Culture
In Vietnam, You Can Live Without a Partner but Not Without a Motorbike
Vietnam has nearly 80 million motorcycles for 100 million people. The motorbike is not just transport -- it is a way of life.
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What to Wear in Vietnam in Winter? North and South Climates Differ Greatly
Many people picture Vietnam as hot year-round — sunny skies, shorts and t-shirts all day. Think that going into a Hanoi winter, and you may deeply regret it. Vietnam stretches more than 1,600 kilometers from north to south. Summers are hot everywhere, but winters split the country in
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Hanoi's Motorbike Ban Takes Effect This Year, Marking the End of an Era for 7 Million Motorcycles
If you have ever been engulfed by Hanoi's motorbike sea, the image probably stays with you for life. During rush hour, thousands of motorcycles surge through intersections like a tide, horns blaring, exhaust and dust hanging in the air. That scene may soon become history. City council votes
Travel
What to Pack for Vietnam in Winter: The North-South Climate Divide
Vietnam's winter climate varies wildly. Hanoi drops below 10C while HCMC stays at 30C. Sapa even gets snow.
Transportation
Hanoi Is Banning Motorcycles From Its City Center Starting July 2026
Hanoi bans gasoline motorcycles from central districts starting July 2026. Honda faces headwinds while VinFast sales surge fourfold.
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Why Do Urban Universities in Vietnam Have Only a Few Buildings? The Space Crisis of Old Campuses
Walk into a university in central Ho Chi Minh City or Ha Noi, and the first thing you notice is this: the entire school is just a few buildings. Every department, tens of thousands of students, all packed inside. No lawns, no campus paths, no above-ground parking. This isn&
Education
Why Vietnam's City Universities Are Just a Few Buildings
Many universities in Hanoi and HCMC squeeze thousands of students into a handful of buildings. Here is why -- and what Vietnam is doing about it.
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Editor's Pick: Inside Saigon's Heritage Museum, 160 Years of Vietnamese Currency History
I visited the State Bank of Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City branch in District 1 today. The building is normally closed to the public, but it is currently hosting a rare exhibition on Vietnam's monetary history. If you are interested in Vietnamese history, architecture, or financial
Crime
Madam Ngo: The USD 300 Million Scam That Duped 2,600 Vietnamese Investors
Vietnamese fugitive Madam Ngo was arrested in Bangkok after running a USD 300 million investment scam across Vietnam and Cambodia.
Culture
Inside Saigon's State Bank: A Rare Exhibition on 160 Years of Vietnamese Currency
A rare exhibition inside the State Bank of Vietnam HCMC branch traces 160 years of Vietnamese currency history.
Education
Vietnam Just Made Teachers Its Highest-Paid Civil Servants
Vietnam's new Education Law makes teacher salaries the highest in the civil service. About 1.6 million educators see pay raises of 15 to 25 percent.
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Vietnam's Concert Boom in 2025: G-Dragon, 2NE1, and Jisoo All Showed Up
2025 was the wildest year in Vietnamese concert history. From January to December, K-pop acts and international stars lined up one after another, giving Vietnamese fans a reason to stop envying their neighbors. Here is a full rundown. K-pop invades The year's biggest show belonged to