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.
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 ...
7 Gunmen Arrested After Failed Rooster Robbery In Binh Thuan
A rooster robbery gone wrong resulted in gunshots and a police chase in the Southern province of Binh Thuan on Thursday night, reports Thanh Nien.
Chinese City Creates Special Lane for Cell Phone Addicts
It may not be an issue in Saigon since it’s anything but a walking city, however those of us who have lived in pedestrian-friendly metropolises are all too familiar with the scourge of zombie-like cel...
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Court Sends Russians To Jail For ATM Scam
HCM City downs ad flyers, billboards in foreign language [Vietnam News] Vietnamese American businessman makes Forbes World's Billionaires list [DTI] Norway backs Vietnam-EU free trade deal [VoV...
Hong Kong Tycoon Places Record $20mil Order For 30 Rolls-Royce Phantoms
Stephen Hung, a Hong Kong investment tycoon, has placed an order for 30 Rolls-Royce Phantoms. 2 of the cars will feature interior and exterior gold-plated accents, making them the most expensive ever ...
Broken AAG Cable Won’t Be Repaired Until Next Month
FPT Telecom general director, Nguyen Van Khoa, told Thanh Nien that repairs to the Asia-America Gateway Cable would not be completed until October 6.
Morning News Roundup: Bus E-Tickets To Be Piloted In Hanoi October
First-ever "Made in Vietnam" international music festival to take place in October [DTI] Standard Chartered invests $35 million in Vietnamese restaurant chain [DTI] World Bank project upgrades Mekon...
[Photos] Thousands of Dead Fish Choke Hanoi Lake
Since Monday, dozens of workers have been removing tons of dead fish that from Hanoi’s Thien Quang Lake, reports Vietnam Net.
[Video] China’s Hair Highway
In China, human hair is a renewable resource, where it is fused with natural resins to mimic everything from tortoiseshell to polished horn to exotic hardwoods.
[Photos] Typhoon Kalmaegi Causes Death, Destruction In Northern Vietnam
Typhoon Kalmaegi touched down in Vietnam last night, uprooting trees, destroying homes and sparking mass evacuations.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Unemployment Rate One Of The Lowest Worldwide
Vietnam’s unemployment rate one of the lowest worldwide [Vietnam Net] Northern localities brace for storm Kalmaegi [Nhan Dan] Fire in Ho Chi Minh City kills seven [Vietnam Plus]
Asia-America Gateway Cable Broken Again
If you’ve noticed particularly slow Internet speeds for international websites today, you’re not alone. According to Zing, the Asia-America Gateway cable (AAG) has broken down yet again in what i...
Vietnamese Consume Over 5 Million Dogs Per Year
At a conference on animal welfare in HCMC last weekend, Le Duc Chinh, coordinator of the Asia Canine Protection Alliance (ACPA) Vietnam, said that each year, 5 million dogs are killed for their meat i...
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi's Old Quarter To Get New Food Street
Old Quarter to get new food street [DTI] Giant suspension cable through Ha Long Bay to be built next year [Nhan Dan] Vietnam among top three foreign investors in Laos [VoV]
Vietnam Airlines Announces New IPO Date (Again)
Vietnam Airlines CEO, Pham Ngoc Minh, recently announced that the company would be issuing public shares for the first time this November, offering 5% of shares to investors in order to raise $70.6 mi...
Powerful Typhoon On Course To Hit Vietnam
After triggering evacuations and flight cancelations in the Philippines yesterday, Typhoon Kalmaegi is on track to hit Northeastern Vietnam on Wednesday, reports Tuoi Tre.
Weekend News Roundup: More Than 1 Mil. Vietnamese Children Not Attending School
More than a million Vietnamese children not attending school, survey says [DTI] HCMC short of high quality human resources [SGGP] Top Vietnamese designers ready for spotlight in Italy [Nhan Dan]
Why the TPP Agreement Could Be Huge for Vietnam
If agreed on, the groundbreaking Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade pact, currently being negotiated by 12 Asia-Pacific countries, will not only result in skyrocketing Vietnamese GDP, but redu...
Morning News Roundup: iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus To Be Sold In Vietnam Late October
Made-in-Vietnam nano-satellite to be launched in 2016 [Vietnam Plus] iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus to be sold in Vietnam late October [Tuoi Tre] Highway construction more costly in Vietnam [SGGP]
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Plans To Promote Tourism On BBC
Official blasts late approval of GM maize in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam plans on promoting tourism on BBC [Tuoi Tre] Zip line offers new route to central Vietnam cave [Thanh Nien]
[Photos] Taiwanese Toilet-Themed Restaurant Becomes International Hit
It may be difficult to believe, but a restaurant that specializes in toilet-related foods and dining ware has become so popular, it now boasts 12 locations throughout Asia.
