Why not check out the blogs of people living in Vietnam. They often have posts and pictures of news and events of the country before any else. An interesting way to learn more about a country!
Some examples:
www.layered.typepad.com
www.chrisfharvey.typepad.com
www.saigonnezumi.com
www.itsthefinalword.blogspot.com
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