in Can Tho City, is known for many local specialties, but its most famous dish is 'banh cong,' a crispy savory fritter.
This ‘squat market’ in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta may change your view of 'squat markets'
Vietnam LifeCho chom hom, or 'squat markets' are often associated with disorderly stalls and sidewalk trading, but cho chom hom Vi Thanh in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta offers a very different experience, with neatly arranged produce, friendly vendors and a wide selection of homegrown and rural specialties.
Ho Chi Minh City ward calls emergency meeting as int'l school closes unexpectedly on first school day
Vietnam LifeHoa Hung Ward authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have called an emergency meeting after an international school abruptly closed Monday, the first day of the 2026-27 school year, leaving parents concerned about their children’s schooling.
Ho Chi Minh City's largest vegetarian food fest takes place with focus on green cuisine
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Ho Chi Minh City Vegetarian Food Festival 2026, or Green Food Festival 2026, began on Monday at Binh Phu Park in Binh Phu Ward, marking the start of a series of activities running through August 30.
Da Nang's Dragon Bridge to stage six consecutive fire shows for National Day
Vietnam LifeDragon Bridge, a symbol of Da Nang City in central Vietnam, will breathe fire for six consecutive nights during the National Day holiday to entertain visitors.
Into Vietnam's Truong Son mountains to witness Van Kieu's rice-sowing ritual
Vietnam LifeRice sowing is one of two important agricultural rituals in the lives of the Van Kieu people in the Truong Son mountain range in central Vietnam. Today, the intangible cultural heritage is being passed down to younger generations, helping preserve the tradition while creating new tourism opportunities.
How two American expats found home in Vietnam
Vietnam LifeAfter Forbes named Vietnam one of the best destinations for retirees, I was reminded of a story about two American friends.
What do people mean by 'Come help me move the cabinet’ in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta?
Vietnam LifeFor people in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, asking a neighbor to “come help me move a cabinet” can be a subtle way to invite them for drinks, while reflecting the region's long-standing tradition of helping one another.
