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.
Northern Provinces Brace for Potential Tropical Storm Later This Week
An area of low pressure that may form into a tropical storm will bring heavy rain to northern provinces this week.
Nat Geo Names 2 Pagodas in Vietnam Among World's 20 Most Beautiful Temples
The list also includes landmarks from other Southeast Asian countries such as Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand and Laos.
Bangkok Imposes Heavier Fine on Motorbikes Driving on Sidewalk
Bangkok's city government has doubled the THB2,000 (US$65) fine for motorcyclists driving on sidewalks starting August 1.
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Takes Steps to Reduce Pollution in Canal Network
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...
Vietstar Airlines Granted License to Operate Private Jets in Vietnam
Vietstar Airlines is an aviation company funded by both the private sector and a military-owned company.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Landfill Woes, Miss World Vietnam and Rhino Horns
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...
Low Rainfall, Hydropower Dams Lead to Record-Low Mekong River Levels
Water levels in the lower Mekong basin during this early flood season from June to July have hit record lows.
Water Shortage, Wildfires Ravage Central Provinces Amid Scorching Summer
Rising temperatures have prompted rising concern among Vietnamese residents as wildfires and water shortages impact central provinces.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
As Vietnam Gets Wealthier, Economic Inequality Worsens
According to the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, economic inequality is worsening in Vietnam.
As Vietnam Gets Wealthier, Economic Inequality Also Gets Worse
According to the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, economic inequality is worsening in Vietnam.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam's Shipping Fleet Ranked 30th in the World
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...
Saigon Prepares Public Ferry Route From Can Gio to Vung Tau
The route will help ease overcrowded roads connecting the city via its outlying island to the popular beach destination.
VietJet Announces New Direct Flight Connecting Hanoi, New Delhi
In December 2017, India was added to the list of nationalities that could apply for a Vietnamese visa online. There remained, however, no direct flights between the two countries.
Morning Stories Roundup: Health Ministry Urges Tight Control for Ebola Prevention
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...
Japan Detains Vietnamese Student for Smuggling 360 Hột Vịt Lộn, 10kg Nem Chua
On July 23, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department announced that they had arrested a Vietnamese international student, Hac Thi Phuong Linh, under suspicion of illegally importing 10 kilograms of ne...
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Airlines Launches Da Nang–Busan Air Route
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...
Two Doctors From Vietnam Among 100 Top Asian Scientists in 2019
Two Vietnamese researchers have been honored in the Asian Scientist 100, an annual listing of the Asia-Pacific region’s excellent researchers, academics and innovators.
Go-Viet Ups Daily Bonus, but Makes It Harder to Get. Drivers Go on Strike.
Hundreds of Go-Viet drivers recently surrounded the company's offices in District 3 and 4 to protest recent changes to the ride-hailing company’s policy.
Morning Stories Roundup: Demand for Organic Food Soars in HCMC
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...
