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.
Vietnam's Elderly Population Will Double by 2035, Reach 32m by 2050
By 2035, the country's elderly population is expected to double from seven to 14% of the total population, and authorities are taking steps to prepare for the unique challenges the change in demograph...
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Speeds up Work on 4 Underground Parking Lots
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Hanoi First Grader Found Dead After Being Locked in School Bus
Parents in Hanoi are reeling from the heartbreaking death of a primary school student who was left on a school bus for an extended period of time.
After 3 Days of Rain, Historic Flooding Disrupts Life in Phu Quoc
Three days of heavy rain have resulted in flooding that has forced hundreds of families in numerous areas of Phu Quoc to evacuate.
Morning Stories Roundup: Ca Mau Erosion, Saigon Food Street and Toni Morrison
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Vietnam's Car Imports Triple Compared to First 8 Months of 2018
During the first eight months of 2019, Vietnam imported 88,000 vehicles valued at US$1.94 billion, accounting for increases of 366% and 319% respectively, compared to the same time period last year.
Free Heat Shelters Set up in Hanoi for Outdoor Workers
A German-funded project is providing free air-conditioned sites for people to escape the summer heat of Hanoi.
Saigon to Tighten Traffic Law Enforcement on Foreign Drivers From August
Instead of just giving warnings and admonition, police will start applying punishments for foreign traffic violators starting August 16.
Morning Stories Roundup: Number of Foreign Tourists to Vietnam Tops 1.31m in July
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5 Dead After Storm Wipha Sweeps Across Northern Vietnam
Five people have been killed and 14 remain missing after storm Wipha crossed directly over Hanoi and across northern provinces.
Weekend Stories Roundup: US Remains Largest Import Partner of Vietnam in 7 Months
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Jakarta to Build Giant Sea Wall to Stop City Sinking Into Sea
Last Friday, Indonesian President Joko Widodo warned that in order to stop the country's capital from sinking into the sea, a giant wall surrounding the city must be built quickly.
Drunk Man Fined VND10m for Groping Female Passenger, Attendant on VNA Flight
On the afternoon of July 26, a male passenger was removed from flight VN253 from Hanoi to Saigon for inappropriate behaviors.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnamese Enterprises Struggle to Protect Trademarks
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Bronze Cannon Discovered in Da Nang Is of Dutch Origin, Researchers Say
First discovered in May, researchers announced on Monday that the military device came from the Netherlands and was likely owned by the Nguyen Dynasty.
Hanoi Officials Consider Imposing Tolls to Limit Entry to Downtown Areas
Due to severe traffic, Hanoi is considering setting up automatic toll gates for downtown areas in order to reduce congestion.
Morning Stories Roundup: Controversy Raised Over HCMC Bus Lane Plan
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Noi Bai Officials Seize 125kg of Rhino Horns Worth $7.5m
Officials at Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport on Sunday seized 125 kilograms of smuggled rhino horn, which represents one of the biggest wildlife tracking cases ever recorded in Southeast Asia.
Saigon to Remove Single-Use Plastic Items in Government Agencies
Saigon authorities are moving forward with measures to minimize plastic usage in government functions.
Morning Stories Roundup: Wildlife Crime Challenges Vietnam’s Tiger Conservation Efforts
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