44% of Male Students Have First Drink by Age 14: Study
It's no secret that many Vietnamese adults enjoy downing a few drinks from time to time, but a new study has found that the hobby is popular among youths as well, particularly males.
5 Vietnamese Universities Crack Top 400 Schools in Asia: QS
Five Vietnamese universities were included in this year’s QS Ranking (Quacquarelli Symonds) for Asia. However, their positions are rather humble compared to their regional counterparts.
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500 Startups' Investor Trek Highlights Vietnam's Robust Tech Scene
It’s no secret that Vietnam's rapidly growing tech industry is garnering the attention of international investors thanks to an active startup scene and an expanding digital economy.
7-Eleven Japan to Replace Plastic Onigiri Wrapping With Bioplastic Version
Bioplastics, which are derived from plant- and animal-based materials, are believed to be less harmful to the environment than petroleum-based plastics because they produce less greenhouse gas.
70% of People Who Shop Online Use Facebook Messenger to Communicate with Shops
Facebook Messenger is by far the most popular messaging app for Vietnamese who shop online.
After Alleged Hacking, Hanoi Online Poll on Wartime Loudspeaker Reopens
The saga surrounding Hanoi’s wartime loudspeakers is more complicated than meets the eye.
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Eight Moments that Make a Journey Feel Full
We remember some trips as checklists of sights and experiences, while others remain as nebulous feelings of peace and an enduring calm.
La Veranda Resort Phú Quốc – MGallery: A House Called Summer
There is a mansion on the southwest shores of Phú Quốc where summer never really ends. La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc – MGallery — named Asia's Leading Boutique Resort at the 2025 World Travel Awards and ...
A Summer Escape Just Outside Saigon
Summer often evokes images of journeys to distant locales far removed from familiar routines so as to rediscover the feeling of true rest. Yet amid peak travel seasons, rising transportation costs, an...
Saigon Áo Dài Cocktail Festival 2026 Wraps Up in Style
On May 10, silk, spirits, and sound filled Le Méridien Saigon on the occasion of the Saigon Áo Dài Cocktail Festival 2026, courtesy of Saigon bartenders, designers and musicians.
Education is No Longer About Choosing a Program, but Architecting a Future Pathway
For many years, choosing an international curriculum was widely seen as the “optimal answer” for families seeking a global future for their children. However, as university expectations continue to ev...
Music, Mixology and Fashion Combine at Saigon "Áo Dài" Cocktail Festival
Featuring live music and DJ sets, fashion runway showcases, free mixology masterclasses, and games, Saigon Áo Dài Cocktail Festival 2026 presented by Saigon Outcast on May 10, aims to bring together d...
