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Japanese guest praises Hanoi’s ‘underground’ market, says it's worth a visit

Located in the basement of a building, Hang Da Market in Hoan Kiem District in Hanoi is affectionately dubbed the "underground market" by locals and visitors alike.

China tops list as Vietnam sees record-breaking 6 million foreign visitors in Q1

Vietnam welcomed over 6 million international tourists in the first quarter—the highest number ever recorded. Photo: Hoang Ha

Da Nang couple spends VND30 million to turn truck into mobile home

Several months ago, Luc and his wife decided to convert a small truck into a mobile home to use to explore. The conversion costs totalled VND30 million.

Nam Dinh baker sells 10,000 traditional cakes a day - each for just 20 cents

Xiu pao, a Chinese-inspired pastry with a Vietnamese twist, has become a signature street food of Nam Dinh - and one baker is leading the charge.

Royal flavors return in Phu Tho’s 2025 Hung Kings Festival

With legendary chickens and heritage rice cakes, Phu Tho reclaims its place as a center of Vietnamese culinary folklore.

TikToker fined for insulting heritage site in Bac Lieu

Vietnamese authorities penalize user for content deemed disrespectful to historical site.

Thai billionaire Madam Pang loves Hanoi pho: ‘I want to bring it back with me’

The Thai football president enjoyed a bowl of pho at Noi Bai Airport, charming fans with her reaction and a few Vietnamese words.

Vietnamese cuisine bridges cultures as Africans enjoy bun gia cay

Despite the use of pungent shrimp paste, bun gia cay earned rave reviews from Angolan farm workers in a heartwarming cultural exchange.

Vietnamese couple recreates Hanoi sidewalk culture in bustling Paris district

Viet1331 brings plastic chairs, garlic duck, and mam tom to the streets of Paris, offering a slice of Vietnam with every bite.

Son Doong Cave named one of Earth’s most surreal places by Wanderlust

The world’s largest cave, located in Quang Binh, Vietnam, continues to amaze.

Phu Day Festival: Thousands light up the night in sacred torch procession

Thousands of participants joined the Phu Day Festival's torch procession, a ritual honoring Mother Goddess Lieu Hanh with prayers for peace and prosperity.

Eighty-two-year-old Vietnamese man travels across country with family

On February 3, 2025, or the sixth day of the new lunar year, Pham Ngoc Van, 82, returned to his home in Sa Dec in DongThap province after a 10-day journey from HCM City in the south to Cao Bang in the north with his youngest daughter's family.

Million-dollar hotels lie abandoned for years in Ha Long tourism center

In the heart of Ha Long City, once-bustling hotels valued in the millions now sit vacant, deteriorating amid shifting business and tourism dynamics.

Vietnamese street food shines in Australia with a sidewalk-style banh mi shop

In Newcastle, two Vietnamese-Australian brothers have recreated the charm of Vietnam’s vibrant street food scene - plastic stools, murals, and all - serving authentic banh mi that wins over locals and tourists alike.

Vietnamese stews named among Southeast Asia’s finest by Taste Atlas

From hearty bo kho to street-side pha lau and mountain thang co, several Vietnamese dishes have earned a place on Taste Atlas's list of the region’s best stews.

Empty tables and closed kitchens: Hanoi’s food walking street causes frustration

The transformation of Nguyen Van Tuyet into a weekend food walking street has led to unintended consequences - business owners say weekend traffic has all but disappeared.

Hidden ‘infinity pool’ above Ba Ho stream wows trekkers in Ninh Thuan

Surrounded by dramatic cliffs and forest trails, this remote natural pool is captivating outdoor lovers from across Vietnam.

Best Western Premier Sapphire Ha Long to close operations on April 1

The 5-star hotel with over 1,000 rooms ends its partnership with Best Western after a five-year contract, returning to its original investor.

Viral road in Ba Ria – Vung Tau captivates with split-colored rice fields

Just 90km from Ho Chi Minh City, this picturesque road in An Nhut slices through fields that glow in green and gold — and the internet can’t get enough.

Vietnam’s only entry in Taste Atlas’s top 100 is a stir-fried vegetable classic

A traditional Vietnamese favorite has made its mark internationally, ranking 24th in Taste Atlas’s list of the world’s top 100 vegetable dishes.