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] Saigon Restaurant Buys "Critically Endangered," 230KG Mekong Giant Catfish Worth $16,000
Last month, a local fisherman pulled a 130kg Giant Barb from the Dong Nai River, netting him $10,000. Not to be outdone, on Monday a Cambodian trader sold a 230kg Mekong Giant Catfish to a restaurant ...
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Television Postpones Airing Of ‘Sex And The City’
Vietnam Television postpones airing of ‘Sex and the City’ [Tuoi Tre] Son Doong: hard choice between mass tourism and sustainable development [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam's corruption fight fails: officials [T...
[Photos] The Saigon Post Office Is Getting A Makeover
If you’ve passed by the Saigon Post Office in recent days, you’ve probably noticed work being done. The iconic building is getting a makeover, trading in its dull pink façade for a fresh coat of colon...
5,000 Liters Of Hydrochloric Acid Flood Biên Hoà Roadway After Accident
A truck carrying hydrochloric acid flipped over this morning at the Bùi Văn Hoà – Võ Nguyên Giáp roundabout in Biên Hoà City, spewing 5,000 liters of the substance onto the roadway.
Learn More About SE Asia With These 15 Great Infographics
SE Asia is booming. But the region, comprised of 600 million people, is a mixed bag of countries and cultures, with plenty of similarities and an equal amount of differences. Making sense of the lands...
Morning News Roundup: Da Nang's Airport Reportedly Among World’s Best
Vietnam becomes biggest ASEAN supplier to US, takes aim at China [Thanh Nien] Vietnam’s Da Nang airport reportedly among world’s best [Tuoi Tre] Hanoi listed among world’s top 10 culturally rich cit...
David Beckham To Return To Vietnam Next Week
Football legend, David Beckham, is on Vietnam where he will “exchange activities with local fans and the media.”
Dragons Move On Despite Feisty Effort From Heat
“Everything has to come to an end, sometime.” ― L. Frank Baum, The Marvelous Land of Oz
Weekend News Roundup: Motorbike Owners Rebel Over New Road-Use Fees
Investors eye $3 billion children’s amusement park market [Vietnam Net] Motorbike owners rebel over new road-use fees [Vietnam News] Extra classes at preschool burden parents, kids in Ho Chi Minh Ci...
Morning News Roundup: Hoi An Considers Dismantling Irreversibly Damaged Old Houses
FDI capital reaches US$3 billion in HCMC [SGGP] Hoi An town considers dismantling irreversibly damaged old houses [Tuoi Tre] Hanoi, HCM City office space rental costs rise [VoV]
After Tour Company Complaints, HCMC Police Stop Distributing Tourist Safety Leaflets
Last week, HCMC police began to hand out leaflets to tourists in District 1 with a list of safety tips to keep themselves and their belongings safe during their stay in the city. But after complaints ...
Morning News Roundup: Giant 'Pit Of Death' Appears In Thanh Hoa
Giant 'pit of death' appears in Thanh Hoa [Vietnam Net] Campaign mounted in Vietnam hub to educate students on rhino protection [Tuoi Tre] Anti-flood projects, left idle for six years, now cost...
“One-Of-A-Kind” Ancient Ritual Site Discovered In Hanoi
Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient ritual site dating back to the first king of the Lý Empire, the first of its kind ever discovered.
Cost of Long Thanh Airport Balloons to $18.7bn
Like many large-scale infrastructure projects in Vietnam, the cost of HCMC’s long-anticipated Long Thanh International Airport has exceeded original estimates, according to the Transport Ministry.
Vietnamese Banks Face Stiff Fines for Empty ATMs
In Vietnam, on Fridays, weekends and holidays, it’s common to find that ATM machines have run out of cash, resulting in the dreaded “ATM Hop” – jumping from machine to machine, hoping to get a much ne...
Morning News Roundup: Ministry Of Transport To Sell Several Highways
In Vietnam, 60 kids mistakenly get water instead of vaccine [Thanh Nien] Service quality at Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat airports under microscope [Vietnam Net] Major airports in Vietnam unfriendly: dep...
Morning News Roundup: Distraught Locals Worry About Effects Of "Devil's Tree"
VietJet voted one of Asia's best budget airlines [Vietnam Plus] Vietnam tough on inappropriate websites, deputy minister says [Tuoi Tre] Huge amounts of personal data stolen, offered for sale in Vie...
HCMC Police Distribute Leaflets With Safety Tips For Tourists
Last week, HCMC police began to hand out leaflets to tourists in District 1 with a list of safety tips to keep themselves and their belongings safe during their stay in the city.
[Photos] Violent Storm Uproots Trees, Floods Streets, Destroys Vehicles In HCMC
Last Friday afternoon, a heavy downpour uprooted trees, flooded streets and destroyed hundreds of vehicles across the city, reports Thanh Nien.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Strives To End AIDS By 2030
International schools inaccessible to average Vietnamese students [DTI] Vietnam man arrested as bomb sent to adversary explodes on bus [Thanh Nien] Vietnam strives to end AIDS by 2030 [Vietnam ...
