From big houses to small models

Hà An had plans to design big houses. Instead, she has become an expert in making very small models.

Architect graduate looks small to go big

While studying at university to become an architect, Hà An, owner and chief creative figure of the Hà Nội-based Veene Studio, probably dreamed of designing grand houses and epic constructions.

A veritable family feast in the southeast

Though the main streets leading to Thủ Dầu Một Town, the hub of Bình Dương Province, are full of good places to eat organic chicken, Gà Nướng Hai Chiến, more than others, is always crowded with diners, especially during weekends and holidays.

Restaurant dazzles with misspelt name and healthy fish

Chả Ká offers a wide range of fish dishes.

Young chef preserves traditional Hà Nội cuisine

I first met Nguyễn Phương Hải in Hà Nội a month ago when he was holding a class to teach people how to make bánh chưng (square sticky rice cake). The free class attracted a lot of people of all ages who were eager to make their very first bánh chưng.

Vietnamese traditional delights in a family-like ambience

For generations of Vietnamese, nothing is better than to gather family or friends and enjoy Vietnamese traditional dishes prepared by moms in the hometowns during the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday.

Museum to host spring festival inspired by Thái Bình culture

The Museum of Ethnology will host the spring festival on January 28-29 featuring unique culture from the northern province of Thái Bình including chèo (traditional operetta), dances, games and cuisine.

Photographer takes pictures of Tết moments Photographer Lê Bích sees things through the lens most of us don't see. His photographs depict a wide variety of subjects, from women in the work place, to Tết (Lunar New Year) celebrations and photographs of old Hà Nội.

Tết specialities from all over the country available in HCM City

Specialities from all parts of the country are being transported to HCM City ahead of Tết (the Lunar New Year).

Pickled onions add flavour to Tết feast

A Lunar New Year feast is often a carefully prepared and extravagant event held to hope for a prosperous year.