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 ...
Saigon’s 130-Year-Old People's Law Court to Get $15m Renovation
Saigon has given many of its stately colonial buildings some love in recent months. The latest to join this list is one of the city’s most impressive historical gems – the 130-year-old People's Law Co...
18,600 Trees to Be Cut for Tourist Road Through Can Gio
Saigon authorities have given the go-ahead for a US$8.7 million road through the UNESCO recognized Can Gio biosphere reserve that will necessitate the felling of 18,600 trees.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Per Capita Income Reaches Nearly $2,200
Northern Vietnam to suffer week-long rainstorm with likely flash floods [Tuoi Tre] Vietnamese boy breaks arms copying Ninja game show [Thah Nien] US tech giants to expand operations in HCM City ...
[Video] Ly Hoang Nam Becomes First Vietnamese To Win Wimbledon Title
19-year-old Ly Hoang Nam made history last Sunday, becoming the first Vietnamese player to win a title at Wimbledon.
Lightning Strike Forces Closure Of Tan Son Nhat Runway
One of Tan Son Nhat Airport’s two runways will be closed for four days after being damaged by lightning on June 30.
Morning News Roundup: Burglary Gang Jailed For A Combined 182 Years In Southern Vietnam
Vietnam lychees make presence in Dubai [VOV] Singapore's Garena invests in Vietnam's Foody.vn website [VOV] Vietnam to develop seven logistics centers in 2020 [Vietnam Net]
[Photos] Bridge Collapses In Saigon After Being Struck By Barge
On the morning of July 12, a barge struck the Cai Tam Bridge in Saigon’s Binh Chanh District, causing its spans to fall into the Cho Dem River below.
[Video] Tobacco Smugglers Crash Through Police Roadblock
In Vietnam, tobacco smuggling is a big business that costs the country US$416 million each year in lost tax revenue.
Free WIFI Service Launches On Mount Fuji
While Vietnam continues to add free WIFI to trains, busses and public spaces, Japan is ahead of the game, launching the service on the iconic Mount Fuji last Friday.
Da Nang Wants Locals To Put Away Pajamas, Embrace Bikinis
Da Nang officials have declared war on pajamas and loungewear at local beaches, claiming that they may “taint the image of the beautiful city.”
Morning News Roundup: Homes Collapsing Due To HCMC Canal Project
Vietnam research center successfully designs advanced image compression IP core [Tuoi Tre] Senior Chinese official to visit Vietnam [Yahoo News] In Vietnam, counterfeiters thrive on desire for ...
Can Tho Halts Destruction Of Historic School
Following public outcry, Can Tho’s People’s Committee has decided to put plans for the demolition of the 91-year-old Châu Văn Liêm High School (the former Collège de Can-Tho) on hold.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Celebrities Criticised For Ao Dai Changes
Vietnamese police worry about gun-shaped iPhone case [Thanh Nien] Video shows woman crushed by excavator during land protest in Vietnam [Thanh Nien] Vietnam celebrities criticised for Ao Dai changes...
Morning News Roundup: Da Nang Authorities Order Demolition Of Illegal $4.58mn Palace
Vietnam’s Da Nang authorities order demolition of illegally-built $4.58mn palace [Tuoi Tre] Cambodia, Vietnam Agree to Complete Border Demarcation ‘Very Soon’ [RFA] Vietnam is the Asian ma...
[Photos] Hanoi Electric Company Using “Selfie Sticks” To Read Meters
State-owned EVN Hanoi has found a new tool to help its employees read electricity meters more easily – selfie sticks.
[Videos] Vietnam’s Urban Sewer Fishermen
Sewers across Saigon and Hanoi have become a paradise for urban fishermen. This video, recently posted on VN Express, shows a Saigon man dropping his line into the holes of a sewer cover to hook ...
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park Wins 2nd UNESCO Title
Vietnam’s Phong Nha-Ke Bang world heritage site, home to the famed Son Doong cave, has won its second UNESCO title from the organization for its rich biodiversity.
Morning News Roundup: Buddha Statue, Tallest In Northern Vietnam, Tumbles During Construction
Vietnam seeks over $19 billion foreign investment in traffic infrastructure [SGGP] Vietnam aviation authorities request new standards to protect air passenger luggage [Tuoi Tre] Buddha statue, purpo...
[Photos/Video] Train Of Typhoons Threaten Asia
Asian nations are bracing for a trio of typhoons that are quickly approaching from the Pacific Ocean. The first in line, Typhoon Linfa, has already made landfall in the Philippines and is expecte...
Employee at Noi Bai Arrested for Numerous Luggage Thefts
Amid reports of missing items from passenger luggage at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport, an airport employee has been arrested for stealing from baggage at least 10 times.
