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 ...
2 Men Arrested In HCMC For Trying To Ship Gun and Grenade In Guitar Case
Two local men were arrested last Tuesday after attempting to ship a rifle, grenade and 5 bullets to Hanoi in a guitar case. Surprisingly, neither of the men were Antonio Banderas.
Collapse On Hanoi Metro Construction Crushes Cars On Street Below
At 4am yesterday morning, a section of the Hanoi railway project collapsed, raining concrete and scaffolding onto the street below.
Weekend News Roundup: Hanoi Not To Pilot Female-Only Bus Routes For Now
Deputy PM Phuc urges using technology to reduce traffic accidents [Nhan Dan] Women’s participation in politics important to gender equality [Nhan Dan] Vietnam to export cholera vaccine [Vietnam Plus...
AirAsia Flight Carrying 162 Goes Missing En Route To Singapore
An AirAsia flight carrying 162 people has gone missing en route to Singapore.
Christmas Comes Early For Hong Kong Residents As HK$15mil Spills Onto Streets
On Tuesday, packs of banknotes amounting to HK$15 million (US$1,932,491) spilled from a security Van on the streets of Hong Kong.
Hanoi To Launch Female-Only Busses To Protect Against Sexual Harassment
After surveys of Vietnamese women found that most are victims of sexual harassment in public spaces, Hanoi officials have ordered that the city launch an all-female bus service.
HCMC To Welcome 2015 With Epic Bitexco Fireworks Display
HCMC’s 2015 New Year’s Countdown promises to be pretty epic based on details released at a press conference last week.
[Photos] Massive Crowds Hit Vietnam’s Streets on Christmas Eve
While many people stayed indoors on Christmas Eve to avoid the massive crowds in downtown Saigon and Hanoi, other embraced the festive atmosphere, taking to the streets in droves to take advantage of ...
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Ups Ante In Bids To Clear Tourist Cities Of Cigarette Smoke
HCM City reports lowest total fertility rate in Vietnam [Vietnam Net] Vietnam Airlines runs first int’l flight at new terminal [Vietnam Plus] Magnificent volcanic cavern found in Central Highlands [...
Morning News Roundup: Farmer Turns Down VND30m Offers For Giant Chicken
Vietnamese committee opposes Laos’ new dam [Thanh Nien] HCMC adds more buses during New Year holidays [SGGP] Italian authors release book on Vietnamese folklore in Rome [Tuoi Tre]
Flower Street 2015 To Feature Floral Metro Line
Saigon’s Flower Street will take on a decidedly modern twist this year. In addition to the typical natural landscapes and traditional Vietnamese cultural symbols, the 2015 edition will also feature a ...
Morning News Roundup: Ho Chi Minh City To Bring Beggars, Homeless To Social Centers
Ho Chi Minh City to bring beggars, homeless to social centers [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam to slap two taxes on Uber: official [Tuoi Tre] Officials downplay concerns foreign goods will flood market [VoV] &nb...
HCMC Launches Taxi Booking App To Compete With International Players
As HCMC’s relationship with international taxi booking app companies becomes increasingly tumultuous, the city has launched its own app which is available for mobile devices.
Weekend News Roundup: Workers Hit Bombs, Bullets While Building School In Southern Vietnam
Thai Vietjet makes its debut [Voice of Vietnam] Vietnam climbs one place up on FIFA rankings [Shanghai Daily] 90% of Hue’s royal dishes are not authentic: Vietnam seminar [Tuoi Tre]
[Video] Brazen HCMC Dog Thieves Strike In Broad Daylight
So, in today’s WTF section, here’s a video from Binh Tan District of a guy shooting and stealing a dog in broad daylight. This problem seems to be all too common these days, and with Vietnam consuming...
Hydrofoil Service Between HCMC And Vung Tau To Resume After Year-Long Ban
HCMC’s Hydrofoils are set to resume service to Vung Tau by the end of the month following a year-long ban.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Urges Firm To Give Up Land For Metro Line
Researchers alarmed over abusive incidents at school [Vietnam Net] Vietnam spends big money on Chinese phones [Vietnam Net] Paid Christmas escorts trending among young Vietnamese [DTI]
Nha Trang To Install Loudspeakers On Beaches To Warn Of Robbery And Rip-Offs
Nha Trang authorities are planning to install a loudspeaker system on city beaches to “promote local tourism, improve rescue activity, and issue warnings to tourists regarding robberies and rip-offs.”...
Morning News Roundup: Rescue Underway At Site Of Collapsed Tunnel In Central Vietnam
CAAV proposes cut in air ticket prices [DTI] Sex education from church and state sends mixed messages in Vietnam [Guardian] Approved! Social enterprise receives legal status in Vietnam [Guardia...
Anal Inflation Prank Lands Victims in Hospital
So, yeah, this happened.
