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?
Morning Stories Roundup: Two Districts in Hanoi Become New-Style Rural Areas
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Morning Stories Roundup: Saigon Apartment Prices Balloon in last 5 Years
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Saigon Food Safety Authority Urges Residents to Stop Eating Dog Meat
The municipal Food Safety Management Board of Ho Chi Minh City has recommended that Saigoneers stop eating dog meat for health and moral reasons.
Hanoi to Add New Bus Routes to Boost Public Transport Access
The capital will add up to 30 new bus routes next year.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Over 12 Tons of Mercury Waste Collected From Rang Dong Fire
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Weekend Stories Roundup: Saigon Flooding, New Railway Bridge and Pride
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Work Hazards Remain Rife Amid Poor Employee, Business Awareness
This news won't come as a surprise to anyone who has observed a local construction site.
Rang Dong Warehouse Cleanup Begins as Environment Ministry Says Area is Safe
A team of experts from both the military and civilian agencies arrived at the warehouse yesterday.
Morning Stories Roundup: Danger Looms Over Cat Tien Park as Sand Exploitation Allowed
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Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Seeks to Develop Urban River-Canal Network
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Vietnamese Cyclist Nguyen Thi That Wins 118km Race in France
Grand Pix de Fourmis is an annual race held in Fourmis, France.
Current Public Transport Satisfies Less Than 10% of Saigon's Mobility Demand
The city is scrambling for ways to provide more and better public transportation options as traffic continues to worsen.
How Photos of a Remote School Went Viral, and the Happy Ending That Followed
Last week, public school students in Vietnam officially commenced the new school year. Images of neatly ironed new shirts, áo dài and schoolyards filled with children made headlines across the country...
Morning Stories Roundup: Bird-Damaged Plane, Robot Contest and Mooncakes.
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Morning Stories Roundup: Robot Contest, Fiscal Deficit Projection and Exoplanet
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Morning Stories Roundup: Army Stands Ready to Decontaminate Site of Hanoi Warehouse Fire
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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam U-22 Beats China in Friendly Match
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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Among Top Targets for Phishing in Southeast Asia
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Morning Stories Roundup: AAG Undersea Cable Repairs Done Before Schedule
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The Mekong Delta Is Only 0.8m Above Sea Level, New Data Shows
The chilling results of a new study by Dutch scientists show that the Mekong Delta’s elevation is much lower than previously thought, putting it at higher risk of being swallowed by rising sea levels....
