Mexican photographer feels at home in Việt Nam

Mexican photographer Eunice Chao has travelled to many countries, but nowhere reminds her of home quite like Việt Nam.

HCM City seeks to clear pavements, roads of encroachments The HCM City Traffic Safety Management Board has instructed relevant district agencies to find and punish encroachment of roads and pavements.

Geographical indications should be effectively exploited Although Việt Nam has many products with geographical indication (GI) certification, the country has failed to exploit the benefits, according to experts.

GrabCar driver who ripped foreign visitors off fined VNĐ1.5 million Police in Hà Nội City reported on Tuesday they had fined a GrabCar driver VNĐ1.5 million (US$65) for ripping off foreign tourists.

More tourist complain of cyclo drivers ripping them off The Philippine visitors claim they were charged VNĐ1.7 million ($74) for a journey that would normal cost a fraction of that price.

Exhibition replicates world of Hà Nội’s street vendors through decades Street vendors – a unique feature of Hà Nội’s culture, are the theme of an art exhibition taking place at L’Espace.

European Heritage Days offer free visits to rarely opened sites Every year, during European Heritage Days, millions of people have been given the chance to access thousands of rarely-opened sites and unique events.

Bánh rợm dumpling a northern speciality

Tasty and delicious bánh rợm or bánh nếp (sticky rice dumpling) is a popular traditional dumpling made by locals in Việt Nam’s northern region.  

HCM City turns landfills into public parks

The HCM CITY authority has turned landfills into public parks and recreational sports areas in some districts in the city.

Management of fresh fruit stores sees marked improvement According to Hà Nội Department of Industry and Trade, there are 798 fruits shops in the capital's 12 urban districts. Of these, 780 have met standards as of the end of July.