Paul Christiansen in Vietnam
How to Spot a Traveling Vietnamese at the Airport? Boxes With Sharpied Names.
“If you know, you know.”
Into Saigon's Charming Hidden Third Spaces in the Shade of Bridges
Third place (noun): A space outside of one's home and workplace, where people meet and interact socially.
Century-Old Historic Villa in Đồng Nai Faces Demolition Due to Road Project
It’s yet another case of new infrastructure versus old heritage building — one of Vietnam’s most common urban planning clashes in recent years.
Food, Art, Heritage and Everything of the Essence in My #SaigonSummer
“In summer, the song sings itself.”― William Carlos Williams
With Thriving Coffee Culture, Vietnam Has Half a Million Cafes, Data Shows
Taking into account global and national chains, small brands, independent cafes and street vendors, a recent report estimates that Vietnam is home to more than 500,000 coffee shops that generate US$1.46 billion in revenue in total.
Vietnamese Staff Member Wins 7-Eleven Japan's Annual Customer Care Contest
A Vietnamese national recently surpassed over 2,000 other contenders to claim the top spot in a customer service contest in Japan.
Into the Infernal Heat of One of Saigon's Last Remaining Forges
It's no exaggeration to say that working in a forge is akin to being in a fiery sauna.
Huế Becomes 1st City With Dedicated Lanes on Pavements for Bicycles
The growing popularity of biking as a recreational activity in Vietnam has been acknowledged officially by urban planners in Huế.
Morning Stories: Gov. to Pay Women to Have 2 Kids, Stock Market Plunges and New IP Laws
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What We Know So Far About Vietnam's New 84-Case Covid-19 Wave
Health authorities are moving fast to contain Vietnam’s latest COVID-19 outbreaks — which so far include a total of 84 new cases — in northern provinces.
Morning Stories: Ben Thanh Vendors Go Online, Unlicensed English Centers and Fuel Prices Jump
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Online Ranking Places Hanoi, Saigon Among Cities With Lowest Quality of Life
Do you agree?
Saigon Shelter for Abused Pets Publishes Special Calendar to Raise Funds
Since its formation in 2005, the Sài Gòn Time (SGT) animal shelter has rescued, nurtured and nursed numerous abused pets to health until they find a new home. To promote animal welfare and seek financ...
Morning Stories: Karaoke Noise Feud, Russia Lifts VN Travel Ban and More Airports
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Morning Stories: Record Low Hotel Occupancy, Asia’s Tallest Buddha Statue and E-commerce Growth
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As Air Pollution Worsens in Hanoi, Heavy Smog Disrupts Flights at Noi Bai
Dark days for residents of the capital as local air pollution gets thick ahead of Tết.
Standard Chartered Predicts 7.8% GDP Growth for Vietnam in 2021
It's going to be a good year, according to a recent report.
Weekend Stories: Toyota Recall, Metro Repairs and Cryptocurrency Legal Framework
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Morning Stories: Nuclear Power Delayed, Dioxin Cleanup and Another Hanoi Pedestrian Street
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Ahead of Tết, Vietnam Cuts Repatriation Flights, Requires Full 14-Day Quarantine
Ahead of the Tết holiday next month, Vietnam has decided to tighten regulations regarding foreign arrivals and their quarantine period.
Morning Stories: Grab Wants Dedicated Lane at TSN, Polluting Factories Shut and New Singaporean Ambassador
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Vietravel Airlines, Vietnam's 6th Carrier, Officially Starts Flying This Month
The nation's sixth air carrier, Vietravel Airlines, is officially taking off.
Phu Tho Theme Park Suspended After Roller Coaster Accident Kills 1, Injures 2
One student died and two others were hospitalized after a roller coaster accident at an amusement park.
Morning Stories: Dong Nai-Da Lat Expressway, Car Sales Drop and Vinamilk Exports to China
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Brian Letwin in Roundups
Weekend Stories: More Cold Weather, VN's Second Covid Vaccine and New Bamboo Airways Routes
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Southern Vietnam Records One of Coldest Temperatures in 4 Decades
"Ok campers, rise and shine, and don't forget your booties 'cause it's cold out there."
Morning Stories: HCMC-Can Tho Railway, AB Inbev Merger and VN Vaccine Trials Continue
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Morning Stories: Limits on HCMC High Rises, D12's Mischievous Monkeys and Mekong Mega Irrigation System
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