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.
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.
Finance, Banking, IT Have Vietnam's Highest-Paying Jobs at the Moment
What are Vietnam's highest-paying fields at the moment?
Morning Stories Roundup: Architecture Awards, Cu Rua Statue and Mobile Payment
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Morning Stories Roundup: Street Upgrade, Seafood Exports and Dead Whale
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Saigon to Remove Makeshift Co Giang Market After 25 Years in Operation
Nearly 350 vendors face an uncertain future as authorities plan to close the impromptu wet market.
Weekend Stories Roundup: 124 Kids Found to Have Tapeworms in Northern Vietnam
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New York Times Names Da Nang Among Best Travel Destinations in 2019
Da Nang was recently recognized as one of the world's best places to travel in 2019.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam’s E-Commerce to Earn $10bn by 2020
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Prior to Complete Ban, Hanoi to Trial Motorbike Restrictions on Central Streets
On specific roads where public transport will soon be capable of serving traffic demand, a trial ban on motorbikes could be enforced at some point in the future.
In Response to Spread of African Swine Fever, Hanoi Schools Ban Pork
Due to the increasing spread of African swine fever, a number of schools in Hanoi have placed a temporary ban on serving pork to students.
Thailand Is Sending Obese Cops to an Exercise Boot Camp to Get in Shape
Thailand is going all out to help its obese police officers shed their excess kilograms.
Hanoi Has Second-Worst Air Quality in Southeast Asia: Report
Vietnam's capital didn't fare well in a new global air quality study.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam to Reduce Number of Districts, Communes
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Hai Phong's Cat Bi Airport Voted Best in Vietnam, Dethrones Da Nang
Saigon’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport has much to be desired in the eyes of passengers.
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Attracts Over $1bn in FDI in Jan-Feb
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Yet Another Ride-Hailing App Launches in Hanoi, This Time for Buses
A new mobile app, named Vihago, launched in Hanoi on March 5. The service aims to connect passengers with transport operators and bus services.
After Ethiopia Crash, Vietnam Aviation Authority Says No to Boeing 737 MAX
Following a catastrophic accident in Ethiopia, Vietnam’s aviation authorities announced that it won’t grant local airlines licenses to operate Boeing 737 MAX aircraft until the cause of the crash is d...
Morning Stories Roundup: Schools Ban Pork as African Swine Fever Spreads
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Vietnam's Fresh Graduates Earn More in 2018, but Still Less Than ASEAN Peers
The study was done by JobStreet, a Malaysia-based online job portal that has operations in five Southeast Asian countries.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Air Busan Increases Flights to Central Da Nang
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From March, Saigon Cracks Down on Seat Belt Violations
From March 6-17, traffic police from 24 Saigon districts will start establishing checkpoints and stopping cars to warn drivers and passengers about wearing seat belts.
