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?
Italian Tourists Evicted From Son Tra for Disturbing Langurs With Flash Photography
Despite warnings, two Italian tourists disturbed the endangered primates with high-powered camera flashes at a close distance.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Vietnam’s GDP Per Capita is $3,000 Per Annum
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Weekend Stories Roundup: Vietnam to Build $1.3bn Expressway in Mekong Delta
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Saigon Jumps 9 Places to 47th in Global Safe Cities Index
The southern metropolis landed in the 47th spot on the annual Safe Cities Index.
Morning Stories Roundup: Honda Vietnam to Present Over 176,000 Helmets to Hanoi School Children
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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam, Thailand Settle for Goalless Draw in Opener of World Cup Qualifier
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Authorities Confirm Hanoians Exposed to Mercury, Yet Confusion Remains
Following much confusion, environment officials confirmed yesterday that residents living within 500 meters of a light bulb factory that burned down in Hanoi's Thanh Xuan District last week have been ...
1,000 Volunteer Opportunities Available for Hanoi F1 Race
Do you know how to determine the weight of a race car?
Vietnam Airlines Receives Approval to Fly to Multiple US, Canadian Cities
Save up your dongs.
Saigon's First Two Metro Lines Delayed Again
Exactly zero people will be shocked by the news.
Morning Stories Roundup: Bus Driver Investigated in Hanoi Schoolboy Death
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Morning Stories Roundup: Torrential Rain to Lash Central Region as 2 Tropical Depressions Hit Vietnam
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Hanoi to Limit Old Quarter Traffic in Preparation for Mid-Autumn Festival
As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, Hanoi authorities are aiming to mitigate the intense traffic that often clogs city streets during public holidays by closing certain roads to vehicles.
Storm Podul Leaves 6 Dead While New Storms Threaten Vietnam
Tropical Storm Podul tore through North-Central Vietnam last weekend, causing widespread flooding and at least six casualties.
Morning Stories Roundup: Fresh Tropical Depression Enters East Vietnam Sea, Likely to Become Storm
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Holiday Stories Roundup: Group Wedding, Bui Vien Brawl and Asanzo
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A Malaysian NGO Has Started Running Deforestation Tours
Tourism has long been a capricious, shape-shifting beast. Its latest incarnation explores the damage humanity is doing to the natural world.
Delivery of Trains for 2nd Metro Line Delayed by 4 Months
The delivery of the first train for Hanoi's second metro route has been postponed to July 2020, instead of March as initially planned.
Heavy Rain Expected Across Vietnam Over Holiday Weekend as Storm Podul Weakens
Did your morning commute turn into a wrestling match with traffic and puddles? Well, expect more of that during this long weekend, meteorologists have warned.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Joins F1 Calendar in Record 22-Race 2020 Season
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