After Years in Limbo, Saigon's Metro Line 2 Is Officially Breaking Ground in Jan 2026
After years under development limbo, Saigon’s Metro Line 2 has finally gotten an official date for breaking ground, but will this timeline stick?
Outlaw Ostrich Arrested in Bình Dương for Disrupting Public Order
In case you need a pick-me-up on this dreary rainy Friday, here’s a dose of “độc lạ Bình Dương” quackery.
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.
South Korea to Grant 5-Year Multiple-Entry Visa to Saigon, Hanoi, Da Nang Residents
The South Korean government will consider extending the policy to other Vietnamese provinces if the implementation of the policy goes smoothly.
Chinese Scientist Claims to Have Created World’s First Gene-Edited Babies
Dr. He Jiankui’s declaration prompted a group of 122 scientists to issue a statement condemning his actions as “crazy.”
Morning Stories Roundup: New Coffee Museum and Greenhouse Gas Report
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Saigon to Allocate $30m to Preserve, Renovate Local Cultural Heritage Sites
The city is also looking into commodifying more historical sites for tourism development.
Morning Stories Roundup: Submerged Saigon Basements, Coconut Factory and Chinese 'Designer Babies'
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VietJet Employee Assaulted in Thanh Hoa by 3 Men After Refusing to Join Group Selfie
The latter half of the incident was captured in a video and caused a public outcry after it spread online.
Taiwan Votes Against Marriage Equality in Referendum, but All Is Not Lost
While the voting result is a setback for Taiwan's progress on LGBTQ rights, there is still hope.
Taiwan Votes Against Marriage Equality in Referendum, but Not All Is Lost
While the voting result is a setback for Taiwan's progress on LGBTQ rights, there is still hope.
Typhoon Usagi Causes Longest, Heaviest Rain and Worst Flood in Saigon History
After more than a day of unrelenting rain, Typhoon Usagi has reduced Saigon to a waterlogged town.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Falling Tree Kills Saigon Man Amid Typhoon Usagi
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Vietnam Beats Cambodia 3-0 to Advance to AFF Semi-Finals
The team topped Group A with 10 points and a clean sheet after four matches.
Morning Stories Roundup: Tropical Depression to Strengthen into Storm, Threatening South-Central Vietnam
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It's Official: Bánh Mì-Inspired Dress Selected As Vietnam's National Costume For Miss Universe
Eschewing sequins for sliced sausage and preferring pate and cilantro to pleats or lace, the staple sandwich dress will represent the nation in next month's contest.
Dead Whale Found in Indonesia with Plastic Bottles, Bags, Flip-Flops in Stomach
A dead whale washed ashore in Indonesia this weekend with thirteen pounds of plastic in its stomach.
Gas Tank Truck Catches On Fire, Kills 6 In Binh Phuoc
Early this morning, while traveling down National Route 13, a gas tank truck crashed into a three-wheeled motorbike cart, which caused the truck to tip over and catch on fire.
Morning Stories Roundup: Green Cover Area Reduces 50 Percent in HCMC
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Saigon Heat Overcome Early Butterflies, Outduel Knights in Season Debut
A tight game knotted 80-80, seemingly headed for overtime. The Saigon crowd is biting their nails as their two top scorers have just fouled out. And Vietnamese-American star Justin Young launches a fi...
Morning Stories Roundup: Death Toll from Nha Trang Landslides Rises to 17
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14 Dead Admidst Devastating Landslides in Nha Trang
Flooding caused by tropical depression Toraji has destroyed homes and left residents of Khanh Hoa Province scrambling to recover and rebuild.
Hanoi to Construct $500m Horse Racetrack Amid the Pines of Soc Son
Hanoi authorities are going ahead with the construction of a racetrack which will offer sports betting at an estimated cost of USD500 million.
