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?
Hong Kong: How China's ‘One Country, Two Systems’ Model Is Being Reshaped
Protest organizers in Hong Kong claim that nearly two million people, most clad in black and many carrying white flowers as a symbol of mourning, took to the streets on June 16 as demonstrations ...
Hanoi to Break Ground on Underground Metro in 2021
In just a few years, probably, construction will begin on an underground section of Hanoi's developing metro system.
Morning Stories Roundup: 5G Trials, Nintendo Production and High-Speed Train
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...
South Korean Man Arrested After Clip Showing Beating of Vietnamese Wife Goes Viral
The brutal beating, caught on camera, has made national headlines in both Vietnam and South Korea. While the man has been detained, some are worried that this incident represents just the tip of the i...
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Records 5 Dengue Deaths in 6 Months
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...
Vietnam Among Top 10 Best Countries for Expats: HSBC Report
Switzerland, Singapore and Canada took the top spots in HSBC's Expat 2019 Global Report, which was released last Thursday.
Da Nang Is the Most Popular Destination for Vietnamese Tourists This Summer
Agoda, a popular online traveling booking platform, recently published their statistics for the top 10 destinations for Vietnamese tourists in summer 2019.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Over 1,500 Blood Units Collected in HCMC Donation Drive
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...
Kit Humphrey in Asia
[Photos] How One of Malaysia’s Last Nomadic Tribes Suffers From Societal Neglect
The semi-nomadic Batek, who live in Kuala Koh Village beside Peninsular Malaysia’s Taman Negara National Park, made global headlines recently after their community was torn apart by pollution, disease...
HCMC Struggles With Teacher Shortage as New School Year Approaches
Schools in every district of Saigon have been searching for teachers and lecturers since June.
Morning Stories Roundup: Sugarcane Farmers, Big C and Storm Mun
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 Welcomed Nearly 15m Visitors in First Half of 2019
With the number of visitors continuing to rise, Vietnam’s largest cities remain magnets for both local and international tourists.
US Imposes Heavy Tariffs on Steel From Vietnam of South Korea, Taiwan Origins
The main targets of the United States' newest tariffs are corrosion-resistant steel products and cold-rolled steel.
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Seminar Discusses Service Infrastructure Planning
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...
Yok Don National Park Welcomes 2 Elephants Freed From Tourist Rides
Good news for Vietnam’s animal lovers!
Hanoi FC Makes History by Entering AFC Cup’s Zonal Finals for the First Time
Vietnam’s national team has enjoyed huge success in recent years, and now the nation’s club teams are making significant progress too.
Tropical Depression to Bring Heavy Rain, Flooding to Northern Vietnam
The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting says a tropical depression in the East Sea is predicted to become a tropical storm that will bring torrential rains to regions in northern and ...
Vietnam, EU Ink Historic Trade Deal That Reduces 99% of Bilateral Tariffs
The deal, which slashes 99% of tariffs between the two sides, represents the first such agreement between the European Union (EU) and a developing nation in Southeast Asia.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnamese Films Set New Revenue Records
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...
Pork Shortage Caused by African Swine Fever Might Last Until 2020
As of June 28, African swine fever had spread to 60 provinces and cities and resulted in the culling of three million pigs, or 10% of the total number of pigs in Vietnam.
