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The snake that is gentle with humans but deadly to venomous snakes
The iridescent sunbeam snake, found in Vietnam, is harmless to people but hunts and eats venomous snakes such as kraits.
Published: 18/10/2026
Unraveling the mystery of the "Confucius Cup"
This unusual "Confucius Cup" in Hội An drains itself when overfilled, carrying an intriguing lesson about moderation and wisdom.
Published: 16/10/2026
Why did people in the past often carve worship statues from jackfruit wood?
Jackfruit wood is durable, easy to carve, rich in spiritual meaning and widely available in Vietnam, making it a traditional choice for worship statues.
Published: 14/10/2026
African blackwood, one of the most expensive woods in the world
African blackwood, prized for oboes and clarinets, is one of the world's priciest woods because it grows slowly and supply is limited.
Published: 10/10/2026
What do Asian countries eat for the Mid-Autumn Festival?
Mooncakes are the star of Mid-Autumn Festival food. Take a tour around Asia to discover the tempting mooncakes of each country.
Published: 03/10/2026
The Malayan pit viper: A dangerous venomous snake common in Vietnam, dubbed a "living landmine"
Rather than flee from humans, the Malayan pit viper lies still, ready to strike anyone who comes too close or accidentally steps on it.
Published: 02/10/2026
4 highly venomous snakes most often found on Fansipan
One of them is dubbed "Vietnam's king of warm-blooded prey". Meet four deadly pit vipers that live on Fansipan, Indochina's highest peak.
Published: 01/10/2026
How to tell the banded krait from the Malayan krait
Vietnam is home to many highly venomous snakes, notably two "siblings": the banded krait and the Malayan krait. Here's how to tell them apart.
Published: 28/09/2026
Unique Mid-Autumn Festival customs around the world
Vietnam is not alone: many other places in Asia also celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month.
Published: 27/09/2026
The highly venomous Malayan pit viper is easily mistaken for this snake: Here's how to tell them apart
Both belong to the viper family Viperidae, making them easy to confuse. Here are some quick ways to tell them apart.
Published: 25/09/2026
How to tell the king cobra, the common cobra and the oriental rat snake apart
Many accidents happen because people can't tell these snakes apart. Here's how to identify the king cobra, common cobra and rat snake.
Published: 24/09/2026
The highly venomous cobras that live in Vietnam
Four cobra species live in Vietnam, and all of them carry potentially lethal venom. Here is how to recognize them and what to do if you meet one.
Published: 23/09/2026
Decoding Vietnam's “ma đưa” ghost-led phenomenon and how to survive when lost in the forest
Vietnamese folklore abounds with eerie tales of “ma đưa,” being led astray by ghosts. Psychology explains it, and these skills help you get out alive.
Published: 21/09/2026
Where does the Mid-Autumn Festival come from?
Every year on the full moon of the eighth lunar month, children eagerly prepare for their big day of moon-watching and feasting with friends.
Published: 20/09/2026
The creepy secret inside one of Vietnam's strangest and rarest plants
At first glance, Vietnam's ant plant looks like a deformed tumor on its host tree. Its outside is bizarre, but its inside is truly creepy.
Published: 20/09/2026
The truth about Vietnam's strange "tie the girl to the post" bird
Beyond its unusual name, the Indian cuckoo, called "bắt cô trói cột" in Vietnam, has many curious traits.
Published: 05/09/2026
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