HCM City puts street vendors under better management, protects pedestrians Street vendors will be allowed to use sections of roads and pavements if they receive permission and pay fees for their business activities under a HCM City draft decision on road and pavement management.

Dishes from clams, a highlight in Việt Nam’s cuisine

Originated in central Việt Nam, hến xúc bánh đa (stir-fried baby clams with sesame rice crackers) is an authentic dish, an easy appetiser and popular beer accompaniment.

Hà Nội to inspect construction and management violations in park

At a conference on Wednesday, the committee said the violations at the Youth Park in Hai Bà Trưng District were complex and longstanding.

Rapper-turned-singer debuts album featuring Trịnh’s iconic songs The seven-song album begins with the song Ở Trọ, through which the singer believes he has found a great connection between himself and Trịnh's music.  

Motorbike drivers unaware of compulsory insurance A month-long campaign to inspect road users nationwide started on May 15, and many drivers have been rushing to buy compulsory motorbike insurance solely to avoid being fined rather than taking out cover for potential future accidents.

Street food vendors required to wear face masks

Street food vendors will have to wear face masks from now on while preparing food and drinks for customers and maintain a distance of at least one metre from customers, Hà Nội’s Department of Health has said.

Local delicacies delivered to your door

During the weeks of social distancing in Việt Nam, switching to online shopping was a must for millions of housewives living in cities like Hà Nội and Hồ Chí Minh City.

Localities call for extension of social distancing: Committee

Việt Nam has done the right thing in handling the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the risk of an outbreak remains high and the country should prepare for a prolonged war against the disease, said Deputy PM Vũ Đức Đam.

Locals help spread information on COVID-19 in their own ways

Ngô Khắc Vũ, a teacher in central Quảng Ngãi Province, has a special way of spreading updated information on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to those with limited internet access.

Painter tells colourful stories of Việt Nam

His first trip to Đà Lạt and Nha Trang in 1999 was only for about 10 days, but it was “life-changing”, and how he has had an exhibition of his paintings held at Exhibition House 16 Ngô Quyền Street, Hà Nội, that wraps up tomorrow.