Life & Style

Young people share Chinese language, culture love in Dialogue of Understanding event

Friday, Jun 05, 2026

The Chinese Culture in Hà Nội has cooperated with partners to honour Chinese language and culture in Việt Nam with series of events including a recent meeting entitled "Dialogue of Understanding - Beautifying Language Together".

Food

Stream moss, a true gem and unique ingredient of the northwest

Tuesday, Jun 02, 2026

Moss season lasts from November until around the end of April the following year, when the water is clear and rainfall is minimal. The clearer the water, the greener and more vibrant the moss becomes.

Life & Style

Chinese cuisine helps build bridges between Việt Nam, China

Friday, May 29, 2026

Chinese cuisine is celebrated worldwide for its rich regional variety, refined balance of flavours and the longstanding influence of Chinese communities abroad. Many Vietnamese people love our northern neighbour thanks to its food, which adapts well to local ingredients and...

Life & Style

'Pa pỉnh tộp' dish hooks mountain visitors

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Among the region’s many tempting dishes, ''pa pỉnh tộp'', grilled fish prepared by the Thái ethnic people, has become an iconic speciality that many travellers long to taste when visiting the area.

Food

Whitebait fish season approaches, promising flavour for the whole family

Tuesday, May 05, 2026

Food

Việt Nam's iconic crepe 'bánh xèo' is a sizzling discovery

Tuesday, Apr 07, 2026

Bánh xèo, Việt Nam’s golden, crispy crepe, delights with fresh herbs, sizzling fillings and bold flavours, offering foodies and travellers a hands-on taste of national culinary tradition.

Life & Style

Thai Festival begins in Hà Nội, visitors live three days in Thai environment

Friday, Mar 27, 2026

Thai traditional dances and Muaythai martial arts made up a vibrant opening ceremony of the Thai Festival at the Hà Nội''s Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long on March 27 night.

Life & Style

Huế spotlights its culinary soul at international food festival

Friday, Dec 19, 2025

The festival brings together more than 50 food stalls from provinces and cities nationwide, alongside a strong international presence. Visitors are immersed in a lively culinary space featuring live cooking demonstrations, presentations of regional specialities and international dishes, high-quality OCOP...

Food

A sanctuary amidst Hà Nội's hustle

Sunday, Dec 14, 2025

MÀU Gastro Wine Bar has emerged as a captivating and popular destination for young food enthusiasts in the capital.

Life & Style

Phở to be introduced widely in Europe in December

Saturday, Nov 15, 2025

As an attempt to spread one of Vietnamese iconic dishes worldwide the Phở Week will be held in Europe on December 8-14.

Event

Việt Nam takes top honour at multicultural cuisine contest in RoK

Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025

The Vietnamese team won over the judges with their summer rolls and rainbow fried rice, securing the top prize at the recent 15th Multicultural Cuisine Contest in Seoul.

Food

Traditional pressed cake craft preserved on Long Hựu Islet

Friday, Oct 31, 2025

On Long Hựu Islet in Tây Ninh Province (formerly Long An province), an area surrounded by rivers and canals, the traditional craft of making bánh in (traditional pressed cake) has been preserved by generations of local families despite the challenges of modern life.

Life & Style

Vietnam Phở Festival 2025 in Singapore serves as cultural ambassador

Monday, Oct 20, 2025

Under the theme “Phở – Enjoying Together, Growing Together,” the two-day Vietnam Phở Festival 2025 presents Vietnamese phở as a “cultural ambassador” that connects communities and fosters collaboration in culture, tourism, trade, and investment between Việt Nam and Singapore.

Food

France cheese takes a slice of Hà Nội culture

Friday, Sep 26, 2025

The event is held by the Centre National Interprofessionnel de l''Économie Laitière (CNIEL), with the support of the European Union, as part of a series of activities promoting French cuisine in Việt Nam.

Life & Style

Hà Nội offers tourists various best street food dishes in Asia, Time Out reports

Wednesday, Sep 17, 2025

Famed for its year-round charm, Hà Nội also captivates visitors with its diverse cuisine and vibrant street food scene, recently highlighted in an article by the UK’s Time Out magazine.