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 ...
Da Nang’s Dragon Bridge Wins International Engineering Award
Da Nang’s Dragon Bridge, probably our favourite (and without a doubt the most badass) modern structure in Vietnam, received international recognition last week at an award ceremony in Washington DC.
Morning News Roundup: VN Prioritizes Solar Energy Development
Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi Report Strengthening Economic Numbers [Vietnam Briefing] Vietnam protests China’s illegal operation of drilling rig in Vietnamese waters [Tuoi Tre] Junior colleg...
50 Passengers Bound for HCMC Nearly Flown to Hanoi
On Wednesday night, 50 passengers flying out of Cam Ranh International Airport bound for HCMC were mistakenly put on a flight to Hanoi. Fortunately, the mistake was discovered by ground services at th...
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Faces Heavy Rain this Weekend
Vietnam taps Singapore to develop Phu Quoc Island [Thanh Nien] Hanoi spyware gang steals money from 100,000 cellphone users [Thanh Nien] Vietnam’s catfish exports to the US still “safe” th...
Saigoneer Holiday Throwbacks
We’re taking the day off to recharge our batteries and will return tomorrow. But in the meantime, here are some of our staff’s favorite articles to keep you entertained.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Traffic Accidents Down in Four Months
Vietnam shipping firm buys dock at $9mn, original price $2.3mn [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam needs affordable housing, not investment properties: minister [Thanh Nien] Vietnam’s public debt may rise ...
HCMC to Celebrate Reunification Day with Fireworks Display
In celebration of Reunification Day, a fireworks show will be held at 9:00pm on the Saigon River tomorrow night, according to Tuoi Tre.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Hub Grilled in Heat of up to 37°C
Sugar company fined for polluting environment [VNS] Vietnam cops still tracking Lao fugitive after 'crazy' car chase [Thanh Nien] Vietnam, Laos review border marker planting [Vietnam ...
[Slideshow] The Rainy Season has Arrived in Hanoi
While here in Saigon we’ve seen a few rainstorms over the past week, our brothers and sisters in Hanoi got their first, damp taste of the rainy season last weekend as the capitol experienced massive f...
Ben Thanh Market Celebrates its 100th Birthday
Last Saturday, city authorities held a ceremony to mark Ben Thanh Market’s 100th birthday. Although it is one of the city’s oldest buildings, the market itself is significantly older, tracing its root...
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Minister Calls for Indefinite Ban on HCMC Hydrofoils
Vietnam’s first cliff railway opens in Da Nang [SGGP] 97 percent of countryside households have access to electricity [SGGP] Another endangered tiger delivers cubs at Vietnam zoo [Tha...
Morning News Roundup: WB Signs Agreements to Modernise Vietnam’s Poorest Areas
National economy on road to recovery: commission [Vietnam Plus] WB signs agreements to modernise Vietnam’s poorest areas [DTI] Apple's sales boom in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Free Call App Seeks to Take Down Viber
Vietnam free call app seeks to take down Viber [Thanh Nien] CPI up in Ha Noi, down in City [SGGP] Ageing population poses challenges to Vietnam: seminar [Vietnam Plus]
Giant, Globetrotting Duck Coming to Saigon this Month
Continuing its international tour, the world’s largest inflatable duck will be making its way to Saigon this month.
Vietnam Gasoline Prices Reach Record Highs
After the Ministry of Finance approved a 1% rise in fuel prices yesterday, the cost of gasoline has reached a record high, according to Thanh Nien.
Morning News Roundup: Plans for HCMC’s New Airport Moves Forward
First Floating School In Vietnam Begins Operation [Bernama] Vietnam gov’t wants to raise retirement age [Thanh Nien] Vietnam's Pharmaceutical Market is Among the Fastest Growing in Southea...
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Residents Chip in to Install CCTV Systems
Dien Bien Phu feature lights up screens [VNS] Hanoi to ban vehicles in busy Hoan Kiem streets [DTI] Lax management gives rise to fake firms and budget losses: Official [DTI]
Mystery Fish That Attacked Nha Trang Tourist Identified
The fish that attacked a Russian tourist in waters off Nha Trang lat week has been identified, according to Thanh Nien.
Proposed Decree Seeks to End Taxi Scamming in Vietnam
A new draft decree from the Transport Ministry would require all taxis in Vietnam to be equipped with black boxes and receipt printers in an effort to curb taxi scams in Vietnam, reports Thanh Nien.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Hub Concerned Over Safety of ‘World’s Best Street Foods’
Vietnam lawmakers debate allowing residents to gamble at home [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam parking lots like matchboxes ready to go ablaze [Thanh Nien] 7 Die in Shooting at China-Vietnam Border ...
