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Fast track project to fight Mekong Delta saline intrusion

Fast track project to fight Mekong Delta saline intrusion

The VND3.3 trillion ($140 million) Cai Lon - Cai Be irrigation project is expected to help the Mekong Delta fight saltwater intrusion, which is now at alarming levels.
Blowers churn up dust storms on Hanoi streets at night

Blowers churn up dust storms on Hanoi streets at night

Commuters and other residents in Hanoi have little defense against powerful blowers kicking up dust in their faces for paving streets with asphalt.
December 20, 2019 | 01:58 am PT
How Hanoi’s water supply contamination crisis played out

How Hanoi’s water supply contamination crisis played out

A listing of events surrounding contamination of the Da River, which triggered a water crisis affecting a million Hanoians up to this point.
October 26, 2019 | 05:48 pm PT
Hanoi warehouse fire consigns neighbors to life in mask

Hanoi warehouse fire consigns neighbors to life in mask

Residents in Hanoi's Ha Dinh Ward have to wear masks to avoid the toxic fallout of the Rang Dong light bulb warehouse fire last Wednesday.
September 3, 2019 | 01:52 am PT
Hanoians laboring outdoors find mobile oasis really cool

Hanoians laboring outdoors find mobile oasis really cool

The Vietnam Red Cross has mobilized a minivan to provide Hanoians working outdoors with much-needed respite from sweltering heat.
August 24, 2019 | 05:07 am PT
Ho Chi Minh City raids largest dog meat market

Ho Chi Minh City raids largest dog meat market

As part of controversial moves to limit or stop dog meat consumption, a Saigon market was raided on Tuesday.
September 19, 2018 | 11:29 pm PT
US sailors seek to build ties in historic Vietnam visit

US sailors seek to build ties in historic Vietnam visit

Sailors aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier took part in cultural activities with locals in the Vietnamese city of Da Nang on Tuesday.
March 6, 2018 | 05:33 pm PT
5 ways Vietnam's government is tightening internet control

5 ways Vietnam's government is tightening internet control

From a cybersecurity bill to a 10,000-strong cyber warfare unit, Vietnam is determined to 'protect its sovereignty online.'
January 16, 2018 | 09:00 am PT
Plastic bags coat Saigon's walking street after raving NYE party

Plastic bags coat Saigon's walking street after raving NYE party

It's filthy but not an uncommon sight. 
December 31, 2017 | 09:27 pm PT
Southern Vietnam prepares for Typhoon Tembin to hit late on Christmas

Southern Vietnam prepares for Typhoon Tembin to hit late on Christmas

Tough measures have been enforced to evacuate residents in the Mekong Delta, which is highly vulnerable to landslides. 
December 25, 2017 | 03:17 am PT
HCMC puts the future of e-governance to the test

HCMC puts the future of e-governance to the test

District 12 is applying the latest tech apps to simplify long-winded admin procedures. 
December 12, 2017 | 11:43 pm PT
Saigon residents wrestle with high tides, again

Saigon residents wrestle with high tides, again

Locals sip tea while the high tides engulf streets and houses in Nha Be District. 
December 6, 2017 | 08:13 pm PT
Lingering protest against controversial station exacts heavy toll on Vietnam highway

Lingering protest against controversial station exacts heavy toll on Vietnam highway

Traffic chaos has besieged National Highway 1 in Tien Giang Province as drivers try to disrupt services at the toll station.
December 3, 2017 | 04:59 am PT
Wartime bomb discovered in Hanoi a stark reminder of a lethal Vietnam War legacy

Wartime bomb discovered in Hanoi a stark reminder of a lethal Vietnam War legacy

An estimated 800,000 tons of unexploded ordnance still remain scattered across Vietnam, killing and maiming civilians on a regular basis. 
November 30, 2017 | 06:17 pm PT
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