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.
You Can Now Pump Your Own Gas at 11 Filling Stations in Saigon
The service underwent a 15-day pilot period before being officially rolled out.
Morning Stories Roundup: Measles Outbreak Reported in the Southern Region
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Morning Stories Roundup: Trans-Pacific Trade Pact Takes Effect in Vietnam
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Vietnam Aims to Export 6.5m Tons of Rice in 2019
For 2019, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has set a target of exporting 6.5 million tons of rice, valued at US$3 billion.
Aviation Authorities Present New Proposal for 3rd Terminal at Tan Son Nhat
The Airports Corporations of Vietnam (ACV) recently submitted their proposal for a third terminal at Tan Son Nhat Airport to the Ministry of Transport.
Weekend Stories Roundup: New Trade Center, Observatory and Solar Projects
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Saigon Plans to Have 50 New Supermarkets, 2,000 Convenience Stores by 2025
Could the introduction of more supermarkets improve Saigon’s food hygiene and safety?
Morning Stories Roundup: Trash in Ha Long and Missing Tourists Found in Taiwan
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In 2018, Over 26m Tourists Visited Hanoi
The number of tourists visiting Vietnam in 2018 represented a 9.3% increase from 2017.
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Retail Sector Ready for Tet Holiday
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13.4% of All Vietnamese Flights Were Delayed Last Year: CAAV
Vietnamese carriers reported 39,632 delays in 2018 which represents 13.4% of all operated flights.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Loses 2-3 to Iraq in AFC Asian Cup Opener
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Japan Imposes JPY1,000 Departure Tax on All Foreign Visitors
The JPY1,000 (US$9.22) fee went into effect on Monday and aims to raise funds to support the country's tourism sector.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Targets 14% Credit Growth This Year, Report Says
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Donald Trump, Kim Jong-un Likely to Meet in Hanoi for 2nd Summit: Report
US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un could meet in Hanoi for their second summit on Pyongyang’s nuclear plans.
In Ha Long Bay, Rogue Vendors Sink Their Boats to Avoid Arrest
Last Thursday, a regular patrol in Ha Long Bay caught a rogue vendor attempting to sell goods to tourists on a cruise. Instead of allowing themselves to be caught, however, the vendor destroyed their ...
Storm Pabuk Missed Vietnam, but Its Rain Damaged Mekong Delta Flower Farms
Typhoon Pabuk hit Thailand last Friday, January 4, wreaking havoc on local life.
Starbucks Vietnam Introduces Strawless Lids, Seeks to Curb Single-Use Plastic From 2019
Starting this year, fans of Starbucks in Vietnam can join in the country’s anti-plastic movement.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam to Test 5G Mobile Network This Year
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Saigon Will Spend Over $11m to Fix 34 Old Apartments in D5: Official
Exposed electric wires flirting with leaking water, busted pipes and pumps; cracked ceilings, chipped stairs and steel beams poking through walls the way a femur punctures skin after a grisly accident...
