Riverside spot offers great food and a view

The Sài Gòn River runs through the country's most vibrant and dynamic city. The city is constantly evolving on this side of the river, which embraces the island in the middle. Located in District 2 near HCMC International School, Nhà Hàng 13 (Restaurant 13) faces the river on one side, which is where you'd want to sit when booking a table.

Hainanese Chicken Rice

Hainanese chicken rice is a dish of poached chicken and seasoned rice, served with chilli sauce and usually comes with cucumber garnishes.

Mekong Delta's bounty of riches waiting to be explored

Often referred to as the rice bowl of Việt Nam for its emerald-green rice paddies, the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta is rich in unspoiled countryside and peaceful rural settlements, an alluring region for nature and culture lovers.

Peach blossoms the apple of this painter's eye

To painter Liêu Nguyễn Hướng Dương, peach flowers are an endless inspiration. The 44-year-old artist, a pioneer in gestural abstraction and pointillism, is among rare Vietnamese artists selling many pieces.

Putting Vietnamese specialities on the world cuisine map

After Việt Nam’s legendary Phở Thìn Lò Đúc, which has charmed Hanoians and tourists for nearly 40 years, proved popular among customers in Tokyo, Japan, Bánh Mì Phượng Hội An (Ms Phượng Baguette in Hội An) recently debuted in Seoul.

Quality comes first for this perfectionist composer

While most symphony composers in Việt Nam are veterans, 46-year-old composer Trần Mạnh Hùng is considered one of the young generation, and is one of a small number of composers specialising in symphonies.

Independent films struggle in Việt Nam

Making independent films has long been considered a risky investment in the Vietnamese film industry. There are obstacles in the production process as well as distribution, according to directors.

Mỹ Lai Massacre survivors remember horrific tragedy

Two children on a trail between rice fields that were photographed by US Army photographer Ronald L Haeberle were later identified as survivors of the massacre on March 16, 1968, when 504 unarmed villagers were killed by soldiers of Charlie Company.

South’s private troupes preserve cải lương

Five private troupes specialising in cải lương (reformed opera), a traditional art originating in southern Viet Nam, in the Cửu Long (Mekong) River Delta region are offering mobile shows for residents in rural areas.

Nem vịt (Duck spring rolls)

Different from traditional Vietnamese spring rolls made from minced pork, head chef Phạm Hoài Nam makes his from duck, making his a special treat for Vietnamese and foreigners alike.

Teenage saxophonist releases debut MV

The daughter of Việt Nam’s leading saxophonist Trần Mạnh Tuấn, An Trần, is following in his footsteps, attracting the attention of Vietnamese musicians and audiences.

Where love blooms for abandoned children

There is a special home in Bảo Lộc City in the central province of Lâm Đồng that is always filled with the laughter of children. This home is Tín Thác Foster House.

Prawn Tacos

with chef Nguyễn Ngọc Quyên from Movenpick Hotel Hà Nội

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