A well for sonsPeople in a village give birth mainly to sons and the belief is that it's because of the water they drink from a well.
Snake heart not for the faint of heartThe list of things I eat in Vietnam grows weirder by the month, and by the mouthful, writes David Cornish.
Vietnam, Singapore team up for tourist wharf in DanangA Vietnamese company and its Singaporean partner will establish a joint-venture to develop an international tourist wharf to receive cruise ships at Danang’s Tien Sa Port.
Getting luckyAs I continue discovering Vietnam, one word that always seems to be on the tip of peoples tongues is the word luck, writes David Cornish.
The beauty of an oil painting at Quan Ba FieldQuan Ba is a highland district located 47km away from the centre of Ha Giang Province. The view from above is breathtaking.
Honking me crazyThere is a sound plaguing the streets of Hanoi and driving in Vietnam is driving some people mad, writes David Cornish.
It's not easy to be a legendLegend's Beer boasts a confident name and provides a unique experience for beer drinkers.
Destined for fixing structuresA Vietnamese man was able to successfully fix a sinking building, which weighs over 4,200 tonnes and was on the verge of collapse.
100,000 attend Yen Tu openingFestival season on Yen Tu's sacred mountain were launched yesterday morning with special performances and traditional rites.
Choosing to work in VietnamAn environment with favourable conditions for researching, working and improving knowledge will attract and keep young, educated talents in Vietnam.
Special award for Vietnamese AstrophysicistVietnamese-American professor Trinh Xuan Thuan was awarded the UNESCO Kalinga Prize for his contribution to science in 2009.
Buffalo artThirty artists used their talents to make art using the backs of buffalos at Doi Son field in Ha Nam Province on Saturday.
Lantern Festival in full effectThere were about 50 of the most outstanding lanterns chosen to participate in the 2nd Annual Lantern Festival in Hoi An.
Full blooms welcome springCan Tho is splattered with the colourful petals of many kinds of flowers as spring is welcome.
Plenty of green bananasGreen bananas are a must-have for the altar during Tet. Traders rushed to Hanoi to supply the demand.
A flowered affairFlowers can be seen virtually everywhere in anticipation of Tet. Beautiful flower markets have been setup from the countryside to the city.
Beautiful faces and hard scarred hands of wushu womenThey may look like models but their training in ancient martial art “Wushu” often leaves them bruised and cut from swords and lances.
So this is TetThe Lunar New Year is a special event filled with tradition, history, joy and celebration, writes David Cornish.
Full blooms look nice but not for growersThe effort to transport harvests south adds to the hurt of failed harvests for growers.
11:05 PM - January 27, 2026The Pure Land exhibition brings Himalayan culture and landscapes to Vietnam
Piano Land brings 1,022 cruise passengers to Khanh HoaThe cruise ship Piano Land, flying the Bermuda flag, docked at Cam Ranh International...
HCM City assigns Thaco to study Ben Thanh-Thu Thiem metro lineHo Chi Minh City has assigned Thaco to prepare a feasibility study for the Ben Thanh-Thu...
Hanoi to add six boat piers, widen roads around West LakeHanoi has approved plans to widen key roads around West Lake and build six boat piers as...
Barriers approved to control access to Ba Den MountainAuthorities in Tay Ninh Province have approved barrier gates to control access to Ba Den...