Three banh canh noodle joints outpace Saigonese peers

Three banh canh eateries in Saigon are creating a splash among hundreds of ordinary noodle shops in the city thanks to their cut-above style, service, and ingredients.Resembling the Japanese udon noodle, banh canh, literally translated...

Straddling two centuries: 90-year-old artist holds first solo exhibition

Thirty works by the doyen of Vietnamese artists, Mong Bich, constituting her first ever solo exhibition, is now open in Hanoi.Titled "Between Two Centuries," the exhibition featuring silk paintings, watercolors and sketches is being...

Four Vietnamese hot springs to revive the senses this fall

In the brisk breeze of late fall, enjoy the beauty of nature along with an invigorating dip in these select Vietnamese hot springs.Tram Tau Hot SpringTram Tau Hot Spring, two kilometers from the center...

Pagoda crowns Saigon apartment building

A 50-year-old pagoda built atop a residential building in Saigon's District 5 attracts a daily stream of visitors.Tu Duc Pagoda (painted yellow) is located on the fourth floor of Hung Vuong apartment building. The...

House of tole hides cozy innards

A house covered in white corrugated tole hides a warm interior complete with wooden furniture and greenery.The 103-meter-square house in southern Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province has foam insulated tole covering its exterior...

Motorbike taxi driver takes infant son along for every ride

It’s a cute, endearing picture to see Hieu on his motorbike with his infant son strapped to his front. Their story’s another matter.Over the last few months, many Saigonese have seen a motorbike taxi...

Hanoi’s Old Quarter reels under Covid-19 blows

Covid-19 has shut down many businesses in Hanoi's iconic Old Quarter, one of the most popular tourist attractions. Photo by VnExpress/Ngan DuongThe fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic has become distressingly evident in Hanoi’s iconic...

HCMC Party chief calls for Wuhan-style lockdown in Da Nang

A police officer in Da Nang sets up barriers to isolate areas around hospitals where cases of Covid-19 have been detected, July 28, 2020. Photo by VnExpress/Nguyen Dong.Da Nang should be considered a "dangerous...

Vietnamese student at Harvard fights for international learner justice

With the Trump administration wanting to bar foreign students from staying if their universities switch to online-only courses, Hien Anh has stepped up to fight for her friends.On July 6, the U.S. Immigration and...

Six Phu Quoc beaches to get your summer on

Vietnam's largest island Phu Quoc boasts stunning beaches and a serene atmosphere, making it a top vacation destination for sun seekers.Sao Beach Sao Beach (Bai Sao), one of the most beautiful beaches on the southern...