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 ...
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.
Hanoi's Bát Tràng Ceramic Village Turns Historic Craft Into Global Fame
Bát Tràng has been producing ceramics for over 700 years, but it’s the recent decades that interest me most: a period in which this small village has mirrored Vietnam’s rapid economic growth.
Final Merging Plan Brings Vietnam's Locality Number From 63 to 34
After extended working sessions to gather insights from experts and locals, Vietnam’s state government has announced the final version of the country’s administrative map.
Múa Lân Is Officially Recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage
In Chợ Lớn, every Tết, amid the aroma of burning joss sticks and an onslaught of red-color decorations is the echoing beats of lion dance instruments. For generations of Saigoneer, the presence of múa lân, or lion dance, is a sign of festivity and celebration.
Vietnam Airlines Drops Plan To Purchase Airbus A380
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines (VNA) will no longer be adding the Airbus A380, the world’s largest passenger airplane, to its fleet, Thanh Nien reported on Wednesday.
Weekend News Roundup: Around 300 New Businesses Launched Each Day In Vietnam
Vietnam debates design of helmets for ethnic women with high buns [Tuoi Tre] Hanoi authorities make ambitious flood pledge for National Day [DTI] UK firm makes master design for Dung Quat oil r...
[Video] Hanoi Traffic Police Pursue Mai Linh Cab Driver in 'Terrifying High-Speed Chase'
A Mai Linh taxi driver is in some serious trouble after speeding away when officers attempted to pull him over for a traffic violation.
Woman Holds Funeral For Herself And Five Living Relatives
On Tuesday, a Phan Thiet woman organized a collective funeral for herself and five other living family members, drawing the attention of several curious neighbors.
Morning News Roundup: Fine Might Go Up To $1,800 For Overloaded Vehicles
$107 million approved for second Laos border gate [Vietnam Net] Minimum wage may rise 12% [Vietnam Net] Hanoi Museum remains mired in controversy [DTI]
[Photos] Hanoi Streets Under Water After a Night of Heavy Rain
Less than two hours of rain turned Hanoi into a citywide swimming pool on Wednesday evening. As predicted by the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, a bout of heavy rain drenched the...
Transport Ministry Will Attempt To Beat Uber At Their Own Game
After ongoing legal struggles with Uber, the Ministry of Transport recently announced it will launch its own app to compete directly with the ridesharing enterprise. This is a move by local authoritie...
Nearly 100 US Army Uniforms Found in Passenger's Luggage at Tan Son Nhat
Last Sunday, customs officials at Tan Son Nhat International Airport seized nearly 100 US Army uniforms from a passenger traveling from the United States, reports Tuoi Tre News.
Morning News Roundup: TPP Set To Devour Vietnam Livestock Sector
Dollar rise lifts imports and widens Vietnam’s trade gap [VOV] VietJet listed among world’s fastest growing airlines [VOV] Master plan approved to develop northwest national tourism area [DTI]
Vietnam Developing Crowdfunding Regulations For Local Platforms
The Ministry of Planning and Investment is working to create a legal framework for crowdfunding activities, reports Deal Street Asia. The government organization has recently met with local startups t...
22 Pictures Of China's Strangest Chairs
In his series “Bastard Chairs”, German photographer Michael Wolf captures some pretty interesting seating arrangements.
Vietnam Will Not Devalue The Dong Again This Year
The National Bank of Vietnam, after its third adjustment to the dong this year, announced it would not alter the exchange rate again until 2016, reports Thanh Nien.
Morning News Roundup: Most Vietnamese Ignore Nutrition
‘Black Monday' for VN stocks [SGGP] Minimum pay increase for 2016 yet to be fixed [VOV] Ferrari worth $750,000 damaged in crash in HCMC [Thanh Nien]
Dana Filek-Gibson in Asia
What Happened When the South Korean Government Invested in K-Pop
Long before Psy sang about 'Gangnam Style', K-Pop was spreading like wildfire across Asia and around the world.
Vietnam Scraps Foreign Ownership Limits
Beginning in September, foreign investors will be able to own a 100% stake in Vietnamese companies. The decision, announced by government decree in June, will apply to most industries with the excepti...
Over 1,500 Vietnamese Passengers Denied Entry Into Singapore Since January
As many as 1,515 Vietnamese passengers flying VietJet Air have been denied entry into Singapore in the first half of this year, according to Tuoi Tre News. Despite showing sufficient paperwork, the ma...
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Start-Ups Have To Register Business Overseas
Another massacre in Vietnam as man kills 4; mental illness suspected [Thanh Nien] Saigon Port plans share sale to banks [Vietnam Plus] Controversial China rig completes drilling well near Vietnam co...
VND1.6 Billion Found In An Abandoned Air Blade
As of Friday last week, police were still unable to identify the owner of a mysterious Air Blade containing more than VND 1 billion, which was abandoned on a sidewalk in Hoa Binh province. Locals came...
Vung Tau to Offer Free WIFI on Popular Beach, Hydrofoil Pier
In addition to a revamped hydrofoil service, Vung Tau is installing free WIFI networks on its most popular beaches and its main hydrofoil pier.
Vietnam Considers Raising Taxes on Large Cars
In an effort to alleviate congestion on the country’s roads Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed levying higher taxes on some cars, while lowering others.
