Deep-rooted meaning in Vietnam’s cultural markets
For many Vietnamese, the village market plays a central role in daily life.
The taste of Mien Luon
A taste of Vietnam lies in the famed cassava vermicelli.
Quang Nam ethnic minorities celebrate healthy harvest
Harvest season has arrived bringing with it a healthy crop and serene views of the rice fields in Quang Nam Province.
A look at Vietnam’s newly-recognized World Heritage Site
The ancient Thang Long Royal Citadel holds the remains of historical, cultural, and architectural artifacts of many feudal dynasties in Vietnam.
Honouring and elevating Hanoi’s handicrafts
Celebrating and preparing for the future of crafts is an economic necessity for many villagers Vietnam.
The last of the blacksmiths
Blacksmiths in Hanoi’s famed old quarter are the last of a dying breed.
Organic farming a hit with consumers and tourists
Tra Que village is famous for growing organic vegetables and their products are popular in Hoi An and Da Nang.
Ditching the meat
Mai Linh writes of the growing numbers of people going vegetarian in Vietnam.
Giving the deceased a prosperous life
Vietnam’s Bahnar ethnic people believe the world of the dead is exactly the same as that of the living.
Da Nang City unveils its biggest Goddess of Mercy statue
Vietnam’s largest Goddess of Mercy statue was unveiled during an inauguration ceremony of a pagoda in Da Nang.
Royal Citadel recognized as World Heritage
UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee on August 1 agreed to recognize Vietnam’s Royal Citadel as a World Heritage.
Fruit and floating markets: Life in Vietnam's Mekong Delta
Vietnam's Mekong Delta is a vibrant, lush landscape of increasingly modern cities amid sprawling rice fields and jungle.
An ethnic Khmer celebration
Ethnic Khmer’s welcomed summer during a traditional celebration in Soc Trang Province.
Saigon\'s Banh Mi
Booming Saigon, a city on the move, lays claim to a specialty that Vietnamese-American writer Monique Truong calls \"the ultimate on-the-go fare\".
Nha Trang\'s stunning coastal road
Situated between both the mountain and the sea, Nha Trang - Cam Ranh route is truly a sight all travellers should experience.
To the back of beyond
In Ha Giang province in the northeast of Vietnam you can find truly awe inspiring views in one of the most remote parts of the country, writes Nguyen Duc.
For the love of durian
Nathalie Girod discovers her love for durian from the first smell.
Nha Trang\'s special cathedral
Located in the centre of Nha Trang City, Nui Church is known for its intricate architecture and serene surroundings.
Central Vietnam drawing domestic travellers
Central Vietnam has seen a tourist boom this year, welcoming 30-40% more tourists than last year.
A local classic
Pho might be the darling of Vietnamese cuisine, but there’s another dish which is closer to the heart of less carnivorous Hanoians.
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