We describe Smithian–Spathian boundary (SSB) section in Vietnam.
Ammonoid and conodont biostratigraphic zones are recognized around SSB.
TOC of the organic-rich limestone and mudstone ranges from 0.3 to 0.88 wt‰.
SSB is embedded in organic-rich mudstone suggesting anoxic to dysoxic conditions.
Highδ13C values around + 5.8‰ are recorded in the late Smithian organic-rich limestone.