Black sticky rice cakes – a dish steeped in Tày philosophy

The Tày ethnic group in Văn Bàn District, in the northern province of Lào Cai, are renowned for their black sticky cake – a popular dish and an indispensable custom for festive events.

Hà Nội’s landfills struggle to deal with increased garbage

Almost all landfills in Hà Nội are at bursting point – overloaded with garbage and causing a serious headache for local authorities.

Sweet popiah – beloved childhood snack

Of all the snacks that have been enjoyed by Vietnamese students throughout the years, the sweet and creamy bò bía ngọt (sweet popiah) is one of the most popular.

Bún nước lèo, the pride of Sóc Trăng Province Sóc Trăng Province is known as the capital of bún nước lèo (vermicelli with special broth made with special fish and bò hóc sauce) among gourmands.

Mác mật fruit and leaf hard to beat in northeast The wild mác mật (clausena indica) tree has become an indispensable ingredient for a number of special dishes made by the Tày and Nùng ethnic groups in northeastern provinces such as Cao Bằng and Lạng Sơn.

British artist finds inspiration in VN

A cool afternoon in early spring. Life flows in the West Lake area of Hà Nội, where people run or ride bicycles past the shores of the lake. Gusts of wind bring moisture and the faint odour of fish.

Home-made ruby salted salmon

Ông Táo’s Kitchen introduces this recipe from Phan Anh, food blogger and founder and CEO of Esheep Kitchen and founder of YÊU BẾP, a Facebook community fanpage with 1.5 million members.

Former hunters use their skills to protect the forest Djưng from the Ba Na ethnic group in Đê Kjiêng Village, Ayun Commune, Mang Yang District, is now a ranger in the forest that he used to hunt in for a living for many years. 

Buffalo tours in Hội An prove a hit

Buffaloes have been considered close companions and among the most valuable property of farmers.

A traditional soup fit for a king

Bát Tràng on the outskirts of Ha Noi is famous for ceramic products, but also has some unique traditional cuisine, including bamboo shoot and squid soup.