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 ...
Khôi Phạm in Saigon
Letter to the People I Met as We Hid From the Rain Under a Bridge Together
“Do not be angry with the rain; it simply does not know how to fall upwards.”— Vladimir Nabokov.
Hanoi's Bát Tràng Ceramic Village Turns Historic Craft Into Global Fame
Bát Tràng has been producing ceramics for over 700 years, but it’s the recent decades that interest me most: a period in which this small village has mirrored Vietnam’s rapid economic growth.
Final Merging Plan Brings Vietnam's Locality Number From 63 to 34
After extended working sessions to gather insights from experts and locals, Vietnam’s state government has announced the final version of the country’s administrative map.
Múa Lân Is Officially Recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage
In Chợ Lớn, every Tết, amid the aroma of burning joss sticks and an onslaught of red-color decorations is the echoing beats of lion dance instruments. For generations of Saigoneer, the presence of múa lân, or lion dance, is a sign of festivity and celebration.
Heat Provide Little Resistance Against Bangkok As Both Teams Eye Playoffs
“The playoffs are the playoffs. You just play who is put in front of you.” – Steve Nash After Friday’s season finale against HiTech Bangkok City, the Saigon Heat may be glad they don’t have to face t...
VietJetAir Crew In Hot Water After Landing On Wrong Runway At Cam Ranh Airport
They may be marketing pros, but when it comes to operations, VietJetAir doesn’t have the best track record.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam 3rd Best Place In Asia For Expats: Survey
Train makes emergency stop in HCMC for man lying on tracks [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam's HCM City to see a fall in October CPI [Global Post] New flood-prevention measures on the table for HCM City&...
Vietnam Has Lost 60% Of Its Mangrove Forests Over The Last 70 Years
A recent report found that Vietnam’s mangrove forests, which protect the country from flooding and costal erosion, have been lost since 1943.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam A Top Agricultural Producer But Farmers Still Poor
Vietnam touted as top agricultural producer but farmers still poor [Vietnam Net] HCMC transport dept. asked to eliminate flood-prone areas next year [Tuoi Tre] French firm denies $2bn commitment to ...
[Photos] Inside Hanoi’s New Parliament Building
If you’ve visited the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum over the past few years, you’ve probably noticed a large structure going up just outside its gates. This is the country’s new Parliament building which...
Morning News Roundup: Almost One-Third Of Vietnamese Partners Are Unfaithful: Survey
Almost one-third of Vietnamese partners are unfaithful: Survey [Thanh Nien] First-graders study math before learning how to read [Vietnam Net] Vietnam’s health ministry releases guidelines for Ebola...
[Photos] Heavy Fog Lingers In HCMC
When you were driving to work late last week, you probably found yourself in a shroud of dense fog (OK, it was more like smog).
Vietnam Airlines Is Finally Going Public
Vietnam Airlines has finally announced a date for their long awaited initial public offering (IPO), according to Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
[Photos] Deadly Explosion Tears Through D12 Neighborhood
At around 4pm on October 17, an explosion at a fertilizer company in District 12 leveled nearly a dozen homes, killing 3 and injuring four others.
Weekend News Roundup: UN Helps Vietnam Build Eco-Friendly Industrial Zones
Millions of US dollars spent on real estate for the dead [Vietnam Net] Tan Son Nhat Airport on verge of overloading [Vietnam News] Southern Vietnam hub in rush for ‘miracle’ plants [Tuoi Tre]
Heat Come Out Swinging Against Slingers
With their backs against the proverbial wall, it was put-up-or-shut-up time for the Saigon Heat with their playoff hopes on the line.
[Photos] Saigon Man Catches 130kg Giant Barb In D9, Immediately Sells It For $10,000
Believe it or not, there are still some large fish left in Saigon’s waterways.
Man Tempts Fate By Removing Harness While Walking Narrow Plank In The Sky
Mount Hua is one of China’s Five Great Mountains, earning this distinction for its 5 peaks, the highest of which is over 2,100m high. For over 700 years, people have been walking the narrow “trail” th...
New Era For Downtown Saigon As Work Begins On Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Square
While much of the construction going on in downtown Saigon is metro related, much of the scaffolding along Nguyen Hue Street is linked to work on the city’s first pedestrian only area.
Morning News Roundup: Thieves Break Into HCMC Supermarket Steal Cash, Jewelry
Workshop discusses regional co-operation in underwater archaeology [Nhan Dan] Holcim treats 7,000 liters of toxic oil stored near Ha Long [Vietnam Net] Vietnamese people ill-prepared to en...
Vietnamese Citizen Among Those Killed In Himalaya Blizzard, Avalanche
Nepalese police have announced that a Vietnamese citizen is among 12 climbers confirmed dead after a blizzard hit the mountainous region on Tuesday, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The Era Of Red Company Stamps May Be Coming To An End In Vietnam
If you’ve ever had to do commercial paperwork in Vietnam, you’re probably familiar with red company stamps. If Prime Minister Dung has his way, this era may soon be coming to an end, replaced by one o...
Seaplane Operator Seeks Permission To Takeoff From Hanoi’s West Lake
Quang Ninh Province authorities are seeking permission from the Ministry of Transport to allow a Vietnamese aviation company to use the city’s iconic West Lake as a takeoff point for it’s Hanoi-Ha Lon...
SE Asia's Tallest Building Planned For Bangkok
While Saigon may soon be home to Vietnam’s highest building, it looks Bangkok is planning construct the tallest in all of SE Asia with its 615m, 125-story, "Rama IX Super Tower," reports the Bangkok P...
