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?
Ninh Binh to Remove ‘Kong: Skull Island’ Film Set From Heritage Site
After Kong: Skull Island finished filming in 2016, the film set, which depicts the village of a fictional tribe, was reconstructed to cater to tourists.
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC-Based Food Producers Relocated to Nearby Provinces
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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnamese Are World's Fourth Shortest People, Report Says
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Is Saigon's Haze the Result of Forest Fires in Indonesia?
In Saigon is quite literally hard to breathe these days.
Vietnam Has 31 New 'Library Buses' to Bring Books to Remote Regions
The bookmobiles are part of a project established in 2015 to help cultivate a reading culture in remote communities.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Nominated for 6 Prizes at 2019 World Travel Awards
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Seven Asiatic Black Bears Rescued After 17 Years in Confinement
Seven Asiatic black bears, also known as moon bears, have been rescued from farms just a few hours outside of Saigon.
Hanoi's Plan to Add 4 Bus-Only Lanes Next Year Spurs Debate
Transport experts have pushed back against a plan to create four priority bus lanes next year.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Vietnam’s Airlines Industry Still Lacks Many Pilots
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Weekend Stories Roundup: Young Artists Give Hanoi Village a New Coat of Paint
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Saigon Seeks Foreign Expertise to Preserve Dinh Thuong Tho After Public Backlash
The building, located at 59-61 Ly Tu Trong Street, has long been listed for demolition to pave way for a renovation plan.
Morning Stories Roundup: Japanese Koi Dies Two Days After Being Released Into To Lich River
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Morning Stories Roundup: Bag Snatch, Go-Viet Leadership and More Solar Power
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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Consuming Natural Resources Faster Than in 2018
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Saigon Tightens Regulation of School Buses After Hanoi Student Dies of Neglect
The move follows two cases, one of which was fatal, of children being abandoned in school buses in northern Vietnam.
Police Arrest Gang Leaders for Stealing Thousands of Dogs in Northern Vietnam
Police in Thanh Hoa Province have detained three members of a dog thief gang and rescued 51 stolen dogs.
New Program to Build Turtle Conservation Areas, Rescue Centers Approved
In order to protect endangered turtle species, the Vietnamese government recently approved a program to build three conservation areas and two turtle rescue centers.
Morning Stories Roundup: Around 4,000 Runners to Join 2019 Vietnam Mountain Marathon
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Morning Stories Roundup: North-South Expressway and Saigon Housing Shortage
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Binh Dinh Wants a Giant Relief of Lac Long Quan, Au Co On a Mountain
The estimated cost for the project is VND86 billion (US$3.7 million).
