Fragrant rosewood blossoms add a poetic touch to Hà Nội

In Hà Nội, sưa flowers are most abundant on streets like Phan Đình Phùng, Hoàng Hoa Thám, Phan Chu Trinh and Thanh Niên. Not bright or overwhelmingly fragrant, the sưa flowers offer a gentle and serene feeling to the city's residents.

Hà Nội bans tours on train street

The city's tourism department requires travel agencies to raise awareness among their staff about the risks of traffic accidents in areas where train street cafes operate.

Preserved fruits of our labour

Hàng Đường Street in downtown Hà Nội is renowned for the production of preserved fruits, jams, and sweets. With dozens of preserved fruit brands lining the street, Toàn Thịnh has remained one of the most popular companies. Let’s take a visit to their shop and workshop on the outskirts to explore how they maintain the traditional flavours in their products!

Áo Dài Festival 2025 kicks off in HCM City

The 11th HCM City Áo Dài Festival, themed “Vietnamese Áo Dài - Rising Việt Nam,” began last night (March 7) with a vibrant ceremony on Nguyễn Huệ walking street.

10th Japan Việt Nam Festival opens

Lovers of Japanese and Vietnamese culture are flocking to the 10th Japan Việt Nam Festival in HCM City, held in District 1’s September 23 Park.

HCM City shop provides women with free áo dài

Áo dài is a traditional Vietnamese outfit that many women like to wear on special occasions, but for some, the dress is not easily affordable. The ‘Zero-đồng áo dài shop’ in Thủ Đức City receives donated áo dài from people who don't want them anymore, and give them to others for free, helping old áo dài find new happy owners.

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