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 ...
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Has 29 Million 3G Subscribers
Vietnamese phone maker faces fine for repeated delays of Bphone delivery [Tuoi Tre] More measures proposed to lure back international visitors to Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam's largest brewer manipula...
Tourists Charged $37 For 2 Bowls Of Phở In Hanoi
At a meeting where the deputy director of the Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism failed to recall the city’s rip-off hotline number, the official rattled off a list of instances in which ...
Morning News Roundup: Brutal Animal Killing Festivals To Be Eliminated In Vietnam: Minister
Vietnamese airlines publish seat availability after rip-off complaints [Thanh Nien] Sapa has coldest summer in 10 years [DTI] Vietnam mulls lowest minimum-wage bump in 3 years [Thanh Nien]
Weekend News Roundup: Human Remains Found Under Hanoi Pavement
Human remains found under Hanoi pavement [DTI] A350 plane makes maiden Hanoi-HCM City voyage [Vietnam Plus] Casino rivalry set to heat up [Vietnam Net]
Record Ticket Prices Announced For Man City-Vietnam Friendly
When this month’s UK£1 million (VND35 billion) friendly between Manchester City FC and Vietnam’s national team was announced last week, match organizer, Do Quang Hien, declined to reveal ticket p...
Morning News Roundup: Houses Destroyed In Landslide On Sai Gon River
EVN dismisses complaints on power price hikes [DTI] Students pray at scholars' temple for exam success [DTI] Saigon bikers make their exhausts louder, rev up noise concerns [Thanh Nien]
[Photos] 15 Incredible Images Of Yesterday’s Storm In Saigon
Yesterday evening, a large storm passed through Saigon just as the sun began to set, resulting in some spectacular photos captured by Facebook users (top photo by Masahiro Ura from Vincom Center)...
[Video] Breakdancing Thai Police Go Viral
So what’s the best way for a military junta to appease the populace? Police dance videos, of course!
Vietnam to Remove 3,300 Requirements for New Businesses Next Month
A new set of law amendments will go into effect next month, removing thousands of requirements for new businesses in Vietnam.
Morning News Roundup: Tourist Beaten By Seafood Vendors In Vietnam's Resort Town
HCM City to spend big on infrastructure [Vietnam Net] Da Nang city to host international marathon 2015 [SGGP] Vietnam Airlines receives first A350 XWB [Vietnam Plus]
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam To Keep Enforcing Two-Child Law, For Now
Vietnamese more open to "non-traditional family" [VietnamNet] Vietnam to consider more oil extraction to ensure GDP target [VietnamNet] Vietnam to Keep Enforcing Two-Child Law, for Now&nbs...
Manila Times Gives China The Finger With Its Own “Nine Dash Line” Map
The Philippines’ oldest newspaper recently made what could be considered a provocative gesture towards China regarding its notorious “nine-dash-line.”
Saigon Bus Ridership Drops Dramatically
Saigon is short on public transportation offerings as it awaits the construction of its metro and BRT systems, but that's not stopping people from abandoning city busses at a rapid pace.
Morning News Roundup: Nha Trang Beach To Be 'Privatized' Despite Public Outcry
The tourism crisis: No relief for Vietnam as visitor drop continues [Thanh Nien] 2 men arrested for attacking traffic cops after drinking [Thanh Nien] Nha Trang beach to be 'privatized' despite publ...
Hanoi Is The Most Expensive Place To Live In Vietnam: Report
Hanoi might be the cheapest place in the world for tourists to visit this summer, but its residents have the highest living expenses in the country.
Controversial Chinese Oil Platform Returns To East Sea
Chinese oil platform Haiyang Shiyou 981 has retuned to the East Sea to conduct oil and gas exploration.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Police Reject $550,000 Bribe From Chinese Fugitive
Vietnamese drug addicts still high [SGGP] Dead rivers encircle Hanoi [Vietnam Net] Foreign fast-food chains not performing as expected in Vietnam [Vietnam Net]
[Photos] Hanoi’s Wavy Metro Tracks Raise Eyebrows
While Saigon’s metro system chugs along, Hanoi’s first urban railway has been plagued by poor construction quality, delays and controversy surrounding its rolling stock. Now you can add wavy tracks to...
Vietnam Removes Housing Restrictions For Overseas Vietnamese
Starting July 1, overseas Vietnamese will be able to buy property in Vietnam without any restrictions.
China Seizes Rotting Frozen Meat From The 1970s Smuggled Through Vietnam
While Chinese are faced with a public health crisis due to poisonous clouds of pollution chocking the country’s cities, they must also be wary of what they eat following a food scandal involving nearl...
