Be Gay, Do Pride: Hanoi Pride Week Ends on Cheery Notes Last Sunday
Last Sunday, Hanoi Pride Week 2022 came to a conclusion with thousands of people joining in the festivities.
A Saigon Restaurant Poisoned Dozens of Stray Cats. What Happened to Those That Survived?
Almost 10 months ago, my life was turned upside down as our household welcomed a new feline member.
Airport Officer Suspended After Passenger Brings Knife on Flight to Prepare Mango Snack
A passenger's seemingly innocent in-air fruit snack has called into question the effectiveness of Tân Sơn Nhất's security screenings.
At Saigon's Oldest Ornamental Fish Market, Fish Are Friends, Not Food
It is a street, not a river, that comes to mind when people talk about vibrant fish in Saigon. Located in District 5, Lưu Xuân Tín Street is only approximately 500 meters long, but it is home to dozens of aquarium businesses.
Local Businesses Find Flexible Solutions at MyStorage
The sleek aesthetic of a bakery specializing in meticulously crafted high-end pastries would be ruined by stacks of packaging stored between the bright display case and the open kitchen.
All Aboard Bus 146, Home of Plushies, Rubber Chickens and a Side of Humanity
“Cute” doesn’t seem like a fitting descriptor for any mode of public transport, but a bus in Saigon is driving straight into the heart of Saigoneers for being the quintessence of “smotheringly adorable.”
In a D6 Hẻm, Saigon's Last Remaining Broom-Making 'Village'
Nestled in a hẻm on Phạm Phú Thứ Street, District 6 is Saigon’s last remaining broom-making village.
Controversy Brews Over 'Minh Mạng' Herbal Tea Brand's Song Joong-Ki Packaging
A tea product featuring the face of a South Korean celebrity has turned into a royal pain for its manufacturer.
Morning Stories: Thu Thiem Bridge, More Metro Trains, and Son La Marathon
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Morning Stories: Muong Exhibition, Saltwater Intrusion, and World Biosphere Reserve Status
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Morning Stories: Japan-Vietnam Festival, Football Ranking, and Mango Production
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Weekend Stories: Airport Congestion, VNA Fare Cap Hike, and Delayed Bridges
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Morning Stories: Online Book Fair, Fish Die-off, and Robber Gang Snare
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Saigon's Rainy Season Is Shorter, Comes Earlier This Year Due to La Niña
In case you hadn't figured it out from last night's huge storm.
Morning Stories: Bamboo Airways IPO, Pothole Hazard, and Coconut Rice Paper
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IMF Predicts Vietnam's Economic Growth Rates Will Top ASEAN in 2022
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts Vietnam's economy will grow 7.2% in 2022, making it the strongest in ASEAN.
Morning Stories: Collapsed Trees, Con Dao Night Lights, and Zoom Fatigue
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Historic Gate of Saigon Children's Hospital Destroyed by Car Collision
The Children’s Hospital 2 is one of Saigon’s oldest medical facilities, dating back to the 19th century.
Weekend Stories: Human Remains, World Press Photo Exhibition, and Cafe Amazon
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Morning Stories: 'Bố Già' Screening Abroad and Weekend Marathon Roadblock
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Hanoi Overtakes Saigon as Vietnam's Most Expensive City, Statistics Office Says
Hanoi's cost of living is currently the highest in Vietnam.
Morning Stories: Kuman Thong Dolls, UXOs, and Closure of Last Field Hospital
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Aviation Authority Proposes Entry for Covid-19 Vaccine Passport Holders
Airlines and the tourism industry are desperate for international flights to resume.
Morning Stories: Ben Thanh Station, Fines on Noisy Clubs, and Vaccinations
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Morning Stories: E-Medical Records, Fish Deaths, and Food Safety Fines
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Vietnamese Netizens Call for H&M Boycott Over 'Problematic Map' of China
A fervent wave of boycott calls directed at Swedish fast-fashion brand Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) has swept social media circles in Vietnam in recent days.
Weekend Stories: Vung Tau Cuisine Week, More Phu Quoc Flights and Cyberattacks Down
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A Woman in Soc Trang Faked Her Own Funeral to Avoid Debt
Trần Thị Tuyến's fraudulent funeral scheme unspooled because her family couldn't keep their stories straight.
