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From the Greek Reporter Archaeologists have discovered over 100 ancient graves at a cemetery in Hanoi’s Hoai Duc District, Vietnam. These graves are believed to be between 2,500 and 4,000 years old, shedding light on early Vietnamese history. The discovery was made by a team of researchers from the Vietnam Institute of Archaeology, Hanoi Museum, and the University of Social Sciences and Humanities. They found more than 70 graves that are thought to be about 4,000-years-old and another 40 that are around 2,500-years-old. These graves were uncovered in Kim Chung Commune, providing valuable clues about early life in Vietnam. The excavation, whi…

From BBC Travel Vietnamese-American journalist and broadcaster, William Lee Adams, returns to Vietnam where his G.I. father first met his mother during the dark days of the Vietnam War. Continue to video https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p0jvjww4/vietnam-visiting-hanoi-s-oldest-food-market

From VN Express Actress Chieu Xuan has journeyed through various northern mountainous areas of Vietnam, capturing stunning photographs of the region's landscapes and people. On Sept. 18, Xuan shared a series of photos showcasing iconic landmarks in the northern mountainous provinces of Lao Cai, Yen Bai, and Cao Bang in Vietnam. The actress announced her intention to sell these works to raise funds for those impacted by recent storms and floods. One of the photos, titled "Peaceful sunset in my hometown," was taken from the top of Sang Nhu village in Mu Cang Chai District, Yen Bai Province, during the water-pouring season. This is when water flows onto …

Over 150 across northern Vietnam are believed to have perished in the wake of the storm. Some bodies remain buried in the rubble and landslides. From VN Express The popular tourist island of Cat Ba in Hai Phong was left in unprecedented ruins, with facilities suffering damage worth hundreds of thousands of dollars by Tuesday, three days after typhoon Yagi made landfall in northern Vietnam. Hotels and restaurants along April 1 Street, considered the most beautiful location on Cat Ba Island, were among the hardest hit. According to the People's Committee of Cat Hai Island District, 4,717 houses were damaged across the district, though the ful…

From VN Expres Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful storm to hit Asia this year, has resulted in the deaths of 14 people and injured 176 others since it struck northern Vietnam on Saturday. The casualties include four individuals from Quang Ninh province, four from Hoa Binh province, and three from Hanoi, according to the Department of Rescue and Relief under the Ministry of National Defense. In addition to the tragic loss of life, the storm has caused significant property damage. Approximately 121,500 hectares of rice and crops were flooded and destroyed, particularly in Thai Binh, Hai Phong, Hai Duong, Bac Ninh, Hanoi, Nam Dinh, Hung Yen, and Ha Nam. Aft…

From VN Express British newspaper The Daily Telegraph has named My Khe and Non Nuoc in the central city of Da Nang in a list of 50 best beaches on the planet. The two beaches are described "best for atmosphere", according to the newspaper. The 900-meter-long My Khe, which runs from the base of the Son Tra Peninsula to the Marble Mountains, is famous for its smooth white sand and warm waters all year round. It also offers a variety of adventure sports activities. Located in Ngu Hanh Son District, around eight kilometers from downtown Da Nang, Non Nuoc beach is five kilometers long and dotted with a series of luxury resorts. From …

From VN Express The state-owned China Communications Construction Company is interested in major infrastructure projects in Vietnam, including the north-south high-speed railroad and urban metro systems. Its CEO, Wang Hai Huai, told Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha at a meeting in Hanoi Wednesday that the company has been closely tracking major transportation projects in Vietnam, such as the high-speed rail, infrastructure projects connecting China and Vietnam, and metro networks in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The company is also willing to invest in nearshore and offshore wind power plants in Vietnam using the latest technologies. It first…

From VN Express The Hanoi-HCMC, Da Nang-HCMC, and Da Nang-Hanoi routes have been ranked among the 10 busiest domestic routes in Southeast Asia, according to British aviation data provider OAG. Over 949,000 passengers flew on the two-hour route between Hanoi and HCMC in August, making it the busiest in the region, surpassing other routes such as Jakarta-Makassar with 569,500, Jakarta-Bali with over 473,000, and Cebu-Manila with a little more than 450,000. The Da Nang-HCMC route ranked fifth, with more than 427,700 passengers, while the Da Nang-Hanoi route ranked seventh, serving over 410,000 passengers.

