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.
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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Morning Stories Roundup: F1 Race, Mid-Autumn Festival and Cat Lai Bridge
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Hanoi Design Agency Launches Apartment Building Renovation Contest
The contest, called Space Wizard in English, will award unique concepts aimed at refurbishing old apartment buildings in the capital and creating more livable areas.
Hanoi FC Progresses to Interzone Finals of the AFC Cup
Hanoi FC beat Turkish team Altyn Asyr on Tuesday to reach the inter-zonal finals of the AFC Cup, only the second time a Vietnamese team has progressed this far in the competition.
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Education Department to Check Food Safety in Schools
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Tropical Storm Podul to Hit North-Central Vietnam This Weekend
After crossing over the Philippines, Storm Podul is now heading for north-central Vietnam and will affect areas including Hanoi this weekend.
Morning Stories Roundup: Ride-Hailing Giant Grab to Invest $500m in Vietnam Over Next 5 Years
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HCMC Cancels Parking Area Project Beneath Le Van Tam Park
The project has been stalled for 10 years.
Vietnam Beats Thailand 1-0 to Win AFF Women's Championship 2019
Vietnam’s female football team emerged as the new winner of 2019 AFF Women’s Championship after beating Thailand, the reigning champion, 1-0 in the final.
Morning Stories Roundup: Saigon Approves 2 Waste-to-Energy Plants
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Morning Stories Roundup: 30-Year-Old trees Allegedly Poisoned in Hanoi Neighborhood
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Indonesia to Build New Capital City in Borneo as Jakarta Sinks Into the Sea
Indonesia could soon begin construction of a new capital city, which will be built in the province of East Kalimantan, Borneo.
Hon Cau Marine Reserve Seeks Funding to Build Sea Turtle Conservation Facility
Located in Binh Thuan Province, just 100 kilometers from Mui Ne, Hon Cau is one of the country’s 16 marine protected areas and home to some of the few remaining sea turtle nesting sites in Vietnam.
Morning Stories Roundup: Ride-hailing Firm Grab Plans Major Investment in Vietnam
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Morning Stories Roundup: 7-Day Lunar New Year Break Proposed for 2020
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Nguyen Huu Linh Sentenced to 1.5 Years for Touching Minor in Saigon Elevator
After five months of trials, the sexual harassment case involving a seven-year-old girl on an elevator in the Galaxy 9 apartment building in District 4 is coming to a conclusion.
Noi Bai Runways in Dire Need of Repair, No Solution in Sight
Both runways at Noi Bai International Airport are in dire need of repair, yet it is unclear when such work may happen.
Morning Stories Roundup: Cable Disruption Strikes Again, Internet to Drag During National Holiday
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