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....
Grindr Once Again Names Vietnam Amongst Nations With Highest Percentage of Bottoms
Started by Spotify, Unwrapped has become one of tech companies’ favorite marketing campaigns in recent years; LinkedIn, Duolingo, and even Vietnam’s own Zalo are amongst some revelers of this trend in...
Summer 2023 Is the Hottest on Record in Vietnam Due to El Niño
While the past weeks have felt like living in a sauna for Saigoneers, north-central Vietnam provinces experienced even hotter temperatures this summer.
Saigon, Hanoi (Almost) Bottom out World Ranking of Public Bathroom Coverage
Vietnam’s bountiful abundance of street eats and hip cafes might satisfy even the pickiest visitors looking to ingest delicious things at any price range, but even its biggest metropolises would strug...
In 2022, Vietnam's Domestic Tourism Flourished, but International Arrivals Lagged Behind
The most recent Tết holiday witnessed an outstanding performance by Vietnam’s domestic tourism sector, while international tourism had a year of underwhelming figures.
Vietnam Surpasses South Korea as World's No. 1 Consumer of Instant Noodles Per Capita
Vietnam’s penchant for mì gói has propelled us to the top position among the world’s instant noodle consumers.
Hanoi, Home to 51% of Vietnam's Captive Bears, Remains Bile-Farming Hot Spot
Hanoi has more than half of Vietnam's registered captive bears, which makes the capital the biggest, and the last, hot spot of bear bile farming in the country.
New Survey Ranks Vietnam 1st of 39 in Gender Equality at Home, Work
If you say so.
UNICEF Report Reveals Harsh Realities for Women, Children, Ethnic Minorities
Over 70% of Vietnamese under the age of 15 experience verbal or physical abuse, according to a new UNICEF report.
Hanoi Suffers Vietnam's Worst Air Pollution in 2020, Scientists Say
While many northern provinces scored poorly, Hanoi took the distinction of having the highest average PM2.5 concentration for 2020.
Online Study, School Fees Most Affect Student Mental Health During Pandemic, Study Says
It has been a disruptive two years for Vietnamese students due to lockdown regulations, so it’s unsurprising that many are struggling with their mental well-being.
In Q3 of 2021, Vietnam's Economy Shrinks for the First Time Since 2000
The ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, combined with severe lockdown restrictions, has led to Vietnam's worst economic quarter in decades.
Over 1,500 Schoolchildren Become Orphans Due to Saigon's Covid-19 Outbreak
The current COVID-19 crisis has crippled Saigon’s economy and disrupted the daily life of millions of people, but most tragically, it has also taken thousands of lives.
Pandemic Pushes 80m People in Asia Into Extreme Poverty, ADB Data Shows
The global pandemic has undone decades of economic improvement in some nations.
Vietnam's Childhood Obesity Rate Doubles Over 10 Years, Data Shows
Are Vietnamese children spending less time on active recreations and more at home?
Vietnamese Drank More Alcohol in Pandemic-Hit 2020, Data Shows
In a year marked by social isolation, Vietnam’s alcohol consumption increased considerably, though it’s not difficult to figure out why.
Saigon Is the Most Preferred Destination for Relocation in Vietnam, Report Shows
Vietnam's commercial center draws more people from elsewhere in the country than any other province or city.
The Average Height of Vietnamese Children Increased, but So Did Obesity Rates
Vietnam's children are getting taller, but also wider.
IMF Predicts Vietnam's Economic Growth Rates Will Top ASEAN in 2022
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts Vietnam's economy will grow 7.2% in 2022, making it the strongest in ASEAN.
Hanoi Overtakes Saigon as Vietnam's Most Expensive City, Statistics Office Says
Hanoi's cost of living is currently the highest in Vietnam.
Vietnam's Internet Much Cheaper but Slower Than Asian Peers', Report Shows
A new report from Broadbandchoices, a UK-based service provider for broadband, television, and mobile companies ranked internet accessibility for 169 countries, with Vietnam ranked 56th. One of the fa...
