[Video] 94-Year-Old Hanoi Woman Becomes “Internet Master”
94-year-old Hanoi resident, Le Thi, might not be churning out code or learning the finer points of InDesign, but for someone born in 1921, her computer skills are downright impressive.
[Video] Hanoi Police Hunt for Man for Allowing Dog to Drive Motorbike
Hanoi police are on the hunt for a man who let a dog drive his motorbike after a video of the incident surfaced online last week.
54% Of Vietnamese Are Unhappy With Their Salaries: Survey
A recent survey conducted by recruitment firm VietnamWorks found that up to 54% of Vietnamese workers are unsatisfied with their salaries.
A Guide To The Secret Sign Language Of Vietnamese Drivers
Drivers in every country seem to have their own set of signals to communicate with one another.
[Video] People Try Thuốc Lào for the First Time
Youtubers Trong Trắng recently conducted a bit of a science experiment, giving a group of Vietnamese 20-somethings their first experience with a tobacco bong (điếu cày).
Hanoi Declares War On Public "Profanity"
Hanoi’s Deputy Chairman, Le Hong Son, has ordered relevant ministries to crack down on public profanities on the streets of the capital.
[Photos] The Origins Of Caodaism, Vietnam’s Hybrid Religion
Here’s a look at the early days of Caodaism, based on the writings of a French educated Vietnamese during the colonial period. This is all that is known about the author who was deported from Indochin...
[Map] Vietnamese Is One of the World’s Most Spoken Languages
While there are about 7,000 languages spoken on Earth, more than half of the world’s population speaks one of 23 languages. Where does Vietnamese rank amongst the world’s most spoken languages? Pretty...
[Video] Hanoi Road Rage Leads To Epic Jump Kick
Driving can test the patience of even the most cool and collected individuals. For one Hanoi driver, the poor directional choices of a motorbiker led to an epic jump kick to the chest.
84% Of Vietnamese Students Admit To Plagiarism
At a conference on academic integrity in Vietnam held on May 29, a university official announced the results of a survey that found 84% of students have plagiarized significant portions of their writi...
Vietnam’s Cities Are Losing A Lot More Than Their Old Buildings: Experts
“A city is enriched by accumulation over generations. Accumulation incorporates destruction but keeps enough fabric to retain cultural identity, while obliteration erases everything includin...
Check Out This Hardcore American War-Era Board Game
As the US scaled up their military presence in Vietnam during the mid-1960s, anti-American propaganda followed suit throughout communist nations in Asia. While much of this was manifested in well-know...
[Video] Russian Daredevils (Illegally) Climb China’s Tallest Building
If you’re unfamiliar with On the Roofs (OTR), a group of Russian photographers who double as adrenaline junkies, you need only know one thing – they’re not afraid of heights.
9 Photos That Perfectly Capture Vietnamese Smartphone Addiction
While smart addiction has become rampant across the globe, the scourge seems to be particularly acute in Vietnam.
Can You Solve This Math Puzzle For Vietnamese 8-Year-Olds?
While Vietnamese students performed very well when it came to math and science in the recent OECD education rankings, some of the local curriculum is next-level difficult, stumping even those with PHD...
[Photos] The Majestic Sheep Of Ninh Thuan
Considered the Vietnamese province with the harshest, driest weather, Ninh Thuan has found its niche as a home for the country’s largest herds of sheep. Brought to Vietnam by the French over 100 years...
Draft Amendment Would Restrict Vietnamese Names To 25 Characters
A new draft amendment submitted by the Ministry of Justice would limit Vietnamese names to 25 characters.
[Photos] The Parks Of Saigon Seen From Above
Public parks can seem few and far between in Saigon, especially outside of the city center. But you gotta appreciate what you have and there’s no better way to do so than with the drone images of Saig...
Event Rewind: Farmers Market @ Saigon Outcast
Farmers markets are weekend staples in many cities around the globe, but these events have been noticeably absent from Saigon. Until now.
10 Photos Of The Amazing Vietnamese Spider-Men
While some Vietnamese cities have begun to move their tangled nests of electricity wires underground, they are still a ubiquitous feature of many urban neighborhoods.
