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 ...
Khôi Phạm in Saigon
Letter to the People I Met as We Hid From the Rain Under a Bridge Together
“Do not be angry with the rain; it simply does not know how to fall upwards.”— Vladimir Nabokov.
Hanoi's Bát Tràng Ceramic Village Turns Historic Craft Into Global Fame
Bát Tràng has been producing ceramics for over 700 years, but it’s the recent decades that interest me most: a period in which this small village has mirrored Vietnam’s rapid economic growth.
Final Merging Plan Brings Vietnam's Locality Number From 63 to 34
After extended working sessions to gather insights from experts and locals, Vietnam’s state government has announced the final version of the country’s administrative map.
Múa Lân Is Officially Recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage
In Chợ Lớn, every Tết, amid the aroma of burning joss sticks and an onslaught of red-color decorations is the echoing beats of lion dance instruments. For generations of Saigoneer, the presence of múa lân, or lion dance, is a sign of festivity and celebration.
[Photos] Man Falls From Overpass After Bus Crashes Into Oncoming Traffic
A Phuong Trang (FUTA) bus crashed this morning on District 11's Cay Go overpass, injuring eight motorists after it crossed the median barrier and drove into oncoming traffic.
[Photos] The Madness of Hanoi Traffic
Hanoi can’t seem to get a break. After a torrential downpour hit the capital two weeks ago, heavy rains have visited the city once again, flooding streets and leaving commuters stranded in traffic.
Vietnam Celebrates First Win of 2018 World Cup Qualifiers
Things are looking up for Vietnam this morning, after the national football team took home its first win of the 2018 World Cup Qualifiers.
Morning News Roundup: 28 Vietnamese To Stand Trial After $13-Million Online Gambling Bust
Government mulls nixing tax fines, fees [Vietnam Plus] Vietnam to classify universities to improve quality [DTI] Vietnamese directors to bring acclaimed films to London festival [Thanh Nien]
Saigon Authorities Claim New Reservoirs Will Reduce Flooding By 30%
In an effort to make your rainy season a little drier, local officials recently approved the spending of VND950 billion (US$41.8 million) to create three large-scale reservoirs across Saigon. Covering...
Laos Officials Shut Down Vietnamese Nightclub In Historic Cave
When you think of Laos' historic Viengxay Cave, a major military base and home to thousands during the 1953-1975 Laotian civil war, the first thing that springs to mind is pole dancers. Obviously.
[Video] Meteorite Explodes Over Bangkok
A massive airborne explosion believed to be a meteorite was caught on camera yesterday in Bangkok, taking residents of the Thai capital by surprise.
Morning News Roundup: Farmers Dump Dead Fish To Protest Factory Waste Dumping
Policy, financial hurdles stymie Vietnam auto industry [Thanh Nien] Dollar borrowers in Vietnam report massive losses after dong falls [Thanh Nien] Farmers dump dead fish to protest factory waste du...
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam To Let Public Have A Say On New Electricity Rates
Danang, transport ministry lead nation in administrative reform [VOV] Falling oil prices adversely affect Vietnam economy [VOV] State-owned building firms slow to privatise [Vietnam News]
Long Thanh Airport Construction to Relocate 15,000 People
Nearly 15,000 residents of Dong Nai province will be moving house due to the construction of Long Thanh Airport, reports Tuoi Tre.
Morning News Roundup: Online Train Ticket Sale Faces Network Congestion
Minimum wage to increase 12.4% next year [DTI] English Premier League to be broadcast for free in Vietnam [Thanh Nien] Russia, Vietnam strategic partnership to make Asia-Pacific safer [Spu...
Bac Lieu Approves Plan For Guitar-Shaped Five-Star Hotel
Officials in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu have approved plans to construct a five-star hotel shaped like a traditional Vietnamese musical instrument, reports Tuoi Tre.
Top Mobile Retailer To Open Food Chain Because Why Not
Late last week, Vietnam's top mobile retailer, The Gioi Di Dong, unexpectedly announced its plan to open 30 to 50 convenience stores over the last quarter of the year, reports Thanh Nien.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Airlines Dreamliner Flies To London
China Southern Airlines to launch freighter service to Vietnam [Want China Times] HCM City: Boat tour on Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe launched [DTI] Vietnamese seller of ‘priority logos’ to ‘avoid traffic pol...
Vietnam Will Free 18,539 Prisoners On Wednesday
As part of its National Day amnesty, Vietnam will release 18,539 prisoners, reports Tuoi Tre.
[Video] The Vietnamese Navy Just Bought a Pirate Ship
According to Voice of Vietnam, the Vietnamese Navy now has a proud new addition to its fleet, thanks to the work of Polish shipbuilder Marine Projects, Ltd.
Baggage Truck Driver Loses License After Colliding With Airplane at Tan Son Nhat
A Tan Son Nhat baggage truck driver is without a license after crashing into a China Airlines plane last Thursday, reports Thanh Nien.
Morning News Roundup: Survey Reveals Massive Shortfall In Public Service Quality
Tycoon to the rescue as cheaper China floods Vietnam's economy [Thanh Nien] Survey reveals massive shortfall in public service quality [DTI] Experts urge firms to study laws for TPP [Vietnam Plus]
Hanoi Closes 40 Streets For National Day Parade
Beginning at 9pm on Tuesday, 40 streets in downtown Hanoi will be closed for the National Day parade, Voice of Vietnam reports. Roughly 35,000 people are expected to participate in this year's festivi...
Vietnam Railways to Introduce E-Ticketing System Next Month
Starting next month, travelers will be able to purchase train tickets via an electronic ticketing system, reports Talk Vietnam.
