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.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam to Work With Japan in Marine Plastic Waste Reduction
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Vietnam's Increased Green Tax on Fuels Next Year Will Bring in $677m Yearly
An extra VND15.7 trillion each year for environmental projects will be added to the national budget thanks to the new tax rate.
Morning Stories Roundup: Hanoi Metro Trial and New Sapa Bus Station
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Saigon Proposes Major Walking Street Project Linking Ba Son, Nguyen Hue, Ben Thanh
Yay or nay?
Morning Stories Roundup: Administrative Procedures Hinder Flood Control Projects in HCMC
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30% of Vietnam's Population Will Shop Online by 2020
Online shopping is becoming more popular in Vietnam in recent years.
Scientists Unearth Skeletons of Prehistoric Human in Volcanic Cave in Dak Nong
This is the first time an excavation in Vietnam has yielded such a significant amount of Neolithic human remains.
Morning Stories Roundup: Hanoi-Saigon Flight Route Is the 7th Busiest in the World
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Bangkok Banned Street Vendors Last Year. Now, Merchants Are Fighting Back.
Last year, Bangkok's military junta imposed a ban on street vendors on the grounds of maintaining the city's "order and hygiene."
Saigoneers Prefer Vietnam's Paper Lanterns Over Chinese Ones. Artisans Can Barely Keep Up.
In recent years, locally produced paper lanterns have slowly taken back the mid-autumn market from their Chinese counterparts.
Huge Fire Destroys Residential Buildings Near Hanoi Pediatrics Hospital
Last night, firefighters battled a major blaze in Hanoi that tore through buildings near a children’s hospital.
Morning Stories Roundup: Japanese Submarine Visit and More Social Housing in Saigon
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Vietnam Approves Price Increase for Wind Power to Encourage Investment in Green Energy
The future for renewable energy in Vietnam is looking up thanks to a new decision by state authorities to increase the feed-in tariff for wind power.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Lai Chau Bus Crash and Super Typhoon Mangkhut
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Saigon to Shutter Market, Food Court Underneath September 23 Park
Recently, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee announced that private businesses are to be removed to reclaim and upgrade September 23 Park.
With Tech Aid From Japan, Vietnam Sets to Clean Most Dioxin-Tainted Site in Country
A cheaper, more convenient method of removing residual dioxin from contaminated soil will be applied in Vietnam in the near future.
Morning Stories Roundup: Google, Facebook Executives Offer to Help Vietnam Digitize Economy
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Hanoi Starts Campaign to Deter Dog Meat Trade, Consumption
Hanoi leaders are asking residents to stop eating dog and cat meat in an effort to improve Hanoi's image and avoid diseases like rabies.
Vietnam Ranks 3rd Among Nations With Fastest Growth in Ultra-Rich Population
The rich and poor gap is widening in Vietnam.
Morning Stories Roundup: New Super Typhoon, Vietnam's Stock Market and Apple's iPhone XS
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