Vietnam Jumps 4 Places to 79th in UN World Happiness Ranking
Even with the catastrophes caused by COVID-19 last year, Vietnam’s overall happiness improved, albeit not by much.
Vietnam Ranks Near Bottom of New Sustainable Tourism Index
What are you doing to be a sustainable tourist?
Lowy Institute Ranks Vietnam's Pandemic Response Second-Best Globally
As Vietnam confronts a fresh COVID-19 outbreak, it has scored exceptionally well in a new global analysis of pandemic responses.
Online Ranking Places Hanoi, Saigon Among Cities With Lowest Quality of Life
Do you agree?
Standard Chartered Predicts 7.8% GDP Growth for Vietnam in 2021
It's going to be a good year, according to a recent report.
The Average Vietnamese Got 3cm Taller Over the Past Decade, Study Shows
Our mothers would be overjoyed to hear this.
In 2020, Vietnam Only Welcomed 21% of Last Year's Tourist Arrivals
Unsurprisingly, it's been a rough year for the international tourism industry.
Grindr Names Vietnam Among Countries With Highest Percentage of Bottoms
Inspired by the clamorous spectacle of Spotify Wrapped, the gay dating app Grindr has come up with their own version of a year-end assessment, with some interesting data.
Vietnam Slightly Advances on UN Human Development Index to No. 117 of 189
Over the last 30 years, Vietnam's HDI (Human Development Index) has grown by 46%, amongst the biggest jump in the world.
1.1m People Have Left the Mekong Delta in the Past Decade, Report Says
The impacts of climate change, hydroelectric plants, and a faltering economy have resulted in an exodus of people from the Mekong Delta.
Vietnam's English Proficiency Ranking Falls 13 Places in 2020, EF Report Says
Vietnam's English-language proficiency is getting worse, according to a new report.
Vietnam Discards 46% More Trash Last Year Compared to 2010: Report
Something smells.
5.3m Vietnamese Citizens Are Prediabetic, Expert Says
About 5.3 million Vietnamese, or 8.6% of the entire population, have prediabetes.
81% of Saigoneers Plan to Use Metro Line 1 When It's Finished, Survey Shows
Do you plan to use the metro lines in these cities?
Vietnam Has 3rd-Highest Sex Ratio Imbalance in the World, Report Says
Families are choosing to have more boys than girls, and experts worry this will cause problems in the future.
Vietnam Ranked 2nd in ASEAN in Efforts to Reduce Inequality: Report
Only Thailand rated higher than Vietnam in the region.
Binh Thanh Named Among World's 40 Coolest Neighborhoods
Is there another part of Saigon you would consider cooler?
KFC Remains Vietnam's Most Popular Fast Food Chain, New Survey Shows
Colonel Sanders' fast food remains the top choice of Vietnamese palates.
Vietnamese Youths Hardest-Hit by Employment Crisis During Covid-19 Pandemic
Unemployment amongst youths in Vietnam is expected to double as a result of the economic havoc caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Is Vietnam Ready for Its New Place Among the World's Fastest-Ageing Societies?
Vietnam is among the world’s most rapidly changing countries, by virtually every metric.
63% of Vietnamese Women Abused by Husbands at Least Once in Their Lifetime
In a recently published report, data shows that Vietnamese women are frequently abused by their husband, and these instances of violence happen to a significant portion of the female population.
New Study Shows Coronavirus Strains in Vietnam's Field Rats, Guano Farms
Data from a study published in June 2020 suggests that, by the time field rat meat reaches restaurant tables, more than half of it is infected with coronaviruses.
Saigon, Hanoi Have Vietnam's Highest Numbers of Child Abuse Cases: Report
Recent statistics show that the number of child abuse cases reported has increased in the past few years.
Vietnam's People With Disabilities Face Many Challenges During Epidemic, Survey Shows
While life in Vietnam is slowly returning to normal, the COVID-19 epidemic has dealt a blow to the livelihood of many citizens, with people living with disabilities among the most heavily impacted.
