ASEAN Welcomes East Timor, Asia's Youngest Nation, as 11th Member
Time for infographic artists and geography teachers in the region to update their work on ASEAN.
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.
Paul Christiansen in Saigon
The Origin of the Strange Lights You See Before Landing in Saigon
What are those astonishingly bright lights seen from an airplane window when approaching Saigon at night? I’ve had visitors ask me this on the drive home from the airport, and the question appears on Reddit every few months. I remember being befuddled myself the first time I witnessed the patchwork radiance.
My Mom’s Care Packages Remind Me That Home Can Fit Inside a Box of Food
“What do you guys crave? I’ll send some.”
New 12,000-Year-Old Skeleton Breaks Record of Oldest Human Remains Found in Vietnam
After analysis, scientists believe that a 12,000-year-old set of human remains found in Ninh Bình belonged to a prehistoric man who died from infection after being struck by a quartz-tipped projectile.
As Saigon Moves Forward, Xích Lô Lag Behind as Nostalgic Remnants of a Past Era
Among Bùi Viện's assortment of xe ôm drivers and street food vendors, Bible-toting religious enthusiasts and other colorful personalities, 66-year-old Nghĩa stands out for his kind eyes and walrus-like mustache.
Khôi Phạm in Vietnam
Wipha, Yagi and Luc-Binh: How Are Tropical Storms Named in the Pacific Region?
Wipha was the latest typhoon to batter Vietnam this year, sweeping through northern provinces like Hưng Yên, Ninh Bình, Nghệ An, and Thanh Hóa and causing dangerous floods. It was 2025’s third and probably will not be the last that Vietnam will have to endure this year.
Paul Christiansen in Saigon
The Simple Pleasures of Having Your Hair Washed at the Hairdresser’s
I get my face shaved by sidewalk barbers; stop at every roving laminator I pass to have ticket stubs, photos, and doodles ...
A Look At The Vietnamese Province Obsessed With Sai Gon Beer
If there's one thing Ha Tinh loves, it's beer.
Morning News Roundup: High Tide, Rainstorm Likely To Inundate Ho Chi Minh City This Week
Tourists say visa waiver too short [Vietnam News] Ministries declare new vision standards for motorbike drivers [Vietnam Plus] Vietnam lowers dollar deposit interest rates [DTI]
[Video] Suspected Drunk Careens Truck Into D7 Intersection, Injuring Two
No matter how safe you are as a driver, accidents can still happen – even when you're standing still.
After Villa Collapse, Hanoi Will Examine All Colonial Buildings
Following the collapse of a 110-year-old villa in downtown Hanoi last week, officials in the capital are planning to launch a large-scale audit of the city's colonial buildings.
Weekend News Roundup: Expensive Railway Station Left Empty Because Of Uneven Development
Vietnam inflation hits 10-year low in Jan-Sep [Tuoi Tre] Tap water in Ho Chi Minh City fails to meet chlorine standards [Tuoi Tre] Expensive railway station left empty because of uneven development ...
Saigon Is Getting Some Flashy New Bus Routes
Public transportation in Saigon may not be glamorous but it's about to get a little more convenient for local residents. From October 1, Saigon will launch two new bus routes, connecting both District...
Thousands Of Sea Cucumbers Wash Up On The Shores Of Phu Quoc
Last week, tourists in Phu Quoc were privy to a strange sight, as thousands of sea cucumbers washed up on the shores of Long Beach.
Morning News Roundup: Public Land, A Cake Illegally Shared By Many Firms In Vietnam
Security guard arrested for procuring sex for guests at Saigon hotel [Thanh Nien] Vietnamese teen electrocuted while wading through flooded schoolyard [Thanh Nien] Ministry wants nationwide survey o...
Saigon Internet Cafes Ordered To Close By 10pm To Prevent Gaming, Sex Chats
For anyone who enjoys late-night gaming or a good sex chat in a public place, we've got some bad news.
Vietnamese Are Getting Paid To Wait In Line For New iPhones
In Vietnam, everyone loves an iPhone.
All Miss Universe Vietnam 2015 Contestants Will Sport VietJet Bikinis
Just when you thought VietJet's brilliant bikini marketing strategy was gone forever, that bright red-and-yellow swimwear is gearing up for another appearance.
Morning News Roundup: Nearly 1 Million Overseas Vietnamese Want To Buy Houses In Vietnam
Second financial firm allows foreign ownership [Vietnam Plus] Nearly 1 million overseas Vietnamese want to buy houses in Vietnam [Vietnam Net] Businesses concerned about import/export examinations [...
[Photos] Meet The Families Who Live In Bangkok's Airplane Graveyard
In a city with rising rent prices and limited space, three Bangkok families are living in the husks of decommissioned commercial jets in the capital's eastern Ramkhampaeng neighborhood.
Da Nang Bans Votive Paper...Again
In Vietnam, votive paper is everywhere. Take a stroll through any residential neighborhood and you're likely to find at least one person burning brightly-colored money, clothing or other odds and ends...
[Photos] Villa Collapses in Hanoi Leaving 2 Dead, 6 Injured
At 12:45pm yesterday afternoon, a 110-year-old French colonial villa in Hanoi collapsed, killing two and injuring several others.
Morning News Roundup: 30% of Vietnamese to Shop Online by 2020
Vietnam Airlines aircraft provides free transport of medical equipment [Vietnam News] 3 Vietnamese shortlisted in global video competition for farmers [Thanh Nien] Drinking becoming a problem in Vie...
Color Me Run Comes To Hanoi
This weekend, Hanoians will finally have the opportunity to run five kilometers while being doused in colored powder, as the Color Me Run comes to the capital for the first time.
Morning News Roundup: Illusion-Causing Stimulant, Called "American Weed," Traded Openly In HCMC
Vietnam Airlines receives second Airbus A350-XWB [Nhan Dan] Cop suspended for assaulting insulting neighbor [Thanh Nien] Illusion-causing stimulant, called ‘American weed,’ traded openly i...
Chinese Man Deported For Mass Earthworm-Hunting Operation
There are some crimes so despicable and sinister that just to think of them will make your stomach turn.
Weekend News Roundup: Over 40 Percent Of HCM City Youths Show Alcohol Abuse Signs
Over 40 percent of HCM City youths show alcohol abuse signs [Vietnam Plus] Vietnam’s new abortion restriction may backfire: official [Thanh Nien] HCM City expects to control flooding in inner-city a...
