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.
[Photos] Japanese Businessmen Show You How To Pass Out In Public With Class
Japanese work culture is characterized by insane hours and grueling deadlines. To relax and blow off steam, businessmen from the Land of the Rising Sun take the same approach to drinking as they do to...
Morning News Roundup: Gov’t To Tax Sales On Facebook, Affecting Small Shops
Gov’t to tax sales on Facebook, affecting small shops [Vietnam Net] Ministry seeks candidates for new textbook compilation [Vietnam Net] Vietnam faces difficulties in wind power development [Tu...
Financial Records Requested In Probe Of Suzuki Cup Loss
Following the “incomprehensible” 4-2 loss to Malaysia in the AFF Suzuki Cup, Vietnam’s football team is now the focus of an investigation into match fixing.
Yahoo To Close Offices In Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia: Report
Yahoo is slated to close offices in Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia this month in a restructure of its International operations according to Techcrunch, a California-based tech website.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Steps Up Food Safety
Land information more available in Vietnam [Vietnam Net] Vietnam steps up food safety [SGGP] Vietnam strives to raise skilled workers [SGGP]
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Arrests Technician Blamed For Blackout At Tan Son Nhat
Vietnam arrests technician blamed for blackout at Tan Son Nhat airport [Thanh Nien] Flappy Bird Creator – a top 10 internet millionaire [DTI] Universities to use national high school exit exami...
Expect Organized Chaos On Saigon’s Streets Tonight
Tonight, Vietnam will match up again against Malaysia in the 2014 Suzuki Cup. The city’s football-crazed fans will be out in full force as a win or a draw would propel the national team into a final w...
Alleged Sex Tape Of Vietnamese Monk Goes Viral
A Buddhist monk from Nha Trang has made headlines in recent days as a video and pictures allegedly showing him engaged in sexual acts with a woman surfaced on the internet. The monk, referred to as a ...
Repair Work Begins On Southern Vietnam's Last Citadel
Biên Hòa Citadel, originally built by the Khmer Chan Lap in the 14th and 15th centuries, has been approved for a VND14 Billion ($650,000) makeover.
Inside HCMC’s Taxi Battles
For anyone living in Saigon, Vinasun and Mai Linh are ubiquitous when it comes to grabbing a cab. Granted, there is a smattering of other providers, but the heavyweights are the ones we all rely on a ...
[Video] 128kg Endangered Barb Fetches $8,000 For Mekong Fisherman
Last weekend, a Vinh Long fisherman coaxed a 128kg Giant Barb fish out of the Mekong River, nearly 10 times bigger than any fish he had ever previously caught.
Morning News Roundup: Storm Hagupit To Weaken Before Hitting Vietnam
Nearly 2,000 public internet access points set up [Vietnam Plus] Vietnam Airlines changes flight schedule due to typhoon Hagupit [VoV] National budget hangs in the balance as oil prices plummet...
Spectacular Meteor Shower To Be Visible In The Skies Above Vietnam This Weekend
The annual Geminid Meteor Shower will rain down on Earth this weekend and will be viewable in Vietnam at around 1am on December 14.
British Man Dies After Fall From Hostel Balcony In Phạm Ngũ Lão
A 33-year-old British National died on Monday when he allegedly fell from a Phạm Ngũ Lão hostel’s forth floor balcony, reports Thanh Nien.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi, HCMC Asked To Combat Sexual Harassment Against Women
HCMC customs officials awarded for finding heroin in unlikely places [Thanh Nien] Photo copyright centre to be set up [Vietnam Plus] Voters complain about quality of VN banknotes [Vietnam Net]
Authorities Debate Whether To Save One Of Saigon’s Oldest Buildings
Built in 1876, the former Cercle des Officiers building which currently houses the District 1 People’s Committee is one of the oldest French colonial buildings left in the city. Not rec...
40 Countries Vietnamese Citizens Can Visit Without Applying for a Visa
As Vietnam’s middle and upper classes grow, people within them have access to plenty of money for international travel. However, it’s notoriously difficult for Vietnamese citizens to receive visas to ...
Vietnamese Cities To Launch “Taking Drunkards Home” Service
Drunk driving is a serious problem in Vietnam that often has fatal consequences. To address this social ill, three Vietnamese cities are launching a pilot program that they hope will get drunk drivers...
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Crewman Shot Dead In Pirate Attack Off Singapore
Vietnamese crewman shot dead in pirate attack off Singapore [Thanh Nien] VN tops ASEAN in domain names [Vietnam News] New expressway bad for Hanoi-Lao Cai rail line [DTI]
Hagupit Likely To Hit HCMC This Week
Tropical storm Hagupit hit the Philippines today bringing heavy flooding to some regions and claiming at least three lives. If the storm stays on its current course, it will hit Ho Chi Minh City later...
