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 ...
Singaporean Man Crowdfunds Over $10,000 For Vietnamese Tourist Cheated By Local Store
Pham Van Thoai, a Vietnamese tourist, recently traveled to Singapore where he was “cheated” by an electronics store when buying an iPhone. After the story went viral, a Singaporean man started an Indi...
Vietnam To Issue International, Accept Foreign Driving Licenses
A recent announcement by the Directorate for Roads of Vietnam (DRVN) concerning driving licenses will have a significant impact for both Vietnamese and foreign drivers in Vietnam.
Morning News Roundup: Do Vietnamese Drink More Beer Than Any Other Country?
Vietnam school trains man’s best friend using foreign languages [Tuoi Tre] Fireworks from tallest tower to mark New Year in HCMC [Thanh Nien] Parents, teachers question ban on after-school classes [...
[Photos] Saigon Restaurant Buys "Critically Endangered," 230KG Mekong Giant Catfish Worth $16,000
Last month, a local fisherman pulled a 130kg Giant Barb from the Dong Nai River, netting him $10,000. Not to be outdone, on Monday a Cambodian trader sold a 230kg Mekong Giant Catfish to a restaurant ...
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Television Postpones Airing Of ‘Sex And The City’
Vietnam Television postpones airing of ‘Sex and the City’ [Tuoi Tre] Son Doong: hard choice between mass tourism and sustainable development [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam's corruption fight fails: officials [T...
[Photos] The Saigon Post Office Is Getting A Makeover
If you’ve passed by the Saigon Post Office in recent days, you’ve probably noticed work being done. The iconic building is getting a makeover, trading in its dull pink façade for a fresh coat of colon...
5,000 Liters Of Hydrochloric Acid Flood Biên Hoà Roadway After Accident
A truck carrying hydrochloric acid flipped over this morning at the Bùi Văn Hoà – Võ Nguyên Giáp roundabout in Biên Hoà City, spewing 5,000 liters of the substance onto the roadway.
Learn More About SE Asia With These 15 Great Infographics
SE Asia is booming. But the region, comprised of 600 million people, is a mixed bag of countries and cultures, with plenty of similarities and an equal amount of differences. Making sense of the lands...
Morning News Roundup: Da Nang's Airport Reportedly Among World’s Best
Vietnam becomes biggest ASEAN supplier to US, takes aim at China [Thanh Nien] Vietnam’s Da Nang airport reportedly among world’s best [Tuoi Tre] Hanoi listed among world’s top 10 culturally rich cit...
David Beckham To Return To Vietnam Next Week
Football legend, David Beckham, is on Vietnam where he will “exchange activities with local fans and the media.”
Dragons Move On Despite Feisty Effort From Heat
“Everything has to come to an end, sometime.” ― L. Frank Baum, The Marvelous Land of Oz
Weekend News Roundup: Motorbike Owners Rebel Over New Road-Use Fees
Investors eye $3 billion children’s amusement park market [Vietnam Net] Motorbike owners rebel over new road-use fees [Vietnam News] Extra classes at preschool burden parents, kids in Ho Chi Minh Ci...
Morning News Roundup: Hoi An Considers Dismantling Irreversibly Damaged Old Houses
FDI capital reaches US$3 billion in HCMC [SGGP] Hoi An town considers dismantling irreversibly damaged old houses [Tuoi Tre] Hanoi, HCM City office space rental costs rise [VoV]
After Tour Company Complaints, HCMC Police Stop Distributing Tourist Safety Leaflets
Last week, HCMC police began to hand out leaflets to tourists in District 1 with a list of safety tips to keep themselves and their belongings safe during their stay in the city. But after complaints ...
Morning News Roundup: Giant 'Pit Of Death' Appears In Thanh Hoa
Giant 'pit of death' appears in Thanh Hoa [Vietnam Net] Campaign mounted in Vietnam hub to educate students on rhino protection [Tuoi Tre] Anti-flood projects, left idle for six years, now cost...
“One-Of-A-Kind” Ancient Ritual Site Discovered In Hanoi
Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient ritual site dating back to the first king of the Lý Empire, the first of its kind ever discovered.
Cost of Long Thanh Airport Balloons to $18.7bn
Like many large-scale infrastructure projects in Vietnam, the cost of HCMC’s long-anticipated Long Thanh International Airport has exceeded original estimates, according to the Transport Ministry.
Vietnamese Banks Face Stiff Fines for Empty ATMs
In Vietnam, on Fridays, weekends and holidays, it’s common to find that ATM machines have run out of cash, resulting in the dreaded “ATM Hop” – jumping from machine to machine, hoping to get a much ne...
Morning News Roundup: Ministry Of Transport To Sell Several Highways
In Vietnam, 60 kids mistakenly get water instead of vaccine [Thanh Nien] Service quality at Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat airports under microscope [Vietnam Net] Major airports in Vietnam unfriendly: dep...
Morning News Roundup: Distraught Locals Worry About Effects Of "Devil's Tree"
VietJet voted one of Asia's best budget airlines [Vietnam Plus] Vietnam tough on inappropriate websites, deputy minister says [Tuoi Tre] Huge amounts of personal data stolen, offered for sale in Vie...
