Pristine Blue Sky and Memorial Park: Ruminating on What the Covid-19 Pandemic Left Us
Recently, I visited Saigon’s newly inaugurated COVID-19 memorial park . Located at 1 Lý Thái Tổ, Vườn Lài Ward, the park o...
HCMC's Đồng Khởi Among World's Top 20 Most Expensive Retail Streets, Report Says
Saigon’s very own Đồng Khởi has once again made the list of world’s commercial streets with the highest annual rents.
Xuân Phương in Hanoi
Every Bánh Chưng Season, Vietnam’s Lá Dong Capital Comes Alive With Harvest Frenzy
On the patches of sandy soil by the river in Kim An Commune, Thanh Oai District, Hanoi, there’s a tiny village named Tràng Cát, where dong leaves have been embedded in local history, memory, and economy for centuries. Right in local courtyard, these broad green leaves were transformed into bánh chưng, ready for Tết feasts across the country.
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.
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.
Kit Humphrey in Roundups
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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Saigon Adds 16 Old Villas in District 1, 3 to List to Be Preserved
After more than a year of work, Saigon authorities have finished assessing the preservation status of 86 old villas within the bounds of the city, though the classification process is still ongoing.
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC’s Industrial Production Rises 7.26%
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As Percentage of People Over 60 Hits 11.9%, Vietnam Prepares for Aging Society
The percentage of people over the age of 60 in Vietnam has hit 11.9% of the population and is expected to rise to 25%, or 27 million people, by 2050.
Hanoi Pondering Plan to Ban Vehicles Around Hoan Kiem Lake
Officials in Hanoi are considering a radical move to make the city more pedestrian-friendly.
Saigon Welcomes 6.2m International Tourists in First 9 Months of 2019
Compared to the same period last year, the city saw a 14.3% increase in international visitors.
Morning Stories Roundup: Hanoi Police Arrest 2 for Killing GrabBike Driver
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Severe Flooding Drowns Can Tho as Tides Reach Highest Levels in 30 Years
Other Mekong Delta provinces and Saigon are also affected.
Thai Prime Minister Suggests Moving Capital to Help Overcrowded Bangkok
In what seems to be a growing trend among overcrowded Southeast Asian capitals, Thailand's Prime Minister has floated the idea of relocating its capital from Bangkok.
Morning Stories Roundup: All Vietnamese to Get New 12-Digit ID at Birth From 2020
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Morning Stories Roundup: Air Pollution in Hanoi Exceeds Red-Level Warning
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Vietnam Proposes Heavier Fines for Sexual Harassment. Some Think It's Not Enough.
The current fines for sexual offenses range from VND100,000 to VND300,000.
Krong No Volcanic Cave System Nominated for UNESCO Global Geopark Status
If accepted, the 2,000-square-kilometer area filled with volcanic caves, waterfalls, mountains and important archeological sites will receive increased conservation resources and support.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Mekong Delta Erosion, High Tide and Fake Fashion
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Weekend Stories Roundup: Cyber Attacks, Dead Fish and Dog Meat Risks
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Morning Stories Roundup: AI Development, AFC U-23 2020 and Online Shopping
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Morning Stories Roundup: Group Stage Opponents for Vietnam at 2020 AFC U23 Championship Revealed
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Vietnam Has the Fewest Public Holidays in ASEAN, but That Might Change Soon
Vietnamese authorities are debating making changes to the nation's labor law in 2019.
