Mekong Delta craft villages get busy for Tết

The month before Tết (Lunar New Year), which will falls on January 25, are the busiest for residents of Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta craft villages since demand for traditional specialties spike.

Fermented pork delights down south The dish has long been popular in not only HCM City but also in its surrounding provinces.

Nom, nom, Vietnam - Episode 20: Fermented pork sausages

You can't beat a tasty pork sausage anytime of day.

Fancy a grilled mouse or snakehead fish? Head to Đồng Tháp Adventurous eaters should wait no more and make a beeline for Đồng Tháp Province, the perfect place to sample exotic dishes that will surely amass a bevy of "likes" on your Instagram account.

Taste of Thanh Hóa in the heart of Hà Nội

Hương Vị Xứ Thanh celebrates the culinary style of Thanh Hóa through typical dishes. Owner Lương Xuân Nguyên is so passionate about his food he specially sourced most of the ingredients from the province. Hoàng Linh reports.

Summer fruit cups offer tasty fun

When pedestrians stop at Tô Tịch Street, they are immediately captivated by the colours and scents of fruits.

Retailers roll out holiday promotions

Many retailers have announced sales promotions to attract shoppers during the long Reunification Day-Labour Day weekend.

When food makes ‘monumental’ history

If you are an avid traveler in Việt Nam, chances are you have heard of the Bánh Ít Towers.

Smelly but delicious: the dishes of Ninh Bình

Mắm tép, shrimp paste, and nem chua, fermented pork, may sound quite intimidating dishes, but don’t let the pungent smell prevent you from trying these interesting specialties of Ninh Bình Province.While Ninh Bình’s nature and landscape are famous among travelers – with Hoa Lư, the country’s former capital, Tràng An caves, world heritage Tam Cốc Bích Động limestone caves or the Vân Long swamp Hollywood movie site, not many know nem chua and mắm tép, the dishes that have been long associated with the lives of natives here.

Sales of Tết items boom in City

People are flocking to streets and shops in HCM City to shop for Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday, and sellers say sales are booming.