All Aboard Bus 146, Home of Plushies, Rubber Chickens and a Side of Humanity
“Cute” doesn’t seem like a fitting descriptor for any mode of public transport, but a bus in Saigon is driving straight into the heart of Saigoneers for being the quintessence of “smotheringly adorable.”
In a D6 Hẻm, Saigon's Last Remaining Broom-Making 'Village'
Nestled in a hẻm on Phạm Phú Thứ Street, District 6 is Saigon’s last remaining broom-making village.
Controversy Brews Over 'Minh Mạng' Herbal Tea Brand's Song Joong-Ki Packaging
A tea product featuring the face of a South Korean celebrity has turned into a royal pain for its manufacturer.
Facing Another Removal Plan, Will Chợ Cũ Tôn Thất Đạm Survive 2022?
After years of existing on paper, Saigon authorities’ plan to remove chợ cũ might become a reality this year.
Khôi Phạm in Stories
A Letter From Saigoneer
Saigoneers ơi!
Inside the Backbreaking Work of Quảng Ninh's Coal Miners
“I am a person with two skin tones.”
Australian International School’s Scholarships Put Students on the Path to Success
Financial difficulties stand in the way of too many people reaching their full potential. Being unable to afford tuition or being distracted by the need to earn extra money can severely hinder one’s academic career.
Letter From Ukraine: Kharkiv Is My Home, I Never Imagined That We Could Be Attacked
Editor's note: This article is a personal essay written by Viktoria Grivina, a Ukrainian and friend of a member of our team. While Saigoneer has always focused our editorial content on Vietnam, as Vietnamese, we know first-hand how devastating and long-lasting the ramifications of war can be on a culture and nation, so we feel that it's important to give voice and provide support to war victims as best we can within our ability.
Hanoi CDC to Propose Reopening of Non-Essential Businesses
With the COVID-19 outbreak in the city evidently under control, Hanoi’s health authorities are proposing to reopen a few non-essential services.
Saigon Officially Extends Social Distancing Order for Another 14 Days
In a move that some might have predicted, Saigon authorities have confirmed an extension of the current social distancing orders.
Saigon Aims to Remove Plastic Bags From Supermarkets by Year-End
Have you switched to reusable bags yet?
Vietnam Proposes Increasing Penalty for Sexual Harassment to VND8m
Will the heightened penalties deter Vietnamese from harassing vulnerable victims?
Fabulous Saigon Corgi Becomes Pandemic Star for Candid Disinfecting Photo
It’s hard not to be the center of attention everywhere you go when you’re a fluffy corgi.
Saigon to Boost Covid-19 Testing to 100,000 Samples Daily Amid Worsening Outbreak
Amid the increasingly serious COVID-19 outbreak in Saigon, city officials have announced plans to conduct virus testing on an unprecedented scale.
Saigon Approves Removal of 178 Trees for Bach Dang Wharf Renovation Project
They were nice while they lasted.
Vietnamese Drank More Alcohol in Pandemic-Hit 2020, Data Shows
In a year marked by social isolation, Vietnam’s alcohol consumption increased considerably, though it’s not difficult to figure out why.
New PM Supports Plan to Let HCMC Retain More Budget Revenue
The city currently has the lowest budget retention rate of any locality.
Morning Stories: 1.7m COVID-19 Vaccine Doses From COVAX to Arrive on May 16
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...
How a TikTok Video Reunites a Missing Husband With His Family After 13 Years
The wife had been searching for her husband for 13 years after he had wandered off under the spell of a mental illness.
Saigon Is the Most Preferred Destination for Relocation in Vietnam, Report Shows
Vietnam's commercial center draws more people from elsewhere in the country than any other province or city.
Morning Stories: 2 More Japanese-Made Metro Trains Arrive 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...
Weekend Stories: Vietnam Reports Highest-Ever 24-Hour Surge in Local Coronavirus Infections
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Morning Stories: Vietnam’s Covid-19 Cases Exceed 3,000, With Over 2,500 Recoveries
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US, Australian Firms Are Trying to Trademark Vietnam's Award-Winning Rice
Companies in the United States and Australia are attempting to patent the famous ST25 and ST24 rice varieties developed in Vietnam.
Morning Stories: Vietnam Suspends Discharging People From Quarantine Centers
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...
Weekend Stories: New Local Covid-19 Cases Recorded in Ha Nam, Vinh Phuc, Hanoi
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Stray Crocodiles Are Threatening Residents of Saigon's Binh Chanh District
Being chased by a feral crocodile isn’t just a common adventure movie trope as many Saigoneers have encountered the reptilian predator right in the city.
After Online Mockery, Sa Pa Park With Ugly Statue of Liberty Replica Gets Shut Down
The ill-proportioned replica statue led authorities to shutter the unlicensed An Sa Pa park that was built to provide tourists with photo-ops.
