What gives Vietnamese dishes their distinctive gentle sourness? In this episode of Flavour & Beyond, we explore "mẻ" and "giấm bỗng", two traditional ingredients that quietly shape the depth and balance of many northern dishes.
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Việt Nam is stepping up cooperation with the Eurasian Economic Union and Greece, boosting trade, investment and parliamentary ties. With two-way trade nearing 6 billion USD and stronger coordination in maritime, agriculture and multilateral forums, the moves reflect Việt Nam’s proactive push to deepen international partnerships.
Services of Qatar Airways and Emirates were suspended due to airspace closures, with operations expected to resume once aviation authorities confirm it was safe. Several flights carrying large numbers of Vietnamese passengers have been diverted or forced to turn back.
While governments move to protect their nationals, Vietnamese communities across the Middle East are also closely monitoring the situation, with many expressing growing concern. In the United Arab Emirates, home to more than 5,000 Vietnamese residents, most work in the service sector, manual labour and small businesses. Despite the uncertainty, daily life remains largely stable, with residents staying alert and following official updates.
Ten years ago, Sơn Trà Peninsula was home to just over 200 red-shanked douc langurs. By 2025, that number had surpassed 1.000, a positive signal for conservation efforts. Behind this remarkable recovery are not only forest rangers and scientists but also photographers and filmmakers who have been quietly documenting and sharing the value and beauty of this rare primate.
Vietnamese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Phạm Thu Hằng, stated on 3th March that Việt Nam opposes the use of force against sovereign states, particularly attacks on civilian infrastructure that result in loss of life. Such actions have caused serious damage and continue to threaten the lives, safety, and interests of civilians, including Vietnamese nationals in the region, while undermining economic activity, peace and stability both regionally and globally.
The confrontation between the US and Iran has entered its third day, with fighting intensifying. But beyond the battlefield in the Middle East, a parallel debate is unfolding in Washington: How far will this campaign go and where are the limits of executive power?
As conflict escalates across the Middle East, causing widespread civilian casualties and mass displacement, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has announced its readiness to activate a regional response plan. With infrastructure being destroyed at an alarming rate, the UN warns that a major humanitarian crisis is rapidly approaching.
The National Steering Committee for search, collection and identification of fallen soldiers' remains (Steering Committee 515) convened a conference to implement its 2026 work plan. The approved programme for the 2026 to 2030 period outlines a two-phase roadmap. This approach mobilises society to enhance the identification, search, and collection of fallen soldiers' remains.
Preparations for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and the People's Councils at all levels for the 2026 - 2031 term have been identified as a particularly important political task. So how do Vietnamese citizens exercise their civic rights during this nationwide event?
In recent years, human trafficking in Việt Nam has grown more complex, driven by organised networks and the expanding reach of the digital world. Between 2021 and 2025, authorities investigated 358 cases involving 925 suspects. Victims are no longer limited to women and children 64% are now men, while 81% come from lowland areas, trafficked across borders through increasingly sophisticated networks.
A growing number of young people are heading outdoors to reconnect with much older traditions. Ho Chi Minh City ranks third in Asia Pacific for nightlife, according to the 2025 Asia-Pacific Best Cities report. But beyond the lively streets and neon lights, a quieter, more intimate city emerges after dark - one that is inspiring photographers in unexpected ways.
See the real scene at the girls' primary school in southern Iran, where a devastating Israeli strike has claimed the lives of over 100 students. Officials in Tehran have criticised the incident and said it raises concerns under international law.
In this episode of Speak Like a Local, Luân Vũ steps into the colourful, energetic world of Vietnamese dining - a world bursting with flavour. From choosing dishes and customising flavours to describing taste like locals do, host Luân Vũ discovers the little expressions that bring Vietnamese dining to life.
In this episode of "Speak like a local", host Luân Vũ will show you how to ask for directions like a real local, so you never end up in the wrong place again. Discover how Vietnamese people use landmarks instead of house numbers to show the way in Speak like a local - Asking and Giving directions.
Money talks everywhere – but in Vietnam, knowing how to ask about prices and pay using Vietnamese currency is key to everyday life! In this episode of Speak Like a Local, host Ethan Kelly learns how to politely ask for the price, pay like a pro, and most importantly, master the art of bargaining!
The world around us is filled with countless colours. A single shade can be light or deep, soft or intense. In this new episode, host Uzor Nadis explores how Vietnamese people talk about colours - from the clothes they wear to the way they express beauty and emotion in daily life. Don’t miss Speak Like a Local: Talking about colours in Vietnamese, only on Vietnam Today!