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Spring colors boom across Vietnam

Spring colors boom across Vietnam

Light stalkers capture spring nationwide as Vietnam celebrates Lunar New Year (Tet), its biggest annual holiday.
Expats recall brush with lucky money

Expats recall brush with lucky money

With Tet fast approaching, foreigners in Vietnam recall handing out lucky money (li xi) to children and elders.
January 25, 2020 | 10:00 am GMT+7
Vietnam Muslims celebrate Tet

Vietnam Muslims celebrate Tet

Although prohibited from celebrating Tet, Vietnamese Muslims still return home to reunite with their families, give relatives money and make "banh chung".
January 22, 2020 | 08:35 pm GMT+7
Tet pressures not worth it, say migrants who stay back

Tet pressures not worth it, say migrants who stay back

Le Van Thanh is not swayed by the Tet bustle.
January 22, 2020 | 02:45 pm GMT+7
Industry of the dead: young producers, old believers

Industry of the dead: young producers, old believers

While many progressive young people snub the business of joss paper offerings, older generations maintain their respect for the afterlife.
January 22, 2020 | 08:10 am GMT+7
Drunk-driving fines curb karaoke singing

Drunk-driving fines curb karaoke singing

In an effect of higher drunk driving fines, people are staying away from karaoke singing, giving hurt eardrums a welcome respite.
January 21, 2020 | 02:57 pm GMT+7
Foreigners welcome Vietnam's tougher DUI law

Foreigners welcome Vietnam's tougher DUI law

While sitting in a pub recently Lee Zhong Yi was startled to see a 50ish man stumble out and fall to the ground. 
January 18, 2020 | 04:42 pm GMT+7
Tan Son Nhat airport teems with Tet family reunions

Tan Son Nhat airport teems with Tet family reunions

Hordes of Vietnamese are flocking to Saigon's Tan Son Nhat International Airport to welcome loved ones from overseas for the Lunar New Year.
January 18, 2020 | 12:33 pm GMT+7
Tree bark coats central minority against the elements

Tree bark coats central minority against the elements

The Pa Ko of Quang Tri Province weave "A Mung" bark into traditional costumes that offer protection from harsh weather.
January 16, 2020 | 06:00 pm GMT+7
Corner stores add vibrancy to Saigon night culture

Corner stores add vibrancy to Saigon night culture

Sprouting convenience stores are offering urbanites in HCMC the chance to shop or socialize 24/7, albeit the odd security run-in.
January 15, 2020 | 08:00 pm GMT+7
Hanoi, Saigon residents toast tougher DUI law

Hanoi, Saigon residents toast tougher DUI law

Homeowners near beer clubs in Saigon and Hanoi said  living conditions have greatly improved on the heels of new drunk driving penalties.
January 15, 2020 | 08:13 am GMT+7
Veteran turns covert cop, nabs 300 criminals in 15 years

Veteran turns covert cop, nabs 300 criminals in 15 years

Nguyen Van Hung volunteered as a patrol officer in Hanoi 15 years ago and has, with his team, helped catch over 300 criminals since.
January 14, 2020 | 05:01 pm GMT+7
War veteran returns from the dead, struggles with life

War veteran returns from the dead, struggles with life

A Vietnamese martyr's mother prayed for his soul for decades, unaware that he had escaped Pol Pot`s regime and ended up in Thailand.
January 10, 2020 | 02:55 pm GMT+7
Ferrying service in demand as drunk driving fines soar

Ferrying service in demand as drunk driving fines soar

The crackdown on drunk driving through a new law has sparked a boom in the business of driving drinkers home.
January 08, 2020 | 07:44 am GMT+7
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