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.
Uyên Đỗ in Saigon
How Saigon's Free Water Coolers Quench Thirst and Spread Kindness
In recent years, stories about climate change's impacts on the lives of Vietnamese people have been increasingly making the news.
Paul Christiansen in Vietnam
What a Mango Flower Looks Like: On the Unexpected Beauty of Fruit Flowers
What does a mango flower look like?
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Man Caught Cooking Tiger Bones
Russian President Putin visits Vietnam [Vietnam Net] Vietnam man caught cooking tiger bones [Thanh Nien] 51 traffic accidents per day over past week nationwide [Tuoi Tre]
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Suffers 14 Deaths, but Spared the Worst of Typhoon Haiyan
Vietnam has strong retail market with high potential [SGGP] Vietnam asks Australia and US for spying explanation [Vietnam Net] Market for luxury cars growing in Vietnam [Thanh Nien]
List: 20 Vietnamese Foods You Really Should Be Trying
Buzzfeed community member, Christina, just published a list - 20 Vietnamese Foods You Really Should Be Trying. It’s pretty comprehensive and seems to cover most of the staples though we probably would...
What the Phở Happened Last Weekend? 10 Stories You May Have Missed
Vietnam, US talk on intellectual property issues [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam considers reusing 2G to upgrade 3G services [Vietnam Net] Power motorbikes given green light [Vietnam Bridge]
Morning News Roundup: Super Typhoon About to Enter East Sea, Heading for VN
Vietnam courts orders fresh probe after ten-year convict exonerated of murder [Thanh Nien] Vietnam: “Still much to do” on factory fire safety [Just Style] VN textile & garment firms ma...
[UPDATED] Massive Storm Predicted to Hit Saigon Later Today
[Update Below] Don’t let the sunny skies fool you. A massive storm is predicted to arrive in Saigon later today with heavy, torrential rains. According to the latest report of the National Center for...
Morning News Roundup: Police Chase, Arrest Man for Robbing Japanese Tourist
In Vietnam, police chase, arrest man for robbing Japanese tourist [Thanh Nien] All schools in HCMC close due to storm [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam to host 28th Asian Advertising Congress [NST]
Mysterious Street ‘ Volcano’ Stumps Authorities
When a giant, fire-spewing sinkhole appeared on a HCMC street last week, city authorities rushed to find the cause. After a week of investigation, things are no clearer as scientists and firefighters ...
Vietnamese Defence Minister: Don’t Trust Psychics
Due to the superstition present in Vietnamese society, many use psychics to get insight into everything from their future to finding the remains of loved ones who perished during the American war. But...
HCMC Man Throws Acid on Woman who Rejected his Love
Well, here’s your ‘what the phở?’ story of the day. A 30-year-old Ho Chi Minh City man has been arrested for throwing acid on 5 young women in a bout of jealousy.
Morning News Roundup: iPad Air Available in Vietnam, No iPad Air Fever
iPad Air available in Vietnam, no iPad Air fever [Vietnam Net] British scooter buff creates electronic Vespa [Tuoi Tre] Typhoon Krosa is forecast to strike Vietnam as a tropical storm ...
Can Vietnamese Fish Sauce Become an International Hit?
Fish sauce may be a daily staple in Southeast Asia but when it comes to the rest of the world, it’s relatively unknown (or known it it’s ketchup form). But some Vietnamese producers are looking to mak...
Brian Letwin in Vietnam
Bac Lieu Man Fined for Driving with his Feet
We’ve seen plenty of people do tricks on their motorbikes, usually late at night after some drinking. But police won’t hesitate to give you a massive ticket if they catch you in the dangerous act. Jus...
What the Phở Happened Last Weekend? 10 Stories You May Have Missed
Powerful storm approaching Central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] CNN continues broadcast in Vietnam under new rule [Thanh Nien] New programmes in the pipeline for overseas residents [Vietnam Net]
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Fines Chinese Tourist $1,700 for Distributing Maps
Vietnam fines Chinese tourist $1,700 for distributing maps [Asia One] Vietnam’s film industry struggles to improve [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam Navy receives first of six amphibious aircraft from Ca...
Vietnam’s Population to Hit 90 Million Tomorrow
Tomorrow at 12am, Vietnam’s population will reach 90 million according to the General Office of Population and Family Planning.
Morning News Roundup: Construction of North - South Express Railway Re-Proposed
Construction of North - South express railway re-proposed [Vietnam Bridge] Vietnam climate change response reviewed [Eco-business] Vietnam cops suspended for drunkenly insulting reporters&...
Morning News Roundup: Over 20,000 New Companies Open In HCM City In First Nine Months
Makers of fake veterinary medicine uncovered [Tuoi Tre] Over 20,000 New Companies Open In HCM City In First Nine Months [Bernama] Vietnam foreign investment up 66 percent [Thanh Nien]...
Last Remaining Ancient Muong House Burned to the Ground by Moronic Tourists
Last week, a group of tourists had the bright idea to start a fire in an ancient Muong house to cook up some corn. Why not? Corn is delicious! Unfortunately, the house was made of wood and quickly wen...
Morning News Roundup: Over 50 Children Hospitalized After Vaccination; Vaccine Use Continues
Over 50 children hospitalized after vaccination; vaccine use continues [Tuoi Tre] Economic slump hits Vietnam rural migrants hard [Thanh Nien] Restructuring: Does it really happen? [V...
