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.
Saigon's Energy Usage Reaches 10-Year High Due to Unprecedented Heat
After two years of relative consistency, unceasing sunlight in 2019 and subsequent household energy use have led to an 8.3% increase in energy prices since March 20.
Holiday Stories Roundup: Hanoi Metro Inauguration Delayed Yet Again
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Holiday Stories Roundup: Hanoi Metro Delay, Ha Giang Marathon and Inflation
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Morning Stories Roundup: Saigon to Ban Vehicles on Certain Streets During Holiday Weekend
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As Vietnam Restricts Waste Imports, Plastic Scrap Finds Next Under-Regulated Victim
A new report by environmental NGO Greenpeace shows the ugly truth behind the “musical chairs” game countries are playing in the global plastic waste trade.
Vietnam Breaks All-Time High Temperature Record as Heat Bakes Nation
The searing heat has occurred much earlier than when it usually arrives.
Morning Stories Roundup: Elephant Tusk Trafficker Arrested in HCMC
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Thailand-Cambodia Railway Reopens After 45 Years
Traveling between the two ASEAN capitals is now a reality thanks to recent efforts by Thailand and Cambodia to reconnect their defunct railway.
Moc Chau's New 'Romance' Bridge Is Red and Made of Glass, Just Like Love
It's so red and pink!
Morning Stories Roundup: 6 People Sentenced for Violating Regulations on Rare Animals
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AirAsia Once Again Gives up Plan to Launch New Airline in Vietnam
The deal marks the Malaysian-based budget carrier's fourth failure in the Vietnam aviation market.
Hai Phong to Build Vietnam's First Road Made From Recycled Plastic
In an attempt to lessen Vietnam’s alarming rates of plastic waste, reduce pressure on landfills and increase sustainability, Hai Phong plans to begin using recycled plastic to create roads.
Morning Stories Roundup: Grab Expansion, Baby Liver Transplant and Manila Earthquake
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How Will Saigon Metro Line 1 Connect With Existing Bus, Water Transport Networks?
While Saigon’s first-ever metro project is inching slowly towards the finish line, city transportation officials are devising plans to integrate the upcoming urban railway into existing public transpo...
Weekend New Roundup: Hanoi Plays Host to Vietnam Grand Prix Kick-Off Event
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Weekend Stories Roundup: Sri Lanka Bombings, Preserving Old Villas and Heatwave
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For the First Time, Vietnam Buys More Choco Pies Than South Korea
We consumed a lot of Choco Pies last year.
Morning Stories Roundup: 39 Pangolins Handed Over to Cuc Phuong National Park
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Morning Stories Roundup: More App-Based Taxi Services Piloted in HCMC
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Hanoi Authorities Say Motorbike Ban Yet to be Officially Approved
Nguyen Duc Chung, the Hanoi chairman, has suggested the city’s long-discussed motorbike ban remains merely a proposal and has not been officially approved.
