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 ...
Hamleys, The World’s Oldest Toy Store To Set Up Shop In Saigon
District 7’s VivoCity will soon be home to Vietnam’s first Hamleys, the world’s oldest toy store.
[Video] Korean Stars Attempt To Eat Noodles On Roller Coaster
Welcome to Infinite Challenge, an absurd South Korean variety show that is the most popular non-drama television show in the country.
Nick Ut’s “Napalm Girl” Photo Sells For $11,750 At Auction
Nick Ut’s Pulitzer Prize winning “Napalm Girl” photo sold for US$11,750 at a charity auction last week in Saigon.
Morning News Roundup: Tap Water In Hanoi Filtered With 100-Year-Old Technology
Tap water in Hanoi filtered with 100-year-old technology [Vietnam Net] Deputy PM says corruption fight continues [Vietnam News] German hailed as ‘hero’ for warning motorcyclists about slippery ...
Saigon’s Notre Dame Cathedral Set to Get First Ever Makeover
Over the next few years, Saigon’s 135-year-old Notre Dame Cathedral will undergo extensive upgrades for the first time.
[Video] 2 Dead, 1,000 Trees Uprooted As Historic Storm Rocks Hanoi
Two people died and five were injured on Saturday afternoon as a powerful storm, the strongest to hit the capital in 30 years, uprooted trees, destroyed vehicles, and even lifted structures from their...
Weekend News Roundup: AAG Submarine Cable Repaired
Vietnamese brewery market to be restructured [VOV] HCM City opens official website on Government’s e-portal [VOV] WB report: Vietnam's GDP to grow 6.5 percent [Vietnam Plus]
Internet Speeds In Vietnam Will Return To Normal Ahead Of Schedule
Internet speeds in Vietnam should return to normal in the coming days as repairs to and maintenance of the Asia-America Gateway (AAG) will be completed ahead of schedule.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Inspects Major Airports After Baggage Theft Complaints
‘Napalm Girl’ photo sold for $11,750 at Vietnam auction [Tuoi Tre] Vietnamese enterprises too fragmented for global, regional economic integration [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam inspects major airports after ba...
Saigon Zoo Will Not Be Torn Down For Commercial Complex: Official
City officials have denied speculation that Saigon’s historic zoo will be torn down and replaced by a commercial complex.
Vietnam Looks To The West For Fighter Jets, Drones
Vietnam is in talks with US and European contractors to further modernize its air defense systems with new fighter jets, unmanned drones and maritime patrol planes.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's $2.6m Cultural House At Milan Expo A Disappointment
Reports about Vietnam-China trade have conflicting figures [Vietnam Net] Vietnam’s IVF services attract couples from around the world [Vietnam Net] Beware of car accessory theft while parking in Ho ...
[Photos] New Asian Trend: Shaving Dogs Into Cubes (And Other Ridiculous Shapes)
Perhaps a sign that Minecraft has become a pervasive cultural force, dog groomers in Japan and Taiwan have begun to apply cubist aesthetics to their techniques.
Popular Hoi An Beach Has Nearly Disappeared Due to Erosion
While Phu Quoc’s beaches are being ruined by garbage and pollution, Hoi An’s famous Cua Dai Beach is on the verge of being swept into the sea due to erosion caused by human activity.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Journalists Attacked While Filming Overloaded Trucks
Ha Noi city lacks bus stop shelters [Vietnam News] Police seize 20 tonnes of fake food [Vietnam News] Budget overspending exceeds US$3.43 bln in five months [SGGP]
Tan Son Nhat Airport to Be Expanded This Month
As officials continue to debate the merits of Long Thanh Airport, Tan Son Nhat is set to undergo a major expansion this month.
Morning News Roundup: China To Overtake US As Vietnam's Largest Importer: HSBC
Vietnam’s Hoi An faces imminent risk of losing beach to coastal erosion [Tuoi Tre] Heathrow primary destination for Vietnam Airlines' new 787-9 Dreamliner [eTurbo News] HCMC canal dredging dama...
Weekend News Roundup: Court Agrees To Pay $360,000 To Wrongfully Imprisoned Man
Vietnamese argue over bridal photo shoot on university campus [Tuoi Tre] Young Vietnamese build free, low-cost playgrounds for kids from recycled materials [Tuoi Tre] Cost to build road set to hit n...
Vietnam To Launch Spratly Island Tours
Vietnam has announced a new tour to the Spratly Islands in the midst of growing tensions over territorial claims in the East Sea.
Repair Date, Maintenance Period Announced For Vietnam’s Broken Undersea Internet Cable
Vietnam’s internet connection should return to normal speeds in two weeks as teams rush to repair the snapped Asia-America Gateway (AAG) cable that lies off the coast of Vung Tau.
