Brian Letwin in Travel
The Quiet Calm of Hiding From the Heat Under Phan Rang's Grapevines
The punishing mid-day sun dictates the pace of life in the corridor between Phan Rang and Cam Ranh, where locals escape to their living rooms or hammocks, and tourists seek the cooling breeze of the b...
Ngõ Nooks: Tender Bar Is an Introvert's Haven, Except on Tuesdays
“Just read it and forget it. Then you can write anything you like about Tender Bar. Thank you.”
Ngõ Nooks: Cozy up at Ẩn Cà Phê With Morning Coffees and Night Cocktails
In the Mood for Love, Wong Kar-wai’s elegantly restrained movie about married lovers resisting adultery, offers up a delicious cocktail of emotions. At least, that is the concept behind the drinks men...
Saigon Police Want Nhậu Eateries to Report Drunk Customers Who Try to Drive
Now that public gathering is no longer a health hazard, Saigon’s drunk driving epidemic is back in full swing.
Vietnamese Drank More Alcohol in Pandemic-Hit 2020, Data Shows
In a year marked by social isolation, Vietnam’s alcohol consumption increased considerably, though it’s not difficult to figure out why.
Hẻm Gems: Sipping Cocktails on Plastic Stools Is a Special Saigon Street Treat
Is there anything more synonymous with Saigon than the humble street cart? With stalls citywide on every corner, it’s our version of the public house — places where people come together and connect, a...
From November, Parents Could Be Fined for Letting Children Drink Alcohol
This is one of a number of new alcohol-related regulations coming into force.
New Decree Makes Selling Beer to People Under 18 a Fineable Offense
Beer is now legally off-limits for Vietnamese teens, but it’s unclear if the regulations will effectively deter underage drinking.
Over 23,000 Drivers Fined for Driving Under Influence in First 2 Months of 2020
After the new bill on alcohol consumption was passed by the National Assembly, stricter regulations on driving after having consumed alcohol were enforced.
Movie Scenes Showing Underage, Public Drinking Are Now Banned in Vietnam
Under new regulations, directors will have to do away with scenes depicting teen drinking, among other depictions of alcohol consumption.
Vietnam Sees Sharp Drop in Traffic Accidents in January Compared to 2019
During the four weeks leading up to Tet, the number of traffic accidents plummeted across Vietnam, a positive sign considering those also made up the country’s busiest period.
Vietnam's Beer Sales Down 25% Since Strict Drunk Driving Laws Come Into Force
Are you drinking less?
Nhậu Places Respond to Drunk Driving Law With Their Own Transport Services
In response to a decline in customers following stricter laws regarding driving after drinking, bars and restaurants across the country are offering transportation services for patrons.
Research Reveals High Rates of Drunk Driving, Low Seat Belt Use in Saigon
High rates of intoxicated driving, improperly worn helmets and not using seat belts are amongst the worrying results of a recently released survey of Saigon drivers.
From January 2020, New Alcohol Law Will Make Coercing Others to Drink Illegal
Be gone, peer-pressured drinking.
68% of Vietnamese Insist on Driving Themselves Home After Drinking Sessions
More than two-thirds of people who drink at a nhậu session or restaurant admit to driving afterwards, contributing significantly to traffic accidents.
