Vietnamese Vigilantes Use Slingshots to Protect Mekong Delta Rivers Against Sand Thieves
Every afternoon on Doi Islet in Ben Tre Province, a renowned group of vigilantes patrol the Tien River for illegal sand dredgers.
Vietnamese Interns in Japan Are Fleeing Their Jobs Due to Widespread Mistreatment
Vietnamese are the largest nationality participating in Japan's Technical Intern Training Program, followed by Chinese, Indonesian and Thai.
Hue to Start $5.2m Project to Restore Kien Trung Palace, Home of Nguyen Dynasty's Last King
VND123 billion (US$5.2 million) has been set aside to restore Kien Trung Palace.
33-Year-Old Jetstar Pilot Becomes Vietnam's Youngest Female Captain
Globally, women only account for 5.44% of commercial airline pilots, according to Gender Gap Grader based on datasets from Airmen Database.
After Hoi An and Hanoi, Can Tho Is the Next City in Vietnam Afflicted With Cable Car Fever
You get a cable car! You get a cable car! Everybody’s getting a cable car!
Amid Tourism Boom, Apartment Owners Forsake Long-Term Leases for Airbnb Fast Cash
Many apartment owners are turning to Airbnb and other short-term lease platforms in order to cash in on Vietnam's ongoing tourism boom.
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After Cambodia, Water From Laos Dam Failure Floods Mekong Delta
Waters from the burst dam in Laos have arrived in Vietnam, devastating crops in the Mekong delta.
As Consumer Traffic Decreases, Traditional Vietnamese Grocers Are on Tenterhooks
Recently, Nielsen Vietnam conducted a survey of 800 traditional store owners and found that many do not feel confident about their profits in the next 12 months.
Heavy Rain in Northern Vietnam Causes Houses to Collapse, Kills 2 in Chuong My District
Five houses fell into the Da River on Monday following heavy rains, while Hanoi is considering evacuating thousands from a flood-hit district.
Lao Cai Officials Want to Build an Airport Near Sapa
Does Sapa need a dedicated airport?
Lao Cai Officials Want to Build Sapa Airport
Does Sapa need a dedicated airport?
In Vietnam's Ride-Hailing Market, It's Grab Against the World. And It's Winning.
Newer ride-hailing apps are struggling to gain a place in the market, despite growing complaints of Grab’s post-Uber services.
How to Watch the Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century in Vietnam This Saturday
What a celestial year for the country.
10 Killed, Over 30 Missing in Central and Northern Vietnam as Storm Son-Tinh Brings Flash Floods
Heavy rains from storm Son-Tinh, which eventually weakened to a tropical depression, have caused flash floods and fatalities in central Vietnam.
Local Wedding Goes Viral for Accepting Money Gifts via POS Credit Card Reader, QR Code
A couple in Hanoi added a contemporary twist to the conventional money gifting custom.
Despite Economic Gains, Vietnam's Productivity Remains Low Among ASEAN Countries
Despite experiencing recent growth regarding its average labor productivity, Vietnam still struggles to compete with its ASEAN neighbors.
FLC Group Pumps $26m More Into Bamboo Airways, Prepares for First Flight This October
On July 9, Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung approved the establishment of FLC Group’s Bamboo Airways, according to VnExpress.
A Hospital in Ba Vi Mistakenly Gave 2 Families the Wrong Babies in 2012. Now, a Father Is Suing.
Two families gave birth to sons 20 minutes apart from each other in late 2012, setting in motion a string of tragedies that are still affecting those involved.
As Storm Son Tinh Approaches, Thousands of Tourists Are Stranded on Phu Quoc Island
High winds and rough waves have forced ship routes to close in Kien Giang Province.
Northern Vietnam Braces Once Again for Heavy Rain, Potential Flooding
The rainy season is upon us once again, and northern Vietnam is about to experience a bout heavy rainfall.
