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.
Morning Stories Roundup: Trade Deficit Reaches $1bn Within Half a Month Near Tet
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 to Launch High-Speed Boat to Con Dao Island This Year
The trip from District 1 to the island will take less than five hours and begin service this April.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Vietnam to Spend VND5tn to Stop ‘Black Credit'
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...
More Vietnamese Are Spending Tet Away From Home, Data Shows
Booking statistics from tour companies in recent years show an interesting trend.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Makes Debut in Bloomberg Innovative Economy Index
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 Drops 5 Places in Talent Attraction, Retention Index
The Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI), compiled by the Bussiness of the World (INSEAD), looks at 125 countries and 114 cities.
Morning Stories Roundup: New '5-Star' Trains for Tet and Tan Son Nhat Overcrowding
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Lam Dong to Earmark $431m to Restore Defunct Da Lat-Thap Cham Railway
The unique cogwheel train was originally built by the French almost a century ago, but after 1975 was heavily damaged.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vung Tau-Bound Bus and Reviving Old Railway Route
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Hong Kong Health, Beauty Care Brand Watsons Opens 1st Vietnam Store in Saigon
Can the brand compete with existing players in the market?
Vietnam to Face Japan in Asian Cup Quarterfinal This Thursday
Will a miracle happen to help Vietnam overcome Japan’s mighty “samurais”?
As Part of 'Traffic Safety Year,' Vietnam to Amp up Street Inspections, Sobriety Tests
In response to worrisome statistics and high profile accidents, authorities are undertaking a variety of measures to make roads safer.
Morning Stories Roundup: Occupancy Rate of Industrial Parks Reaches 73%
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Swedish Furniture Giant IKEA to Establish $450m Retail Center, Warehouse in Hanoi
The warehouse and retail center is expected to become IKEA’s main supply hub for its Southeast Asian market.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Vietnam Beat Jordan on Penalties to Reach Asian Cup Quarters
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Vietnam's National Team May Play Liverpool FC This Summer
The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has announced that they are in contact with Premier League powerhouse Liverpool to arrange a friendly match between the two clubs this summer.
Trade Promotion Authorities Sign Partnership With Amazon Global Selling
Amazon Global Selling is a program for sellers and merchants to list their goods on Amazon's global e-commerce sites.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Has 165,300 New Firms in 2018
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Hoi An Requests $30m to Save Cua Dai Beach From Severe Erosion
Hoi An’s Cua Dai Beach might be wiped out completely in the near future if nothing is done to combat further erosion.
After Series of Grave Accidents, Vietnam Amps up Street Inspections, Sobriety Tests
In response to worrisome statistics and high profile accidents, authorities are undertaking a variety of measures to make roads safer.
