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In Da Nang's maze of alleys, a crispy feast of Vietnamese 'pizza'

Rice paper in its finest form, with mango salad and tamarind sauce along the way.
February 8, 2018 | 02:38 am PT

The most fascinating remote parts of Vietnam (and how to get to them)

Visit these secluded gems before a tourism storm spoils their beauty.
January 31, 2018 | 12:48 am PT

10 Hanoi food shops that don’t need a name to be famous

These streetside eateries have survived the tests of time thanks just to word of mouth.
January 18, 2018 | 06:17 pm PT

5 ways Vietnam's government is tightening internet control

From a cybersecurity bill to a 10,000-strong cyber warfare unit, Vietnam is determined to 'protect its sovereignty online.'
January 16, 2018 | 09:00 am PT

Purchasing class: The making of a Vietnamese 'modern lady'

While finishing schools in the West are falling into decline, Vietnam is seeing rising demand for aristocratic etiquette. 
January 8, 2018 | 08:21 pm PT

5 New Year resolutions to challenge your inner Vietnamese

Ever attended a shamanic ritual, read an 18th-century Vietnamese poem or eaten ragworms? It's time.​
January 1, 2018 | 01:38 am PT

Simply Saigon: Ten snacks to satisfy your street-food cravings

What to do when mid-afternoon hunger strikes? Step out onto the street with this list.
December 6, 2017 | 02:01 am PT

A peek inside the hermit kingdom: Dining at Pyongyang, a North Korean restaurant in Vietnam

We tuck into a seriously surreal meal, accompanied by captivating music, interrupted chats and strict surveillance. 
December 2, 2017 | 11:00 pm PT

HCMC in strife: Can fresh autonomy solve its problems?

Drugs, pollution and flooding are just some of the issues a new 'smart city' plan is aimed at combating.
November 29, 2017 | 08:28 am PT

What's On This Week: November 27 - December 3

Not-to-miss: taboo-breaking exhibition of sexual abuse survivors, Saigon's luminous city night run and the best of Vietnam's So You Think You Can Dance. 
November 28, 2017 | 12:04 am PT

Stuck in limbo: How residency red tape binds millions of migrants in Vietnam

A vicious tool at worst and a nationwide burden at best, the residency book finds itself at the dawn of an inevitable reform.
November 26, 2017 | 02:45 am PT

Uber-inspired Vietnamese start-up wins golden ticket to Silicon Valley

The start-up competition paints a bright picture for the country's young ecosystem. 
November 23, 2017 | 11:56 pm PT

CPTPP: What is it and what does it mean for Vietnam?

The U.S. may have abandoned the TPP trade deal, but the 11 remaining members are working on an alternative.
November 14, 2017 | 05:12 pm PT

#TGIF: Go out and unsuck your life this weekend

It's Monsoon and Quest in the capital! 
November 9, 2017 | 07:26 pm PT

Reviving the legacy of Hanoi pensioner's rib congee

The joys of fried dough and pork floss in plain white congee with a touch of reminiscence.
November 5, 2017 | 12:45 am PT

#TGIF: Go out and unsuck your life this weekend

Not to miss: film fests, craft beer marathon and live music. 
November 2, 2017 | 09:57 pm PT

Grab, Uber benefit from ‘unfair competition’: Vietnamese ministries

Vietnam's top taxi firms have for months been blaming Uber, Grab for their losses. 
October 29, 2017 | 02:12 am PT

Purchasing masculinity: The rise of Hanoi's barbershops

Hanoian men are more style-conscious than ever. Their new grooming destination? Hip, nostalgic and refined barbershops. 
October 26, 2017 | 06:28 am PT

Invisible labor: Vietnamese women and all the unpaid hours they are forced to accept

Men simply aren't pulling their weight, according to a new ActionAid report.
October 20, 2017 | 12:35 am PT

#TGIF: Go out and unsuck your life this weekend

Time for poetry fest, street art and indie music.
October 12, 2017 | 07:19 pm PT
 
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