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.
New Luxury Bus Service Will Run From Tan Son Nhat Airport to Vung Tau
The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee recently commissioned the transport department to introduce the new bus route.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Airlines Eyes Stock Market Listing in 2019
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Information Minister Suggests Making English Vietnam's 2nd Official Language
Should English be the country's second official language?
Weekend Stories Roundup: Grab, Vinasun to Negotiate $1.8m Compensation Dispute
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Morning Stories Roundup: Sunflower Campaign, Gia Lai Shooting and Swine Flu Comeback
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6 Passengers Injured After Wheels of VietJet Plane Dislodge During Landing
On the evening of November 29, VietJet flight VJ356 was involved in a serious incident when the wheels of its nose landing gear broke off from the plane upon landing in Buon Me Thuot, causing six pass...
Morning Stories Roundup: Gambling Bust, Quality of Life Study and Vietnamese Mobile Games
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Saigon Introduces New Buses With CCTV Cameras in Effort to Reduce Sexual Harassment
In an effort to raise awareness of sexual harassment on public transport in Saigon, the city’s transport department has launched a new fleet of buses with better surveillance equipment.
Hanoi to Catch Unleashed, Stray Dogs to Combat Rabies
In an effort to reduce the risk of rabies, Hanoi will hire dogcatchers to round up unleashed and stray dogs.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Invests $303.5m Abroad in 11 Months
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South Korea to Grant 5-Year Multiple-Entry Visa to Saigon, Hanoi, Da Nang Residents
The South Korean government will consider extending the policy to other Vietnamese provinces if the implementation of the policy goes smoothly.
Chinese Scientist Claims to Have Created World’s First Gene-Edited Babies
Dr. He Jiankui’s declaration prompted a group of 122 scientists to issue a statement condemning his actions as “crazy.”
Morning Stories Roundup: New Coffee Museum and Greenhouse Gas Report
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Saigon to Allocate $30m to Preserve, Renovate Local Cultural Heritage Sites
The city is also looking into commodifying more historical sites for tourism development.
Morning Stories Roundup: Submerged Saigon Basements, Coconut Factory and Chinese 'Designer Babies'
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VietJet Employee Assaulted in Thanh Hoa by 3 Men After Refusing to Join Group Selfie
The latter half of the incident was captured in a video and caused a public outcry after it spread online.
Taiwan Votes Against Marriage Equality in Referendum, but All Is Not Lost
While the voting result is a setback for Taiwan's progress on LGBTQ rights, there is still hope.
Taiwan Votes Against Marriage Equality in Referendum, but Not All Is Lost
While the voting result is a setback for Taiwan's progress on LGBTQ rights, there is still hope.
Typhoon Usagi Causes Longest, Heaviest Rain and Worst Flood in Saigon History
After more than a day of unrelenting rain, Typhoon Usagi has reduced Saigon to a waterlogged town.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Falling Tree Kills Saigon Man Amid Typhoon Usagi
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