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 ...
Vietnam Airlines Pilot Accidentally Signals Hijacking After Pressing Wrong Button
A Vietnam Airlines flight from Ho Chi Minh City to the northern city of Vinh made an emergency landing in Hanoi on Tuesday after encountering mechanical problems.
Work Begins On Underground Section Of Saigon’s First Metro Station
Work has officially kicked off on the underground portion on Saigon’s first underground metro station at the intersection of Le Loi and Nguyen Hue Streets.
Morning News Roundup: First Vietnam Bike Week To launch In HCMC
VN urged to quickly improve labor productivity [Vietnam Net] Early snowfall in Sapa attracts visitors [Voice of Vietnam] City programme separates organic, inorganic waste [Vietnam News]
[Photos] Japanese Businessmen Show You How To Pass Out In Public With Class
Japanese work culture is characterized by insane hours and grueling deadlines. To relax and blow off steam, businessmen from the Land of the Rising Sun take the same approach to drinking as they do to...
Morning News Roundup: Gov’t To Tax Sales On Facebook, Affecting Small Shops
Gov’t to tax sales on Facebook, affecting small shops [Vietnam Net] Ministry seeks candidates for new textbook compilation [Vietnam Net] Vietnam faces difficulties in wind power development [Tu...
Financial Records Requested In Probe Of Suzuki Cup Loss
Following the “incomprehensible” 4-2 loss to Malaysia in the AFF Suzuki Cup, Vietnam’s football team is now the focus of an investigation into match fixing.
Yahoo To Close Offices In Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia: Report
Yahoo is slated to close offices in Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia this month in a restructure of its International operations according to Techcrunch, a California-based tech website.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Steps Up Food Safety
Land information more available in Vietnam [Vietnam Net] Vietnam steps up food safety [SGGP] Vietnam strives to raise skilled workers [SGGP]
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Arrests Technician Blamed For Blackout At Tan Son Nhat
Vietnam arrests technician blamed for blackout at Tan Son Nhat airport [Thanh Nien] Flappy Bird Creator – a top 10 internet millionaire [DTI] Universities to use national high school exit exami...
Expect Organized Chaos On Saigon’s Streets Tonight
Tonight, Vietnam will match up again against Malaysia in the 2014 Suzuki Cup. The city’s football-crazed fans will be out in full force as a win or a draw would propel the national team into a final w...
Alleged Sex Tape Of Vietnamese Monk Goes Viral
A Buddhist monk from Nha Trang has made headlines in recent days as a video and pictures allegedly showing him engaged in sexual acts with a woman surfaced on the internet. The monk, referred to as a ...
Repair Work Begins On Southern Vietnam's Last Citadel
Biên Hòa Citadel, originally built by the Khmer Chan Lap in the 14th and 15th centuries, has been approved for a VND14 Billion ($650,000) makeover.
Inside HCMC’s Taxi Battles
For anyone living in Saigon, Vinasun and Mai Linh are ubiquitous when it comes to grabbing a cab. Granted, there is a smattering of other providers, but the heavyweights are the ones we all rely on a ...
[Video] 128kg Endangered Barb Fetches $8,000 For Mekong Fisherman
Last weekend, a Vinh Long fisherman coaxed a 128kg Giant Barb fish out of the Mekong River, nearly 10 times bigger than any fish he had ever previously caught.
Morning News Roundup: Storm Hagupit To Weaken Before Hitting Vietnam
Nearly 2,000 public internet access points set up [Vietnam Plus] Vietnam Airlines changes flight schedule due to typhoon Hagupit [VoV] National budget hangs in the balance as oil prices plummet...
Spectacular Meteor Shower To Be Visible In The Skies Above Vietnam This Weekend
The annual Geminid Meteor Shower will rain down on Earth this weekend and will be viewable in Vietnam at around 1am on December 14.
British Man Dies After Fall From Hostel Balcony In Phạm Ngũ Lão
A 33-year-old British National died on Monday when he allegedly fell from a Phạm Ngũ Lão hostel’s forth floor balcony, reports Thanh Nien.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi, HCMC Asked To Combat Sexual Harassment Against Women
HCMC customs officials awarded for finding heroin in unlikely places [Thanh Nien] Photo copyright centre to be set up [Vietnam Plus] Voters complain about quality of VN banknotes [Vietnam Net]
Authorities Debate Whether To Save One Of Saigon’s Oldest Buildings
Built in 1876, the former Cercle des Officiers building which currently houses the District 1 People’s Committee is one of the oldest French colonial buildings left in the city. Not rec...
40 Countries Vietnamese Citizens Can Visit Without Applying for a Visa
As Vietnam’s middle and upper classes grow, people within them have access to plenty of money for international travel. However, it’s notoriously difficult for Vietnamese citizens to receive visas to ...
