Over 14,500 local, int’l runners explore Hanoi’s heritage on marathon route
Vietnam LifeThe fifth edition of the Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon officially opened on Friday, attracting over 14,500 runners from Vietnam and around the world to experience Hanoi’s heritage along the race route.
2nd World Cultural Festival opens in Hanoi with 50 countries, international organizations taking part
Vietnam LifeThe second World Cultural Festival on Thursday evening kicked off at the The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi.
The $3.3 banh mi: An American chef’s supersized twist draws lines in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityAn American chef is drawing long queues in Ho Chi Minh City for VND88,000 (US$3.3) banh mi, nearly three to four times the usual price, as his meat-packed take on the Vietnamese staple wins over an increasing number of local and foreign diners.
Stuck on royal burial grounds of Vietnam's last dynasty, Hue residents push for relocation
Vietnam LifeDozens of families have spent decades living in cramped, dilapidated homes within the tomb complexes of three Nguyen dynasty emperors who ruled Vietnam in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, hoping to be relocated to better housing.
Vietnam's Da Nang targets near-total elimination of homelessness, disguised begging
Vietnam LifeDa Nang aims to reduce homelessness and disguised begging by 90-100 percent in the final months of 2026, building on the central city’s previous efforts to address the issue in urban, tourism and commercial areas.
Vietnamese chili-garlic fish sauce ranks third among world's best dipping sauces
Vietnam LifeVietnamese chili-garlic fish sauce has ranked third among the world's 34 best dipping sauces, according to food website TasteAtlas.
Vietnam’s Mekong Delta residents hunt rice field rats during harvest season
Vietnam LifeAs the rice harvest nears its end in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, residents are heading into the fields to catch rice field rats, which are at their fattest after feeding on ripening rice.
Hanoi auto show to offer free entry, nearly 60 cars, test drives this weekend
Vietnam LifeAround 60 car models from the top five categories of the 2026 Car Choice Awards will be showcased in Hanoi on the weekend. Visitors can enter for free to see the cars, take test drives, and join activities offering giveaways.
A rice harvest worth $1.35 in profit: Harsh reality for a Central Highlands farmer
Vietnam LifeAfter covering costs for growing rice, a farmer in eastern Dak Lak, Vietnam’s Central Highlands, said his family was left with a profit of just VND35,000 ($1.35) from two plots. His account has drawn about 2.5 million views on social media.
Global journey of Vietnamese fish sauce through the lens of US MasterChef
Vietnam LifeFrom fishing ports and fish sauce factories to seaside dining tables, a journey through Phu Quoc took former MasterChef U.S. contestant Leslie Gilliams to the roots of fish sauce production, offering a closer look at how the condiment has become an integral part of Vietnamese culinary identity.
