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Nga Pham

Nga Pham is a Hanoi-based multimedia journalist who has covered Vietnam, and more broadly, South-east Asia as well as regional disputes such as the South China Sea conflict for more than 15 years. She previously worked for the BBC in London and Bangkok before pursuing independent journalism. Nga is a martial artist and practices Thai boxing in her spare time.

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The great tech manhunt: East Asia’s billion-dollar race for ASEAN talent

wstalent - Many Vietnamese join the Vietnamese Youth and Student Association in Fukuoka, which caters to those aged 18 to 30. At this Hakata Dontaku Festival held in May 2026, members of the group promoted Vietnamese heritage and interacted with local residents and international visitors.
Credit: VIETNAMESE YOUTH AND STUDENT ASSOCIATION IN FUKUOKA
wstalent - Many Vietnamese join the Vietnamese Youth and Student Association in Fukuoka, which caters to those aged 18 to 30. At this Hakata Dontaku Festival held in May 2026, members of the group promoted Vietnamese heritage and interacted with local residents and international visitors.
Credit: VIETNAMESE YOUTH AND STUDENT ASSOCIATION IN FUKUOKA

Beyond bitter: Vietnam brews a new image for robusta, one sip at a time

Aeroco’s owner Le Dinh Tu drinking coffee with visitors at the cafe on his farm near Ea Kao Lake in Buon Ma Thuot, Vietnam’s coffee capital in Dak Lak province, on June 30.
Aeroco’s owner Le Dinh Tu drinking coffee with visitors at the cafe on his farm near Ea Kao Lake in Buon Ma Thuot, Vietnam’s coffee capital in Dak Lak province, on June 30.

Who was here first? Why maps, old compasses and history classes matter in South China Sea dispute

A ship identified by the Philippine Coast Guard as Chinese maritime militia is seen near Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea on June 15, 2026. (Photo by Jam STA ROSA / AFP)
A ship identified by the Philippine Coast Guard as Chinese maritime militia is seen near Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea on June 15, 2026. (Photo by Jam STA ROSA / AFP)

Vietnam’s weight problem grows as prosperity reshapes diets and lifestyles

Without early intervention, obesity could cost Vietnam up to US$16.28 billion (S$21 billion) by 2035, or about 2 per cent of GDP.
Without early intervention, obesity could cost Vietnam up to US$16.28 billion (S$21 billion) by 2035, or about 2 per cent of GDP.

Activist sailed to Gaza to break the Israel siege. Now Vietnam faces a diplomatic dilemma

The latest Global Sumud Flotill is the biggest attempt yet to break the Israeli naval blockade on Gaza.
The latest Global Sumud Flotill is the biggest attempt yet to break the Israeli naval blockade on Gaza.

What’s behind Vietnam leader To Lam’s flurry of diplomatic trips

Vietnam’s top leader To Lam (left) and Indian PM Narendra Modi deliver statements to the media at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, on May 6.
Vietnam’s top leader To Lam (left) and Indian PM Narendra Modi deliver statements to the media at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, on May 6.

Thai and Vietnamese farmers may stop planting rice because of the Iran war. Here's why

Sacks of rice being prepared for transport in My Thanh, Vietnam, on March 26.
Sacks of rice being prepared for transport in My Thanh, Vietnam, on March 26.

After near extinction, Vietnam’s beloved Phu Quoc ridgeback dog faces new challenges

Barbecue, the four-month-old Phu Quoc Ridgeback named for his love of barbecued fish, takes a break from welcoming guests at Cosian Bay Resort in Phu Quoc, Vietnam's largest island.
Barbecue, the four-month-old Phu Quoc Ridgeback named for his love of barbecued fish, takes a break from welcoming guests at Cosian Bay Resort in Phu Quoc, Vietnam's largest island.

For generations, Vietnam made its most beloved condiment the same way. The craft lives on

Mr Ha Tan Tai (keft) in Dai Duc fish sauce factory. Nha Trang (right) is one of larger companies that still produce fish sauce by traditional methods.
Mr Ha Tan Tai (keft) in Dai Duc fish sauce factory. Nha Trang (right) is one of larger companies that still produce fish sauce by traditional methods.

Why millions of Vietnamese ignore official weather warnings - and turn to these guys instead

Dr Huy Nguyen (left), a university lecturer in Hanoi and well-known climate change scientist who has been providing weather and disaster predictions for 15 years, with tour boat owner Tran Cong Nam.
Dr Huy Nguyen (left), a university lecturer in Hanoi and well-known climate change scientist who has been providing weather and disaster predictions for 15 years, with tour boat owner Tran Cong Nam.

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