Hanoi street food tour

Depending on the size, dishes cost from VND40,000-50,000 ($1.7-2.2). Though it has limited space, the eatery attracts large numbers of customers who are happy to eat on the sidewalk or order takeout. Its eye-catching red and black decor and friendly staff make up for the lack of space.  … [Read more...] about All that and dim sum at these five Chinese restaurants in Hanoi

Hanoi (VNA) – The 2020 Spring Book Street was opened in Hanoi on January 27 as part of the activities to celebrate the 90th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3) and the traditional lunar New Year festival (Tet). The programme, held on the Hanoi Book Street (the December 19 street) in Hoan Kiem district, features more than 20 booths of publishing and distributing companies, along with some others showcasing cultural items for the longest and most important annual festival such as Tet newspapers, calligraphic works and folk paintings. During the event through February 3, visitors can also take part in various activities such as making chung cake – a traditional dish for Tet, creating “to he” (toy figurines made from rice dough), playing xiangqi, and drawing folk paintings. They will also have a chance to enjoy musical, magic and circus performances and join in discussions about the reading culture. Chairman of the Hoan Kiem … [Read more...] about Hanoi opens 2020 Spring Book Street

Hong Anh, a Hanoi resident, said she was looking for a mask at the stall ever since news broke a few days ago about the virus spreading to Vietnam. Many drugstores that sell medical and antibacterial masks were closed for Tet, so she went to the retail store to buy masks for the whole family. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus fears spur sales of face masks

Due to the high incomes they can earn, many people choose to overstay their visa. Tung for instance earns $2,500-4,000 a month, 10 times the average monthly income of workers in Vietnam. With his high school certificate, Tung cannot dream of earning so much in Vietnam where the salary of new college graduates is around $250. … [Read more...] about Why Vietnamese students end up working illegally in South Korea

We visited Binh Lieu during the White Flower Festival when the district burst with Thai and Dao ethnic women in bright-colored traditional attire. The occasion celebrated the rich history and ethnic culture of the community with campfires for youth, a crossbow competition, and culinary fair. … [Read more...] about Binh Lieu a ‘Sa Pa’ of northeastern Vietnam