Paul Christiansen in Saigon
Loneliness Too Waits for the Bus
We are all in this, but not together.
Thoughts I've Had While Stranded in Murky Floodwater on Saigon's High-Tide Days
I’m willing to forgive nearly everything about Saigon. It’s a sign of a sustainable relationship, as I still wish to coexist in peace with this city. To me, Saigon’s midday, even when the searing sun flares the strongest, is when the trees are the most glorious. The sudden bouts of torrential rain are indeed a nuisance, but I tell myself that at least the streets can get a wash after a dusty day. But there’s one thing that never goes away and that I can never write off; something I can’t, for the life of me, find reasons to romanticize or defend. Those are the infuriating floods that submerge Saigon streets every time the tide is high.
Saigon Sees a 10-Year Low of 18°C. What Are the City’s Highest and Lowest Temperatures?
This January, Saigoneers have been enjoying an unusually pleasant stretch of weather, with daytime temperatures hovering around the mid-20s and dipping to 18–20°C late at night and in the early morning.
Vietnam Bans Unskippable Ads, Requires Skip Button to Appear After 5 Seconds
If things go our way, YouTube’s notorious unskippable ads might be a thing of the past come this February.
Grindr Year-End Report Names Vietnam as Country With Biggest Top Shortage
Ever since Spotify launched its first global Wrapped function a few years ago, December has turned into an exciting season of stats-driven year-end reviews. “Wrapping” is now a tradition embraced by numerous apps, such as Strava, Duolingo, YouTube, Reddit, and of course, Grindr.
When Donations Are All Womenswear, Men in Flood Zones Turn Necessity Into Fashion
Vietnam’s South-Central Coast region is going through an especially grueling time of the year as both the local people and authorities have to deal with the aftermath of historic rainfall and flooding. Still, amid the mourning and strenuous rebuilding efforts, moments of levity shine through — a testament to the resilience, optimism, and incredible humor of the Vietnamese people in the face of hardships.
Đắk Lắk, Khánh Hòa Are Next Victims of 2025's Historic Flooding. Here's How to Help.
After nearly a week of constant downpour, many provinces of Vietnam’s Central Highlands and South-Central Coast regions have suffered severe flooding and landslides, causing catastrophic damage to local infrastructure, economic activities, and deaths. This has been yet another month of loss and destruction for Vietnam in 2025, which is shaping up to be the most devastating year in recent history due to consecutive powerful typhoons and atypically high rainfall.
After Years in Limbo, Saigon's Metro Line 2 Is Officially Breaking Ground in Jan 2026
After years under development limbo, Saigon’s Metro Line 2 has finally gotten an official date for breaking ground, but will this timeline stick?
Weekend Stories Roundup: Hanoi to Include Air Quality in Weather Forecasts Next Year
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Morning Stories Roundup: Nguyen Quang Hai’s Acrobatic Kick Earns Vietnam Slim Win Over Malaysia
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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Scores First Win at World Cup 2022 Qualifiers
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Saigon Adds Real-Time Traffic, Flooding Updates to Zalo
Saigoneers who use the Zalo app will have access to visual data from hundreds of traffic cameras to make an informed decision on their traveling route in the city.
Morning Stories Roundup: Malaysia a Formidable Foe, Warns Vietnam Coach Ahead of World Cup Qualifier
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Central Hanoi Streets Blocked Off for Construction of Metro Line
Expect traffic woes for the foreseeable future due to metro construction.
Proposal to Name Da Nang Street After Alexandre de Rhodes Faces Opposition
A proposal to rename two Da Nang streets has stirred debate.
Hanoi Authorities Once Again Urge Removal of Railway Cafes
Hanoi's famous railway cafes have finally reached the end of the line, according to city officials.
Morning Stories Roundup: Car Registration Fees and Poisoned Pine Trees
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Morning Stories Roundup: Proposal to Name Da Nang Streets After Foreign Missionaries Arouses Controversy
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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Dumps Almost All Urban Wastewater Untreated into the Environment
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Morning Stories Roundup: Japan, Taiwan Top Places for Labor Export in 2019
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Vietnam Ranks 2nd Among Southeast Asia’s Fastest-Growing Internet Economies
A new report co-written by Google, Singapore government-backed Temasek Holdings, and US-based management consultancy Bain & Company looks at Southeast Asia’s six biggest markets, including Indonesia, ...
New Proposal Seeks to Pedestrianize More Old Quarter Streets
Perhaps Hanoi's Old Quarter streets won't be such a nightmare for pedestrians in the future.
68% of Vietnamese Insist on Driving Themselves Home After Drinking Sessions
More than two-thirds of people who drink at a nhậu session or restaurant admit to driving afterwards, contributing significantly to traffic accidents.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Mercury Cleanup, Hoi An Homestays and Music Fest
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Weekend Stories Roundup: Army Completes Mercury Cleanup at Burned Hanoi Light Bulb Warehouse
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Major Anti-Flood Upgrade of Nguyen Huu Canh Begins on October 5, Lasting 14 Months
Get ready, anyone who has to commute through Binh Thanh District.
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Morning Stories Roundup: Hanoi to Ban Smoking in Hoan Kiem District’s 30 Cultural Heritage Sites
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Morning Stories Roundup: Demand for Air Purifiers Surges in HCMC
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