Ho Chi Minh City featured in Lonely Planet’s 2018 Best in Asia list
The southern metropolis is among only three destinations from Southeast Asia to be featured in the list
Vietnam’s Hue raises eyebrows with questionable list of French buildings for conservation
Monday, July 23, 2018, 07:50Critics argue the list does not help conservation efforts but provides a legal ground for the demolition of unlisted buildings in Hue, Vietnam’s ancient capital
Young Saigonese relive good old days with net-filter coffee
Monday, July 23, 2018, 07:49Many first-time visitors to the unique coffee shop immediately fall for it
Two caves open to visitors in national park home to Vietnam's Son Doong
Monday, July 23, 2018, 07:46Visitors can now explore two new caves at Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, besides the well-known Son Doong, Tu Lan or Va caves
Hoi An turns down cable car proposal
Sunday, July 22, 2018, 07:45The project was immediately met with objections since its introduction as it could break the ancient space in the UNESCO heritage town
Dining at five-star hotels gradually becoming a norm for Vietnamese
Sunday, July 22, 2018, 07:44Luxurious hotels are no longer only meant for foreigners or cash-rich customers in Vietnam
Vietnamese couple, bullied online for 35-year age gap, accuse official of leaking marriage certificate
Sunday, July 22, 2018, 07:34The 26-year-old man and his 61-year-old wife became an Internet sensation after their marriage certificate was leaked online highlighting the stark age difference
Vietnam’s mountain children refuse to be held back by poverty
Sunday, July 22, 2018, 07:12Juggling school, work, and family is a daily struggle for these inspirational youngsters
Vietnam’s trade ministry says high number of overseas trips required for negotiating agreements
Saturday, July 21, 2018, 06:33The ministry manages multiple sectors and plays an essential role in global integration, thus regular business trips are needed
Vietnam issues ‘marine creatures’ stamp series
Saturday, July 21, 2018, 06:27The collection is the first installment of a biennial initiative to offer island and sea-themed postage stamps
Vietnamese drink 5 billion liters of sugar-based beverages a year
Saturday, July 21, 2018, 06:23Vietnam’s sugar consumption per capita is 46.5 gram per day, two times the WHO-recommended level
One of Vietnam’s poorest provinces eyes $4.5mn spending on name anniversary
Friday, July 20, 2018, 16:56Over 3.5 percent of the province’s population live in extreme poverty
Vietnam’s former trade minister spent over 160 days on overseas business trips in 2015
Friday, July 20, 2018, 16:43Officials are only permitted to use government funds for two work-related trips per year
Vietnam plays strategic role in Climate Vulnerable Forum: Marshall Islands president
Friday, July 20, 2018, 16:42‘What Vietnam says and does will influence what happens across the region’
54-yo deputy chief inspector takes shot at Vietnam’s national high school exam
Friday, July 20, 2018, 16:40It is not uncommon for public servants in Vietnam to lack a high school diploma due to previous educational standards in the country
