When Donations Are All Womenswear, Men in Flood Zones Turn Necessity Into Fashion
Vietnam’s South-Central Coast region is going through an especially grueling time of the year as both the local people and authorities have to deal with the aftermath of historic rainfall and flooding. Still, amid the mourning and strenuous rebuilding efforts, moments of levity shine through — a testament to the resilience, optimism, and incredible humor of the Vietnamese people in the face of hardships.
Đắk Lắk, Khánh Hòa Are Next Victims of 2025's Historic Flooding. Here's How to Help.
After nearly a week of constant downpour, many provinces of Vietnam’s Central Highlands and South-Central Coast regions have suffered severe flooding and landslides, causing catastrophic damage to local infrastructure, economic activities, and deaths. This has been yet another month of loss and destruction for Vietnam in 2025, which is shaping up to be the most devastating year in recent history due to consecutive powerful typhoons and atypically high rainfall.
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.”
Saigon Commences $11.4m Makeover of Ton Duc Thang Museum
The project is expected to last three years.
Morning Stories Roundup: Saigon Floods, Electric Busses and Shipwreck in Thua Thien-Hue
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Yet Another Typhoon, Storm Saudel, Is Heading to Vietnam This Weekend
Within the last few weeks, Vietnam has been hit by consecutive storms, and the extreme weather conditions aren't showing any sign of stopping soon.
Hanoi's Second Metro Line Welcomes First Train From France
The train cars arrived in Hai Phong after being shipped from France.
Morning News Stories: Asian Power Index, Rolls-Royce Shutdown and Erosion at Resorts
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As Downpours Continue in Central Vietnam, Landslides Emerge as Deadliest Threat
Communities across the central coast of Vietnam are going through one of the most challenging, widespread natural disasters in recent history.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Hanoi Metro Train Arrives, Pork Prices Fall, Vietnamese TikToker Goes Viral for Staring at Camera
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Morning Stories Roundup: House Price Hike, Japanese PM Visit and Railway Services Resume
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Vietnam Airlines Denies Bankruptcy Rumors Amid Huge Losses
Vietnam's national flag carrier, like the majority of airlines around the world, continues to face immense financial difficulties due to the pandemic.
Hanoi Aims to Reach $12,000 in Average Income in Next Decade
Hanoi is aiming to double the city’s per capita income in the next 10 years by leaning on the encouraging economic growth rates of recent years.
Morning Stories Roundup: Long Thanh Airport Deadline Set, Hoi An Clean Up, VN Stocks Rise
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Want to Learn About Saigon History? Scan These New QR Codes on Street Signs.
Saigoneers interested in finding out more about the history of their hometown now have a new avenue to expand their knowledge.
13 Members of Rescue Party Missing in Central Vietnam After Landslide
Numerous tragedies have unfolded amid days of severe weather in central provinces.
Morning Stories Roundup: Thu Duc City Approved, Affordable Home Shortage and Vietnam's Largest Solar Farm Goes Online
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Morning Stories Roundup: More Storms, Poet Museum Opens in Hanoi and Interest Rate Cuts
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18 Dead, 14 Missing as Extended Rain, Flash Floods Batter Central Vietnam
After days of unprecedented heavy downpours, the arrival of Storm Linfa added insult to injury in an already-battered central Vietnam.
Weekend Stories Roundup: VN Posts Strong Q3 Recovery, First Train Hits Saigon's Metro Tracks, Mobile Operators Vow to End Robo Calls
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First Saigon Metro Train Arrives From Japan for Test Runs
Much excite!
Morning Stories Roundup: International Flights Suspended and New Ride-Hailing App
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Binh Thanh Named Among World's 40 Coolest Neighborhoods
Is there another part of Saigon you would consider cooler?
