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.
Construction of Overpass on Au Co and Nghi Tam One Month Behind Schedule
On July 25, the Hanoi People’s Committee urged contractors to address construction problems and complete the overpass, which is already one month behind schedule.
Leaked Photo of Couple Having Sex in CGV Theater Raises Privacy Concerns
A CGV representative confirmed that the photo was leaked by one of its staff.
Measles Outbreak Potentially Looms in Hanoi
Hanoi’s Municipal Department of Health has stated the capital could be on the verge of a measles outbreak.
Paul Christiansen in Vietnam
After Cambodia, Water From Laos Dam Failure Floods Mekong Delta
Waters from the burst dam in Laos have arrived in Vietnam, devastating crops in the Mekong delta.
As Consumer Traffic Decreases, Traditional Vietnamese Grocers Are on Tenterhooks
Recently, Nielsen Vietnam conducted a survey of 800 traditional store owners and found that many do not feel confident about their profits in the next 12 months.
Morning Stories Roundup: Car Parking Fee Hike, Boney M in Vietnam and Funding for Short Films
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Heavy Rain in Northern Vietnam Causes Houses to Collapse, Kills 2 in Chuong My District
Five houses fell into the Da River on Monday following heavy rains, while Hanoi is considering evacuating thousands from a flood-hit district.
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Calls for Investment in Future Environmental Protection Projects
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Lao Cai Officials Want to Build an Airport Near Sapa
Does Sapa need a dedicated airport?
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Sees Strong Growth in Tourist Arrivals From Asian Countries
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Saigon Ranks 5th Globally in Tourism Potential: Travel Website
Saigon’s tourist arrivals will almost double by 2025, according to a UK tour website.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Smart Parking App, Storm in Japan and Another Crypto Hoax
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[Photos] The Retail Section of Vietnam's Tallest Building, Landmark 81, Is Now Open
The retail section of Landmark 81, Vietnam's tallest building, opened last Thursday, July 26.
Lao Cai Officials Want to Build Sapa Airport
Does Sapa need a dedicated airport?
Vietnam Open to Collaborating With China to Save ‘Hoan Kiem Turtles’
The collaboration might be the only way to save a species facing extinction.
Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Sentences 3 Kindergarten Teachers 6.5 Years Behind Bars for Child Abuse
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Laos Dam Bursts, Displacing Thousands, Claiming at Least Two Dozen Lives
A collapsed hydroelectric dam in a remote region of Laos on July 23 severely floods villages and leaves thousands homeless.
Morning Stories Roundup: Laos Dam Collapse, New Information Minister and Ice Cream Market
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In Vietnam's Ride-Hailing Market, It's Grab Against the World. And It's Winning.
Newer ride-hailing apps are struggling to gain a place in the market, despite growing complaints of Grab’s post-Uber services.
Morning Stories Roundup: First Liver Transplant, Coastal Forest Coverage and New Egg Substitute
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