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Vietnam's first int'l commercial flight in six months takes off

Vietnam's first int'l commercial flight in six months takes off

A Hanoi-Tokyo flight, Vietnam's first international commercial flight after six months of suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic, carried over 100 passengers to Japan Saturday morning.
No-Face and God of the Soil give Hue a cultural twist

No-Face and God of the Soil give Hue a cultural twist

A modern and an ancient folk character join hands to add a piquant cultural touch to Hue, Vietnam’s former imperial capital.
September 19, 2020 | 12:07 pm GMT+7
Five tourist hotspots wishing to exit the frame

Five tourist hotspots wishing to exit the frame

Hao Sy Phuong Alley in Saigon, Hanoi's Long Bien Bridge, and Nha Bo Slope in Da Lat are among some Vietnamese destinations straining against the tide of disruptive, camera-wielding tourists.
September 18, 2020 | 08:32 pm GMT+7
Fishing for compliments in Quang Nam rice fields

Fishing for compliments in Quang Nam rice fields

When the harvest is done, rice fields in Quang Nam Province yield a complimentary bonus to farmers – a handsome catch of tasty fish.
September 18, 2020 | 12:11 pm GMT+7
Central Vietnam district turns red with ripening Burmese grapes

Central Vietnam district turns red with ripening Burmese grapes

Ripening Burmese grapes have covered Tien Phuoc District in Quang Nam Province with their red hue since mid September.
September 17, 2020 | 08:57 pm GMT+7
Central Highlands village testifies to national hero's fighting spirit

Central Highlands village testifies to national hero's fighting spirit

Stor Village in Gia Lai Province is the birthplace of national hero Dinh Nup, who spearheaded the village's struggle against the French colonists.
September 17, 2020 | 05:22 pm GMT+7
Hanoi, HCMC pandemic quarantine rooms cost $50-200

Hanoi, HCMC pandemic quarantine rooms cost $50-200

Sixteen hotels operating as quarantine facilities for foreign visitors in Hanoi and HCMC are charging up to VND5 million ($215) per night.
September 17, 2020 | 03:35 pm GMT+7
Russian man stranded in central Vietnam, rescued by locals

Russian man stranded in central Vietnam, rescued by locals

A destitute and injured Russian man has been sheltered by a local family in Ham Tien fishing village of Binh Thuan Province since March.
September 16, 2020 | 03:24 pm GMT+7
French lensman depicts Vietnam's travel destinations in late 19th century

French lensman depicts Vietnam's travel destinations in late 19th century

French photographer Pierre Dieulefils documented Vietnamese landmarks like Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, Ha Long Bay and Ban Gioc Waterfall in the late 19th century.
September 16, 2020 | 11:51 am GMT+7
Autumn harvest, sunshine hues in Vietnam's northern highlands

Autumn harvest, sunshine hues in Vietnam's northern highlands

Golden terraced rice fields in Yen Bai and Cao Bang provinces emerge majestically through the lens of Hanoi photographer Pham Chi Cong.
September 15, 2020 | 03:34 pm GMT+7
HCMC doubles number of hotel rooms for Covid-19 quarantine

HCMC doubles number of hotel rooms for Covid-19 quarantine

Seventeen more hotels in HCMC have been designated as paid quarantine facilities, taking the total number to 25 and doubling the number of rooms available to over 2,300.
September 15, 2020 | 02:00 pm GMT+7
Ben Tre specialties beckon epicures

Ben Tre specialties beckon epicures

A coastal province in the Mekong Delta, Ben Tre is known for its delicacies from rivers and fruit orchards.
September 15, 2020 | 12:36 pm GMT+7
Rocky highlands expedition yields tons of custard apples

Rocky highlands expedition yields tons of custard apples

Residents of Lang Son Province in northern Vietnam go trekking long distances up rocky mountains to harvest tons of custard apples.
September 14, 2020 | 09:25 pm GMT+7
Pho burgers and other intriguing culinary combinations in Vietnam

Pho burgers and other intriguing culinary combinations in Vietnam

Pho burgers, shrimp paste pizzas and sweet soup with roast pork are some intriguing culinary innovations in Vietnam.
September 13, 2020 | 08:28 pm GMT+7
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