From VN Express Meet Chopper: the hiking dog conquering Vietnam's trails By An Vy Chopper, weighing 10 kilograms, is called "Vietnam's most accomplished mountain-climbing dog" by his owner, Nguyen Thi Ha Mai, 36. Mai began taking Chopper on hikes in 2022 when she felt he was robust enough for the challenge. Mai, an avid hiker, had to leave Chopper in kennels during her trips, causing him stress and illness. Once Chopper was physically ready, Mai decided to bring him along to ensure he lives a happy and adventurous life. In April 2023, Chopper joined his owner to climb Nam Kang Ho Tao Mountain, which is 2,900 meters high, in Lao Ca…

From VN Express The Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line in Hanoi is operational from 8 a.m. Thursday, becoming the second running metro line in Vietnam after 15 years in the making. There were not many passengers present at the S8 Station on the opening day. Most of them were elderly people and students. Hoang Minh Tan, 75, from Ba Dinh District, who took a ride on the opening day, said: "The stations and the trains are nice. They feel better than the Cat Linh-Ha Dong metro line." Cat Linh-Ha Dong in Hanoi was launched in November 2021 as the first metro line in Vietnam. The second line covers a total distance of 12.5 km, featuring ei…

NOTE -- I have no idea how these gadgets might work and I don't think I want to. From VN Express Owner of the Gyeongbok spa on Vo Thi Sau Street in HCMC's District 3. Photo by police HCMC police detained seven employees of a local spa on Friday for illegally offering penis lengthening services, detaining, and extorting customers, following multiple complaints and a mid-July raid. The employees, four women and three men, of the Gyeongbok spa on Vo Thi Sau Street in District 3 in the city’s center are now under investigation for the acts of "extortion" and "illegal detention." The owner of the spa is also probed for the same charges bu…

It was recently brought to my attention that Vietnam is contemplating (announced back in February 2024) to extend residence visas to 36 months with multiple entries - including for us retirees. The current offering is for a tourist 90 day visa. The PM asked his colleagues to study this idea and to report back to him with their findings by the end of the 2nd quarter 2024. https://visaguide.world/news/vietnam-plans-to-introduce-visas-on-arrival-36-month-multiple-entry-visas/#google_vignette https://vietnamnews.vn/society/1650991/visa-on-arrival-36-month-multiple-entry-visa-on-the-table-gov-t.html Hopefully, soon the Vietnamese government will announce w…

Stayed two nights at Le Meridien and can give it 👍+ for room and staff. Buffet breakfast about as good as it gets. A good splurge treat. (surprised by how many locals still refer to it as Saigon)

With another day to go on a four-day visit to Da nang with my LT Ha Tinh friend, can wholeheartedly endorse this location if rest and relaxation is your objective. Good hotels can be obtained at very attractive rates and the tropical climate is inviting. The breakfast buffets are served until 10:30 but we found ourselves getting up at 8 to get an early start. You’ll find tons of places offering seafood on the main boulevard that runs along the beach. However, we opted to walk 15 minutes inland to the residential area where we ate with locals at Foodland prices (would have never found these on my own). The waters are warm and clear. Favorite activity is long bar…

Hi guys, Not sure if this should be posted here or at the Escort section for members, but just wanted to get some input on the HCM mb scene. Could anyone share what are the average rates like? I saw some advertising on Grindr but are there better places to get one (maybe massage shops or gogo bars like in Bangkok)? This would be my first time to HCM so would appreciate your input on this.

