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: F1 Race, Mid-Autumn Festival and Cat Lai Bridge
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them...
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
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them...
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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Weekend Stories Roundup: Vietnam Advances to Final of AFF Women’s Football Champs
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Vietnam Railways Requests $107m to Build Protective Barriers Along Tracks
Railway accidents used to be rare occurrences, but a recent surge in collisions involving cars and trains has prompted railway operators to take action.
Hanoi Aims to Eliminate Household Poverty by End of Year
Hanoi's municipal government aims to have no households in the city living below the poverty line by year's end.
