Nguyen Quang Hiep is a chef who was so impressed with the local ingredients in his place that he decided to create a one-of-a-kind set of dishes from one of the popular plants in the highlands region, the chayote. Hiep is the chef at Charm Palace and Bamboo Wings, two of the three restaurants of […]
When the China National Overseas Oil Corp. (CNOOC) started drilling in Vietnamese-claimed waters in the early days of May, the tension within the region over the contested territories grew far more dangerous than what has come before. Amid the growing dispute within Southeast Asian neighbors over maritime boundaries, the United States is urged to demonstrate a […]
The National Traditional Boat Boating Tournament will be held on May 5-12, 2014 at the Con Son Lake, Con Son-Kiep Bac Tourism Site, Chi Linh Commune, Hai Duong Province. It will be participated in by 500 athletes from 14 delegations. There will be 18 events both for men and women who will compete in three […]
Since the 19th century, making fish sauce has been the source of livelihood for Nam O Village. And in today’s modern times, Nam O residents are more determined than ever to preserve not just an income-generating business but a long-time tradition that has turned into an art and needs to be passed on for even generations […]
Every year at Mekong Delta, Bay Nui (Seven Mountains) Region, An Giang Province, people look forward to the Dolta Festival, an annual celebration made up of colorful costumes, cultural shows, parades, dancing and family dinners. But perhaps most of all, people come in hoardes in anticipation of the popular chariot racing, Vietnam style. Dolta Festival […]
Vietnam’s coastline is a myriad of tourist destinations that attract visitors from all over the world all the time. Nha Trang for one is among the favorites as the place is a haven of perfect climate, exciting nightlife, delicious food, and stunning beaches, among others. But as tourists continually look for fresh and fun places […]