Uyên Đỗ in Saigon
How Saigon's Free Water Coolers Quench Thirst and Spread Kindness
In recent years, stories about climate change's impacts on the lives of Vietnamese people have been increasingly making the news.
Inside the Covid Memorial Park at 1 Lý Thái Tổ, Saigon's Brand-New Green Space
As part of Saigon’s latest initiative to increase green space coverage in the city, a number of abandoned land plots were converted into public parks, including a Covid Memorial Park that’s become a beloved destination for Saigoneers seeking a space to jog, reflect, or just simply touch grass.
Uyên Đỗ in Saigon
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.”
Saigon Set to Make Bus Service Free for All to Cut Congestion, Air Pollution
Saigoneers without private vehicles might be happy to hear that the city is planning to make the municipal bus system free to ride in the near future.
Bạc Liêu-94, Cà Mau-69: In Saigon, a Surprising Reminder of Home Lives on License Plates
Once in a while, I bump into a little sliver of my hometown on a random license plate on the street.
Pristine Blue Sky and Memorial Park: Ruminating on What the Covid-19 Pandemic Left Us
Recently, I visited Saigon’s newly inaugurated COVID-19 memorial park . Located at 1 Lý Thái Tổ, Vườn Lài Ward, the park o...
HCMC's Đồng Khởi Among World's Top 20 Most Expensive Retail Streets, Report Says
Saigon’s very own Đồng Khởi has once again made the list of world’s commercial streets with the highest annual rents.
Xuân Phương in Hanoi
Every Bánh Chưng Season, Vietnam’s Lá Dong Capital Comes Alive With Harvest Frenzy
On the patches of sandy soil by the river in Kim An Commune, Thanh Oai District, Hanoi, there’s a tiny village named Tràng Cát, where dong leaves have been embedded in local history, memory, and economy for centuries. Right in local courtyard, these broad green leaves were transformed into bánh chưng, ready for Tết feasts across the country.
[Video] Hanoi Traffic Police Pursue Mai Linh Cab Driver in 'Terrifying High-Speed Chase'
A Mai Linh taxi driver is in some serious trouble after speeding away when officers attempted to pull him over for a traffic violation.
Woman Holds Funeral For Herself And Five Living Relatives
On Tuesday, a Phan Thiet woman organized a collective funeral for herself and five other living family members, drawing the attention of several curious neighbors.
Morning News Roundup: Fine Might Go Up To $1,800 For Overloaded Vehicles
$107 million approved for second Laos border gate [Vietnam Net] Minimum wage may rise 12% [Vietnam Net] Hanoi Museum remains mired in controversy [DTI]
[Photos] Hanoi Streets Under Water After a Night of Heavy Rain
Less than two hours of rain turned Hanoi into a citywide swimming pool on Wednesday evening. As predicted by the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, a bout of heavy rain drenched the...
Transport Ministry Will Attempt To Beat Uber At Their Own Game
After ongoing legal struggles with Uber, the Ministry of Transport recently announced it will launch its own app to compete directly with the ridesharing enterprise. This is a move by local authoritie...
Nearly 100 US Army Uniforms Found in Passenger's Luggage at Tan Son Nhat
Last Sunday, customs officials at Tan Son Nhat International Airport seized nearly 100 US Army uniforms from a passenger traveling from the United States, reports Tuoi Tre News.
Morning News Roundup: TPP Set To Devour Vietnam Livestock Sector
Dollar rise lifts imports and widens Vietnam’s trade gap [VOV] VietJet listed among world’s fastest growing airlines [VOV] Master plan approved to develop northwest national tourism area [DTI]
Vietnam Developing Crowdfunding Regulations For Local Platforms
The Ministry of Planning and Investment is working to create a legal framework for crowdfunding activities, reports Deal Street Asia. The government organization has recently met with local startups t...
22 Pictures Of China's Strangest Chairs
In his series “Bastard Chairs”, German photographer Michael Wolf captures some pretty interesting seating arrangements.
Vietnam Will Not Devalue The Dong Again This Year
The National Bank of Vietnam, after its third adjustment to the dong this year, announced it would not alter the exchange rate again until 2016, reports Thanh Nien.
Morning News Roundup: Most Vietnamese Ignore Nutrition
‘Black Monday' for VN stocks [SGGP] Minimum pay increase for 2016 yet to be fixed [VOV] Ferrari worth $750,000 damaged in crash in HCMC [Thanh Nien]
Dana Filek-Gibson in Asia
What Happened When the South Korean Government Invested in K-Pop
Long before Psy sang about 'Gangnam Style', K-Pop was spreading like wildfire across Asia and around the world.
Vietnam Scraps Foreign Ownership Limits
Beginning in September, foreign investors will be able to own a 100% stake in Vietnamese companies. The decision, announced by government decree in June, will apply to most industries with the excepti...
Over 1,500 Vietnamese Passengers Denied Entry Into Singapore Since January
As many as 1,515 Vietnamese passengers flying VietJet Air have been denied entry into Singapore in the first half of this year, according to Tuoi Tre News. Despite showing sufficient paperwork, the ma...
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Start-Ups Have To Register Business Overseas
Another massacre in Vietnam as man kills 4; mental illness suspected [Thanh Nien] Saigon Port plans share sale to banks [Vietnam Plus] Controversial China rig completes drilling well near Vietnam co...
VND1.6 Billion Found In An Abandoned Air Blade
As of Friday last week, police were still unable to identify the owner of a mysterious Air Blade containing more than VND 1 billion, which was abandoned on a sidewalk in Hoa Binh province. Locals came...
Vung Tau to Offer Free WIFI on Popular Beach, Hydrofoil Pier
In addition to a revamped hydrofoil service, Vung Tau is installing free WIFI networks on its most popular beaches and its main hydrofoil pier.
Vietnam Considers Raising Taxes on Large Cars
In an effort to alleviate congestion on the country’s roads Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed levying higher taxes on some cars, while lowering others.
Weekend News Roundup: Rethink On Prostitution: Officials Say Vietnam Needs Legal Red-Light Districts
Vietnam loses $2.5 billion over oil price collapse [Tuoi Tre] Vietnamese website fined for publishing film inspired by horrible massacre [Tuoi Tre] Vietnamese tra fish enters Walmart in US [DTI]
Flying High: VietJet Is Going Public
Privately-owned VietJet Air is looking to take advantage of its recent success by holding a public offering by the end of the year.
