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 ...
Masterchef Christine Ha Is Eating And Drinking Her Way Through Saigon
Vietnamese-American Masterchef, Christine Ha, is back in Saigon and seems to be eating and drinking her way through the city.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Spends $1.57 Bln On Foreign-Made Cars In 2014, Highest Rate Ever
Vietnam expects to manufacture 200,000 automobiles in 2015 [DTI News] Hanoi aims at green, clean 2015 [Vietnam Plus] City streets named Vietnamese talent artists [SGGP]
Everyone Seems To Be Unhappy With The Saigon Post Office’s Makeover
Over the past few months, one of Saigon’s most beloved old buildings has been undergoing a serious makeover, trading in its subdued, light pink paint for a bright, golden yellow coat.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Airlines Flight Delayed As Escorted Criminal Utters False Bomb Threat
Vietnam introduces measures to regulate online games [Nhan Dan] Petrol prices drop for first time in 2015 [Nhan Dan] Small banknotes come with exorbitant fees [DTI]
It May Take 1 Month To Fix Undersea Internet Cable: Viettel
Get ready for an extended period of snail’s pace Internet.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Offers $84k Salaries To Reverse Brain Drain
Vietnam hub offers $84k salaries to reverse brain drain [Thanh Nien] Vietnam Fumbles For New Plan To Attract (And Repel) Foreign Funds [Forbes] Technical malfunction forces emergency landing in...
A New Year, A New Break In Vietnam’s Undersea Internet Cable
After numerous interruptions in service in 2014, the notoriously unreliable, 20,000km, $560 million Asia-America Gateway cable has ruptured at multiple points on the segment that lies off the coast of...
Jay-Z And Beyonce's SE Asia Holiday: Motorbikes And $25k Per Night Villas
Star couple, Jay-Z and Beyonce, took a break from their busy schedules to visit SE Asia in recent days.
Weekend News Roundup: 136 Vietnamese Women Freed From Prostitution Den In Malaysia
HCM City: Tourist boats face uncertain future [Vietnam Net] Da Nang to hear out critics of controversial skyscraper [Thanh Nien] CGV opens art house cinemas in Hanoi, HCMC [Thanh Nien]
Phạm Ngũ Lão Pickpocketing Ring Busted
After weeks of investigation, HCMC police have arrested 12 suspects who allegedly targeted tourists in the city’s backpacker area.
Drone Video And Photos Of Saigon’s New Years Celebration
Thousands of people flocked to the streets of downtown Saigon on New Year’s Eve, jockeying for position to catch a glimpse of the elaborate fireworks displays.
Brian Letwin in Stories
Morning News Roundup: 20-Year-Old Dog Thief Sentenced To Death In HCMC
Intense controversy erupts over project to build 25-story ‘lighthouse’ in central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Large cluster of ancient stone shot discovered in Thanh Hoa [Vietnam Plus] Japanese exp...
Morning News Roundup: Motorbike Owners In Saigon Required To Pay Road Fees From Jan 1
Most schools eager for “university autonomy” [Vietnam Net] Art stages find ways to lure foreign tourists [Vietnam Net] Vietnam extends visa, residency terms for foreigners [Thanh Nien]
Đà Nẵng Set To Complete Another Ambitious Public Works Project
Đà Nẵng, home of the now famous Dragon Bridge is set to get another impressive conduit.
Massive Fire In District 3 Kills 1, Destroys At Least 5 Buildings
Last night just after 9pm, a deadly fire broke out at a District 3 karaoke parlor and quickly spread to neighboring buildings.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Waives Visas For Tourists From Seven Countries
20-year-old dog thief sentenced to death in Vietnam [Thanh Nien] Vietnam waives visas for tourists from seven countries [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam seeks high-tech solution to traffic death toll [Thanh Nien]...
Officials: Bodies Recovered In Search For AirAsia Flight QZ8501
After three days of searching for AirAsia Flight QZ8501, The Indonesian Navy has announced that 40 bodies have been found in the Java Sea off the Indonesian part of Borneo, reports the The Jakart...
[Photos] The Ghost Ships Of Ha Long Bay
Nine abandoned ships worth millions of dollars sit idle in a corner of Ha Long Bay. Not only do the rusting hulls represent another black eye for state-owned shipping giant, Vinashinlines, but also an...
As Fuel Prices Plummet, Vietnamese Taxi And Bus Companies Refuse To Lower Fares
A massive drop in global fuel prices can already be felt at Vietnam’s petrol pumps where topping off your tank will cost you significantly less than it did a few months ago. But even though the countr...
Morning News Roundup: Ban On Organizing Same Sex Marriage To Be Lifted Next Year In Vietnam
Vietnam Airlines signs $6 billion 2015-16 insurance coverage contract [Thanh Nien] HCMC’s working women aren't so crazy about kids: health official [Thanh Nien] Ban on organizing same sex marriage t...
