Ho Chi Minh City

People wearing protective masks collect fishes on a beach during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Da Nang city, Vietnam, May 6, 2020.

Is Vietnam the coronavirus-fighting champ of the world?

Is there any other sizable country that has so thoroughly vanquished COVID-19 — and without the resources of a wealthy nation? 

Is Vietnam the coronavirus-fighting champ of the world?
A Buddhist monk walks through a crowd with his hands in a prayer position

The ‘father of mindfulness’ prepares for the next life

The ‘father of mindfulness’ prepares for the next life
An African American man sits on a stair step with a towel around his neck

For black GIs in Saigon, ‘Soul Alley’ was an oasis of food and vice

For black GIs in Saigon, ‘Soul Alley’ was an oasis of food and vice
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US to begin massive Agent Orange cleanup in Vietnam

US to begin massive Agent Orange cleanup in Vietnam
An internet user browses through the Vietnamese government's Facebook page in Hanoi.

Vietnam unveils 10,000-strong cyber unit to combat 'wrong views'

Vietnam unveils 10,000-strong cyber unit to combat 'wrong views'
The fight hasn’t even started, but some pillow fighters can’t wait to take a friendly swing at their friends.

If only all wars were waged this way — with pillows

The first rule of pillow fighting is — everyone talks about pillow fighting. About 100 residents of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, participated in this year's International Pillow Fight Day.

If only all wars were waged this way — with pillows

Sold! Wyoming Town Goes to Highest Bidder, A Vietnamese Businessman

For today's Geo Quiz we are looking for the name of a town in Wyoming just of I-80. The town is just 10 acres or so large. The one resident is also the mayor. He's planning to leave so he put the town up for auction. Can you name the tiny town?

Sold! Wyoming Town Goes to Highest Bidder, A Vietnamese Businessman

Dylan plays safe in Vietnam

Many of Bob Dylan's biggest hits were written and recorded in the 1960s during the Vietnam War. Last night the folk music hero performed in Ho Chi Minh City and he played it safe. BBC reporter Nga Pham went to the show and talks to Marco Werman.

Dylan plays safe in Vietnam

Vietnamese birdsong

We're looking for a southeast Asian city for today's Geo Quiz. The Saigon River flows through it and the city's name honors a Communist leader. Early in the morning people come together with wicker bird cages to escape the hustle and bustle.

Vietnamese birdsong
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Global Hit - Nguyet Anh

The World's Marco Werman profiles Vietnamese pop star Nguyet Anh.

Global Hit - Nguyet Anh

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Avian Flu