Peking Duck

With Chef Nguyễn Văn Tuân from Fortuna Hanoi Hotel

Young entrepreneur confident of going global

Shark Tank, a TV reality show for start-ups, had a pleasant shock for viewers last month in the form of Lê Hồng Thảo Quyên, CEO of ViralWorks. Quyên, 26, is one of the rare start-up entrepreneurs in the show (in its second season now) to receive investment offers from all five investors-judges, the eponymous “sharks”. She managed to raise six times the amount she had hoped for.

Feed your soul in HCMC on vegan feast

With natural food becoming increasingly popular in Viet Nam, one of HCM City’s better-known vegan eateries is offering tasty food at inviting prices. My Duyen reports.

Village embraces ancient culture

Vạc Village in the central province of Nghệ An has been regarded as an inportant archaeological site. It hosts thousands of objects made of bronze and ceramic, especially 14 bronze drums dating back 2,100 years ago. Trần Mai Hưởng reports.

Tomatito brings Spanish tapas to HCM City

The F&B scene in the biggest city of Vietnam is getting hotter and hotter, with famous international chefs and restaurants eyeing the city to set up their newest establishments. Tomatito is one of them. The Nomad Quynh reports.

Tracking langurs in Sơn Trà nature reserve

Having graduated with a degree in biology and environmental studies from the Đà Nẵng Teachers’ Training College, Bùi Văn Tuấn has explored remote forests across central Việt Nam to conduct his scientific research on primate species and their diets, as well as the rich forest biodiversity of the  region.

Nhất Trung: From a hit maker to a box office king

Working hard in silence, Nhất Trung is well-known for bringing several V-pop singers including Minh Hằng, Tim and Lưu Chí Vỹ to the limelight. At the peak of his music career, he suddenly took a new direction and moved into movies.  Trung speaks with Minh Thi about his tactics to further approach audiences, both by music and film.

Charity fights food waste in Việt Nam

Ranked second for food waste in the region, Việt Nam also has a high number of hungry people. Foodbank Vietnam is a non-profit organisation looking for solutions. Mai Phương reports.

Ốc Vi Sài Gòn - Best snails in town

Popular with locals and foreigners alike, Ốc Vi Sài Gòn serves a wide array of seafood cooked in a southern style. For the best experience, diners are suggested to dig in with their hands and get messy. Minh Thu rolls up her sleeves.

Award-winning tattoo artist has passion for ink

After a career spanning eight years, tattoo artist Lâm Việt has won eight national and international tattoo awards, with most coming in the last two years. In February, Việt earned first prizes at the Taiwan tattoo convention 2018.

Cold Ramen

with chef Yukari Ikeda from Fortuna Hanoi Hotel

Life goes on underneath Long Biên bridge

Long Biên Bridge is an iconic structure in the Vietnamese capital. However, the lives of those living underneath reveal a different side to the landmark structure. Paul Kennedy reports.

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