After encountering two payment failures in attempts to secure visa for Vietnam visit, I figured why not just go to embassy on Wireless Rd. I was informed on arrival, however, that embassies no longer process visas and e-visa is only option. Returned to room and my VN friend offfered to try it on his iPad. Apparently his fingers not fat like mine—and his mind much more adaptable to electronic age—and he managed to do it on first try. So my advice is do it in advance as much as possible and read and reread data before proceeding to next step. And be advised that VN immigration sends you only one email notice containing an application submission number. It do…

I have decided I'm going to Vietnam first time this Sunday Now I don't understand this E visa situation, I must have a visa ? There's that many links if I google,what is the official link ?

From Thai PBS World Faced with modernity, makeshift barber shops along the streets of Vietnam are now dwindling in number. The few that remain, however, still continue to represent the old-world charm that regular habitués have come to love and enjoy. Along the streets in Saigon and Hanoi, many entrepreneurial barbers work day or night under the shade of a tree or an improvised canopy, snipping and shaving, often with little more than a few grooming tools, and a small mirror attached to the wall with a single rusty hook. They continue this trade that has, over the years, become part of a tradition which, by some accounts, dates back to many generation…

From https://whitepartyvietnam.com/ White Party Vietnam 2024, the premier international DJ music event, officially licensed by White Party Bangkok, promises to ignite the senses and inspire like never before. For over 8 triumphant years, White Party Bangkok has captivated audiences worldwide. Prepare to be immersed in a world of top-notch sound and lighting, meeting the highest international standards, complemented by visually stunning designs that will elevate the music experience to new heights, setting ablaze the visual senses and stirring the auditory soul. This will undoubtedly be the hottest music festival of the summer in 2024, taking place in the vibrant…

Faulty engines and financial problems are creating capacity issues for Vietnam carriers, resulting in higher domestic fares according to article appearing today in the VN Express: "The ticket shortage and high fares are partly due to a shortage of aircraft, it added. This year aircraft engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney has recalled faulty engines for inspection and repair. Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air between them have around 40 aircraft with the faulty engines, and so the aircraft using them will be grounded in 2024-25. Besides, some airlines are restructuring and downsizing their fleets. Bamboo Airways had 28 aircraft, but just a few remain in o…

From VN Express By Mai Nhat Saigon City Hall (now headquarters of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee) was designed by architect Femand Gardès and built between 1889 and 1909. In the French colonial period, the building was originally called Hôtel de ville in French or Tay Xa Palace in Vietnamese. By the time of the Republic of Vietnam, it was used for government work and important meetings The corner of Rue Catinat and Lagrandière (now Dong Khoi - Ly Tu Trong, District 1). The street is known as the "umbilical cord" of old Saigon, a nearly kilometer-long street that boasted the first commercial centers an d first hotels in Saigon. Th…

I notice there are no reports from Phú Quốc. I visited this island about 6 years ago, and it was a very pleasant trip - in many respects. Anyone been there recently? Any reports at all?

From VN Express The construction of the T3 domestic terminal at HCMC's Tan Son Nhat International Airport is set to finish in April 2025, two months ahead of schedule, in time for the Reunification Day holiday April 30. According to Le Khac Hong, the head of the project management board, in order to shorten the schedule and bring the project to completion by April 30 next year, the investor and contractors are determined to intensify manpower, machinery, equipment, and construction efforts. Covering a total construction area of 112,500 sq.m., the terminal is designed to have an annual capacity of 20 million passengers, with a scale of one basement fl…

From VN Express Restructuring and recalls have left Vietnamese airlines with access to around 40 fewer planes than they had at this time last year, struggling to meet travel demand. A representative of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam said on Tuesday that the number of commercially active planes utilized by the country's six airlines was only 170 by the last week of March, a drop of around 40 planes compared to the same period in 2023. Major restructuring initiatives currently being carried out, resulting in reductions in company scale -- including in decreased numbers of available pilots, crew and other staff – been identified as a main driver in the …