Saigon's Flooding Is Manageable Now, but Will Wreak Havoc in 2050, Study Says
A new study highlights the grave flood threat facing Saigon if strong mitigation efforts aren't taken in the coming decades.
As Mice Stay Healthy After Injections, Vietnam Cautiously Hopeful About Vaccine Prospect
Vietnam’s COVID-19 vaccine project is going smoothly, though it will take a number of months before a useable product is actualized.
Vietnam Wants You to Get Married Before 30, Bear 2 Children
In a move that will surely put a smile on the face of Vietnamese moms everywhere, the government recently announced an initiative to encourage local couples to tie the knot and start popping out child...
IMF Predicts 2.7% GDP Growth in 2020 for Vietnam as Other Economies Contract
The COVID-19 pandemic will dampen Vietnam’s economic growth for 2020, though the country will be in a better position than most of its better-off peers.
Vietnam Moves up 11 Places in UN World Happiness Report
Are you feeling happy today?
Vietnam Moves up 23 Spots in Economic Freedom Index
The country ranked 105th out of 180 nations.
Vietnam Is Among Countries With Lowest Online Civility, Microsoft Report Shows
Microsoft has found an increase in online incivility globally, with Vietnam ranking as one of the least digitally civil.
Saigon Retail Sales, Service Revenue Surges by 11.2% in January Thanks to Tet
What did you spend money on in January?
UN Report Names Vietnam World's 7th-Fastest Growing Destination of 2019
Will the coronavirus put a dent in that?
Vietnam Still Has 800,000 Tons of Unexploded Ordnance, Labor Ministry Says
Explosive remnants from the Second Indochina War continue to haunt livelihoods.
Vietnam Among Top 20 Countries With Highest Salary Growth: Survey
The survey was conducted by ECA International, a London-based company that sells marketing information.
Vietnam Jumps 10 Places in WEF's Global Competitiveness Report
This year, the World Economic Forum’s annual Global Competitiveness Report ranks countries on the new Global Competitiveness Index 4.0 introduced last year.
Binh Tan Is Saigon's Most Populous District While Can Gio Is the Least: New Census
The Population and Housing Census is conducted every 10 years.
Vietnam Ranks 2nd Among Southeast Asia’s Fastest-Growing Internet Economies
A new report co-written by Google, Singapore government-backed Temasek Holdings, and US-based management consultancy Bain & Company looks at Southeast Asia’s six biggest markets, including Indonesia, ...
Saigon Welcomes 6.2m International Tourists in First 9 Months of 2019
Compared to the same period last year, the city saw a 14.3% increase in international visitors.
Vietnam Has Returned Over 500 Containers of Scrap Waste so Far This Year
After China announced its ban on plastic waste imports, Southeast Asian shores have received countless containers of scrap from the developed world.
Vietnam's Elderly Population Will Double by 2035, Reach 32m by 2050
By 2035, the country's elderly population is expected to double from seven to 14% of the total population, and authorities are taking steps to prepare for the unique challenges the change in demograph...
74% of Vietnam's Garment Workers Earn Below Global Living Wage: Study
A recently-published Oxfam study looks at Vietnamese garment workers' wages and living conditions.
Female Garment Factory Workers in Vietnam Face Widespread Physical, Sexual Abuse, Study Shows
A new study interviewed 736 female Vietnamese garment workers to gain insights into the extent of abuse these women are facing.
Vietnam Drinks Fast and Furiously, but Not Responsibly, WHO Says
It's doesn't take long to notice that drinking is a big deal in Vietnam.
Vietnam Considers Amending 2-Child Policy Due to Ageing Population, Low Birth Rates
Vietnam is considering alternatives to its current family-planning policies due to a rapidly aging population and low birth rates.
Vietnam Has 10,000 Illegal Workers in South Korea: Official
After the missing tourist fiasco which took place earlier this month, Vietnam has been keeping a close eye on its citizens abroad.
