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 ...
Morning News Roundup: Firms Pay Fines for Violating Food Safety Rules
Ford pours more investment into Vietnam [Vietnam Plus] ExxonMobil keen on Vietnam market [VoV] Firms pay fines for violating food safety rules [VNS]
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Science and Technology Day Declared
Denture clasp spent 20 years in Vietnamese lung [Thanh Nien] Vietnam to play Thailand to secure World Cup berth [DTI News] Vietnamese lecturer wins Australian prize for outstanding researc...
Morning News Roundup: MobiFone Offers New Data Services for Tourists
TPP meeting fails to reach final agreement [Vietnam Plus] HCM City officials pledge wastewater cleanup [VietNamNet] No river in Hanoi found as unpolluted or slightly polluted [VietNam...
Brian Letwin in Stories
Saigon’s First Multi-Story Parking Lot Opens in District 1
While Saigon’s massive underground parking lots may be indefinitely delayed, the city’s first multi-story parking lot has opened in District 1 at a price tag of $24 million, according to VietNamNet.
Morning News Roundup: Ha Long Bay Relocates Houseboat Dwellers
Vietnam apologizes, mulling tax cuts for Taiwanese businesses [Focus Taiwan] Authorities to crackdown on dangerous ‘eggshell' helmets [SGGP] Vietinbank report reveals bad debt increase&nbs...
Brian Letwin in Vietnam
Vietnam Airlines Adds New Flights to Japan
While some European Airlines have been cutting their Vietnam service, Vietnam Airlines, as part of its effort to expand its international presence, has announced 2 new routes to Tokyo.
Weekend News Roundup: Expert Warns of Mutant Dengue Fever in Vietnam as 4 Die
Vietnam urged to allow paternity leave, improve maternity protection [Thanh Nien] Museum puts evolution on show [VNS] Citizenship regulation for overseas Vietnamese to be revised [DTI...
Brian Letwin in Saigon
Saigon’s Caravelle Hotel Set to Undergo Major Renovations
The Caravelle Hotel is about to undergo a major facelift starting this summer as it begins its most significant renovation in 15 years, according to AmCham Vietnam.
Brian Letwin in Vietnam
How Much is Vietnam Airlines Worth?
Ahead of its long-awaited IPO, Pham Ngoc Minh, General Director of Vietnam Airlines said that the airline is worth $2.74 billion, shares of which will be sold in accordance with public demand, reports...
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Man Confirms Incredible Walk From China to Pakistan
Vietnamese man confirms incredible walk from China to Pakistan [Thanh Nien] Vietnam makes low-cost 3D scanner [Tuoi Tre] HCM City rolls out mobile digital library [SGGP]
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Fashion Student Wins $30,000 Prize
Under pressure of exams, many students develop mental disorders [VietNamNet] Vietnam may lift retirement age to save pension fund [Thanh Nien] Vietnam Television buys football World Cup ri...
US Grants Immigrant Visas for Married Gay Couples
The US Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City has declared that it will grant immigrant visas for married homosexual couples, according to VNExpress.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Mekong Delta May Toss Out Rice for Corn, Soybeans
Vietnam women eye World Cup berth via Asian tourney [DTI News] Vietnam’s Viettel Signs Content Deal With Germany’s A Company [Variety] Crowdfunding for Vietnam comic warmly embraced&...
Morning News Roundup: TPP Negotiators Begin Talks in Vietnam in Bid to Conclude a Deal
Vietnam Stocks Tumble to Four-Month Low as China Tensions Rise [Bloomberg] Da Lat to export veggies to South Korea [SGGP] In Vietnam, Japanese investors eager to find local talent [Th...
Weekend News Roundup: Second McDonald’s Vietnam Restaurant Complete
Second McDonald’s Vietnam restaurant complete [VietNamNet] Obama sends Vietnam nuclear deal to Congress [Times of India] Vietnam’s southern province holds int’l kite festival [Tuoi Tr...
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Tycoons Lost Over $85 million Yesterday Morning
Japanese expert to manage Vietnam national football team [Nhan Dan] Vietnam launches ‘golden spoon’ contest to promote tourism via cuisine [Tuoi Tre] World Bank approves $106mn credit for ...
Brian Letwin in Vietnam
39 New Caves Discovered in Phong Nha- Ke Bang National Park
After discovering Son Doong, the world’s largest known cave in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park 5 years ago, a team of researchers has been scouring the area, measuring, charting and photographing 39...
Brian Letwin in Vietnam
Vietnamese Stocks See Biggest Drop in 13 Years as East Sea Dispute Intensifies
By now, you’re probably aware that Vietnam and China are locking horns over a Chinese oil rig which Hanoi says constitutes a gross intrusion into the Vietnam’s territorial waters. As tensions heat up ...
Morning News Roundup: Toyota to Recall 43,000 Cars in Vietnam
Toyota to recall 43,000 cars in Vietnam [SGGP] 39 new caves found in Vietnam’s Phong Nha-Ke Bang Park [Thanh Nien] Cluster bomb kills farmer in central Vietnam [Thanh Nien]
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam, US Sign Nuclear Agreement
Vietnam suffers sharp drop in Mothers’ Index [VoV] Vietnam highlanders have new bridge to stop crossing stream in bags [Thanh Nien] Vietnam's Remote Sensing Satellite Programme Reviewed Af...
