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.
Morning Stories Roundup: Northern Vietnam Braces for Yet Another Tropical Storm
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Weekend Stories Roundup: Hanoi Queer Film Week and 11,300 Toyota Cars With Faulty Airbags
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Saigon Pilots Taxi Stand Program With 5 Official Stops in D1
To address traffic congestion caused by slapdash passenger pick-ups, the city's Department of Transportation is establishing official taxi stands in central areas on a six-month trial basis.
Former Carina Plaza Manager Arrested for Fire Safety Failures
Nearly half a year has passed since the fatal March 23 fire at the Carina Plaza apartment complex on Vo Van Kiet Street in District 8, and arrests are still being made as part of the investigation int...
After Jakarta, Bangkok Is the Next Asian City That's Sinking Too Fast
Bangkok is one of three cities — along with Venice and New Orleans — which are sinking ten times more quickly than sea levels are rising.
Morning Stories Roundup: AirAsia Launched Direct Route From Kuala Lumpur to Phu Quoc
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Vietnamese Vigilantes Use Slingshots to Protect Mekong Delta Rivers Against Sand Thieves
Every afternoon on Doi Islet in Ben Tre Province, a renowned group of vigilantes patrol the Tien River for illegal sand dredgers.
Vietnamese Interns in Japan Are Fleeing Their Jobs Due to Widespread Mistreatment
Vietnamese are the largest nationality participating in Japan's Technical Intern Training Program, followed by Chinese, Indonesian and Thai.
Hue to Start $5.2m Project to Restore Kien Trung Palace, Home of Nguyen Dynasty's Last King
VND123 billion (US$5.2 million) has been set aside to restore Kien Trung Palace.
Morning Stories Roundup: New Ride-Hailing App, Coal Mine Collapse and Crypto Scams
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33-Year-Old Jetstar Pilot Becomes Vietnam's Youngest Female Captain
Globally, women only account for 5.44% of commercial airline pilots, according to Gender Gap Grader based on datasets from Airmen Database.
Morning Stories Roundup: $1m Lucky SIM Card and Football Win Over Uzbekistan
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Hanoi Launches First-Ever Natural Gas-Powered Buses
Two bus routes, set up by Bao Yen Tourism, will run entirely on compressed natural gas (CNG). They officially opened in Hanoi on August 1, with a third route beginning August 9.
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Aims to Collect Taxes From Online Business Owners
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High-Profile Chinese Monk Accused of Coercing Nuns Into Sex
The monk in question is currently the abbot of Longquan Monastery and the head of the Buddhist Association in China.
After Hoi An and Hanoi, Can Tho Is the Next City in Vietnam Afflicted With Cable Car Fever
You get a cable car! You get a cable car! Everybody’s getting a cable car!
Weekend Stories Roundup: Lai Chau Landslide, E-Government and Parrot Homicide
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Amid Tourism Boom, Apartment Owners Forsake Long-Term Leases for Airbnb Fast Cash
Many apartment owners are turning to Airbnb and other short-term lease platforms in order to cash in on Vietnam's ongoing tourism boom.
Saigon May Pilot Bus-Only Lanes on Vo Thi Sau, Dien Bien Phu
Dien Bien Phu and Vo Thi Sau streets have been suggested as testings grounds for the bus lane, as both one-way roads are prone to traffic congestion during rush hour.
Morning Stories Roundup: Airbus to Work With Vietnam to Develop Country’s Space Industry
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