Food, Art, Heritage and Everything of the Essence in My #SaigonSummer
“In summer, the song sings itself.”― William Carlos Williams
With Thriving Coffee Culture, Vietnam Has Half a Million Cafes, Data Shows
Taking into account global and national chains, small brands, independent cafes and street vendors, a recent report estimates that Vietnam is home to more than 500,000 coffee shops that generate US$1.46 billion in revenue in total.
Vietnamese Staff Member Wins 7-Eleven Japan's Annual Customer Care Contest
A Vietnamese national recently surpassed over 2,000 other contenders to claim the top spot in a customer service contest in Japan.
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.
Huế Becomes 1st City With Dedicated Lanes on Pavements for Bicycles
The growing popularity of biking as a recreational activity in Vietnam has been acknowledged officially by urban planners in Huế.
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.
How Saigon's Free Water Coolers Quench Thirst and Spread Kindness
In recent years, stories about climate change's impacts on the lives of Vietnamese people have been increasingly making the news.
From 'Freeze' to 'Avcngcrs': Inside the Wacky World of Vietnam's Bootleg Toys
In Vietnam, you can find a Lego set in official Lego stores or any big toy shops at high prices; but if you take a different route, you can find Lego sets being sold by small vendors for much cheaper. But those sets are a little bit different; they are branded as “Lele'' or “Lepin,” or just white Chinese characters on a red square. For decades, these bootleg toys have been a widely popular option for Vietnamese kids.
The Week in Focus: Coach Park's Academy, To Lich River, and Spike Lee Movie
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Morning Stories Roundup: Urban Green Space, Shrimp Export, and Foreign Experts
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Morning Stories Roundup: Online Shopping, Repatriation, and Awards for Female Scientists
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Saigon Quarantines Woman Who Entered Vietnam Illegally From Cambodia
While Vietnam currently has a firm grasp on curbing COVID-19 spread via air travel, its land borders remain a high-risk link in the country’s epidemic response.
Morning Stories Roundup: Metro Line Cost, Hospital E-Cards, and New Flight Route
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Hanoi Commences Project to Build Sewer System Below To Lich River
An underground sewer is being constructed beneath the To Lich River to lead wastewater to a treatment plant project.
Vietnam to Extend Stay for Foreigners Stuck Due to Flight Ban Until June 30
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, foreign nationals who arrived before March 1 will have their residence permits extended until June 30 if they can prove they are unable to return to their home co...
Morning Stories Roundup: Heart Transplant, New Trees, and Long Thanh Progress
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Weekend Stories Roundup: Flood Risks, Post-Pandemic Optimism, and New Train
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Da Nang Approves Program to Teach English, Chinese, Korean to Police Officers
Da Nang aims for 100% of police officers in certain departments to be proficient in a foreign language by 2024.
The Week in Focus: A Vaccine Possibility, New Airlines Paused
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Vietnam Reports 24 New Coronavirus Cases, All Quarantined, on Flight From Russia
As Vietnam welcomes more humanitarian flights from epidemic-stricken nations, its third wave of COVID-19 infections begins, though all inside quarantine thus far.
Morning Stories Roundup: Thu Thiem Bridge, Japan Flight Routes, and Consumer Optimism
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No New Airlines in Vietnam for Now, Aviation Authority Says
Aviation authorities will temporarily stop considering the licensing of new airlines while focusing on helping existing airlines recover in the wake of the COVID-19 epidemic.
Noi Bai Ranked 87th Among World's Top 100 Airports, Skytrax Survey Says
How would you rate the airport?
Morning Stories Roundup: Road Inspection Campaign, Border Gates, and Walking Street
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Morning Stories Roundup: Inflation, Da Nang Festival, and 3 COVID-19 Recoveries
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Morning Stories Roundup: COVID-19 Recoveries, Public Bus, and Science Awards
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Tan Son Nhat Plans $85m Upgrade to Runway to Serve Larger Aircraft
The project will cost over US$85 million.
Vietnamese Professor Among 10 Winners of Prestigious European Mathematics Prize
A Vietnamese professor recently clinched a prestigious prize for young individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of mathematics.
