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 Stories Roundup: Vietnam Finishes ASIAD With 38 Medals, Ranks 17th in 37
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Hanoi Receives Government Approval to Move Forward on Proposed Formula One Race
Hanoi's plan to host a Formula 1 race in the near future has taken another step forward.
Saigon to Remove Private Businesses to Reclaim, Upgrade September 23 Park
Private entities that are currently renting spaces in the park are to move out by April 30, 2019.
Mark the Date: Uniqlo Will Open First Vietnam Store in Saigon in 2019
No more going through seedy Facebook shops and waiting days for overseas orders.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Male Football Team Awarded $190,000 for Making to Semi-Finals
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Vietnam Environment Ministry Starts Using Metallic Bottles Instead of Plastic During Meetings
Hopefully, the small improvement will motivate Vietnam to address its plastic problem on a policy level.
Morning Stories Roundup: Issues With Zero-Dong Tours, New Children Heart Center and High-Speed Railway
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Morning Stories Roundup: 1st Gold Athletics, FDI Growth and Bomb Blast in the Philippines
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Vietnam's Hotels and Luxury Resorts Raked in $22bn in Revenue Last Year: Report
Digital technology integration is happening in many fields and industries including hospitality services.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam's Tourism Needs More High-Quality Workforce
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Spotty Internet Haunts Vietnam as AAG Undersea Cable Breaks Again
Just in time for the upcoming National Day weekend!
Saigon Presents Detailed Proposal to Ban Motorbikes in Central Districts by 2030
A plan by Saigon authorities to make the city motorbike-free by 2030 is getting closer to becoming a reality.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Potential Bird Flu Outbreaks, Golden Bridge and Train-Car Collision
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Chinese Bride Abandons Wedding Shoot to Give First-Aid to Traffic Victim
Like thousands of other Chinese couples, Xie Dan and her husband celebrated their wedding on August 18 — the day after Chinese Valentine's Day.
Morning Stories Roundup: First ASIAD Gold, Higher Education Spending and Trafficking Law
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Vietnam Airlines Opens Vietnam's First Flight Simulator Complex in Saigon
The airline said the flight simulators will save them VND285 billion (US$12 million) on pilot training over ten years.
Morning Stories Roundup: CCTV on Tour Buses and Rainy Season's Ending
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Nhan Chinh Park to Open on September 10, Brings More Green Space to Hanoi
Located on Hoang Minh Giam Street, the park will be the first designated green space in Thanh Xuan District.
As Interest in Bile Wanes, Rights Groups Rush to Save Remaining Captive Bears
Vietnam’s interest in bear bile is waning, a positive sign signaling the end of the country’s scores of bear farms. However, conservationists are faced with a brand-new set of problems: how to save th...
Despite Modest Past Sales, Vietnam's E-Book Market Shows Optimistic Growth
Despite Vietnam's growing internet penetration, there remain many challenges for the e-book market to blossom.
