Dining

On October 3, a contingent of beautiful contestants touched down at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, signalling the start of preparations for the Miss Grand International 2023 beauty pageant.

Vietnam has experienced a gradual economic recovery over the past three quarters, with growth rates of 3.28%, 4.05%, and 5.33% recorded for quarters I, II, and III, respectively. This stands as the highest growth across all 12-year quarters since 2020 and 2021.

Thousands of people gathered around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi on October 1 to take part in the Hanoi Autumn Festival's carnival.

An online map and museum of Vietnam's culinary delicacies were recently unveiled, showcasing the first 1,000 iconic dishes of the country.

Thousands of people gathered in the pedestrian area around Hoan Kiem (Returned Sword) Lake for the opening of the Hanoi Autumn Festival on September 29. Locals and tourists alike enjoyed the festivities.

To mark the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival 2023, the Hue Imperial Citadel in central Thua Thien-Hue province has been illuminated with vibrant giant lanterns, signalling the special occasion which falls on September 29.

This year, moon cakes have failed to draw in the expected crowds despite the myriad of designs and flavors available. Sales have been notably low.

A downpour of heavy rain on the morning of September 28 caused significant disruptions to traffic in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam.

Visitors from both Vietnam and China have been delighted by the sights on offer on the pilot sightseeing tours of Ban Gioc (Vietnam) – Detian (China) Waterfall scenic area, across the border of the two nations.