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Being found literally everywhere in Vietnam and in Vietnamese enclaves around the world, banh mi or Vietnamese-style baguette had been a street specialty long before street food became an obsession. The Hanoi Times looks for the value of the Vietnamese specialty on a global scale. A wonderful flavor from Vietnam The baguette arrived in Vietnam during French colonialism, and nowadays it is one of the few happy legacies from the time. According to local food experts, the crusty bread, its condiments, and stuffings are all a legacy of French colonialism, while cilantro, chili, and pickles reflect the Vietnamese taste for fresh vegetables and lively flavors. The simple yet yummy delicacy with a variety of versions is very popular, equivalent to Pho or Vietnamese traditional noodle soup. The “classic” banh mi appeared a dozen decades ago and though many have brainstormed a better baguette version, the original still stands strong. Fillings include roast pork, grilled chicken, or b...

The blooming season of To Day flowers adds to the alluring appearance of the scenery of villages in Mu Cang Chai district, whilst also contributing to attracting more visitors to the locality. The pinkish hue paints the skies above Mu Cang Chai mountainous area, drawing plenty of attention from enthusiastic travelers. To Day flowers each have five petals in a bright pink colour. The flowers can only be found growing at an altitude of 1,000 metres above sea level. Blooming To Day flower trees ooze charm alongside the roads on local mountains. The peach flower, known locally as To Day, gives a blazing pink appearance to the entire tree. Flowers can mainly be found in La Pan Tan commune. The wild flowers even bloom across high peaks in the communes of Nam Khat, Pung Luong, and De Xu Phinh. Local H’Mong ethnic people consider the To Day flowers to be a sign of spring. The post To Day flow...

Vietnam News Today (Feb. 23) notable headlines PM pushes for close ties between Vietnam and China Vietnam – important partner of EU Vietnam presents 25 tonnes of goods as relief aid to earthquake-hit Turkey Vietnam, India boost trade in farm produce, processed food Number of flights, passengers rises sharply in two months Vietnam, China’s Hainan province strengthen trade ties Border gates in Lang Son in full swing Another Vietnamese firm launches branch in Cuba HCM City recommended to further improve investment environment Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) receives Shen Xiaoming, secretary of the Hainan Provincial Party Committee, in Hanoi on February 22. (Photo: VGP) PM pushes for close ties between Vietnam and China Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 22 underlined the importance of the Vietnam – China comprehensive strategic partnership in Vietnam’s foreign policy during a reception for Shen Xiaoming, secretary of the Hainan Provincial Party C...

The road through Tan Lap Melaleuca forest, Long An The 5km long road through more than 100ha of Melaleuca forest in Tan Lap floating village to show that there are many unique, mysterious and attractive landscapes in Vietnam. Photo: Travellive Tan Lap melaleuca forest is about 100km from Ho Chi Minh City center. This was originally a pristine wetland in Moc Hoa district, Long An, near the Cambodian border, linked with Dong Thap Muoi area forming a vast green area, with interlaced canals and the does flow across the West Vam Co river. The place’s nature is outstanding with ancient melaleuca forests, lotus ponds, water lily lakes and hundreds of species of birds, fish and endemic amphibians creating a rich and diverse ecosystem. The steep road in Gia Lai The steep road is on the way of Pleiku city’s passby or shortcut, from Gia Lai to Kon Tum, in the territory of Ia Pech commune, Ia Grai district. The road stretches for about 1 km, with black cassia trees ...