Banh gio – A Traditional Food from Ha Noi
Though different from pho in many ways, there is one trait banh gio (pyramid-shaped rice dumpling) shares with this popular dish: Hanoians can eat each of them at any time of the day. A plate of steaming banh gio sold at a stall on a street corner can be a quick breakfast. It can also be a decent mid-afternoon snack.
Thach Xa bamboo dragonflies
Thach Xa bamboo dragonflies   (Aug 07, 2017)
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Viet Nam’s signature Nem introduced at food festival in Indonesia
The Embassy of Viet Nam in Indonesia introduced the country’s signature Nem (spring roll) at the ASEAN cuisine festival in Jakarta, Indonesia, on August 5.
Photos of ASEAN people and countries exhibited
An outdoor photo exhibition showcasing the beauty of the landscape, culture, people and exchanges among ASEAN countries will be inaugurated at Ly Thai To Statue Square on Ha Noi’s walking street at 4.30pm today.
Lao Cai to host 2017 Autumn Festival in late August
The 2017 Autumn Festival will be held on 26 – 27 August in Y Ty Commune, Bat Xat District, in the northwestern province of Lao Cai.
French photographer’s exhibition highlights Vietnamese heritages
An exhibition, featuring artistic photos by French photographer Réhahn Croquevielle, officially opened at the Viet Nam Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi, on August 1.
New treats at Sheraton Saigon in August
Saigon Café on level 1 of the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers will host a Swiss-themed buffet night on August 4-5 on the occasion of Swiss National Day (August 2).
New treats at Sheraton Saigon in August
Saigon Café on level 1 of the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers will host a Swiss-themed buffet night on August 4-5 on the occasion of Swiss National Day (August 2).
Da Nang International Marathon this coming weekend
The 5th Da Nang International Marathon (DNIM 2017) will take place at the East Sea Park in Son Tra District, Da Nang City on Sunday 6 August.
Bac Kan cultural festival celebrates unity
The Bac Kan cultural village festival 2017 has been held at the provincial cultural centre. 
Viet Nam Journalism Museum established
The Prime Minister has signed a decision establishing the Viet Nam Journalism Museum under the Viet Nam Journalists Association.
Int’l conference promotes sea-island tourism development
Tapping huge potential of sea and island tourism coupled with preserving natural landscapes was discussed at an international conference jointly held by Ton Duc Thang University and the National Penghu University of Science and Technology, Taiwan (China) on August 1.  
Viet Nam participates in World Folklore Festival
A Vietnamese art troupe, led by Director and Meritorious artist Thanh Son, is participating in the World Folklore Festival 2017, in Bistrita city, Romania, from July 27-31.
First safari opens in Ha Noi   (Jul 31, 2017)
First safari opens in Ha Noi
The first safari - Jungle Splash, opened at Bao Son Paradise Theme Park, Ha Noi, on July 29.
Over 1.98 million foreigners visit Ha Noi in seven months
Foreign tourists staying overnight at Ha Noi reached an estimated 248,000 in July, a 6.7% rise from the previous month and a 16.2% increase over a year earlier.