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 Links Roundup: Vietnamese Patients Neglect Health Insurance Due to Long Waiting Time
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam-India bilateral trade reaches US$12.83 billion [SGGP] ▪ Vietnamese p...
With Half a Year to Go, Natural Disasters Have Already Cost Vietnam $39m
On July 9, the Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control held a meeting to look into natural disasters which severely impacted the country in the first half of the year.
Morning Links Roundup: Grab Vietnam Sacks Driver for Supposedly Kicking Passengers out of Car
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Ministry announces violations found at Mumuso Vietnam [DTI] ▪ Grab Vietnam s...
Cong Caphe Will Open First-Ever Outlet in Seoul This Month
The popular pre-Doi Moi-style coffee chain is set to expand to Seoul, South Korea.
Hanoi's Air Quality Improves in First Week of July
Hanoi's air pollution has turned itself around, with Hanoi recording a high number of "good" days in the first week of July.
As Power Projects Are Delayed, More Power Blackouts Loom Over Southern Vietnam
If this stuffy heatwave continues to be a common occurrence in the future in Vietnam, it’s likely that southern provinces might experience more frequent power blackouts in the future.
Morning Links Roundup: Angst Rises in Vietnam as Stock Turmoil Hits 8-Year High
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Angst Rises in Vietnam as Stock Turmoil Hits Eight-Year High [Bloomberg] ▪ V...
Hanoi to Host SEA Games in 2021
At a government meeting on July 9, Hanoi was selected to host the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31), which will take place between October and December 2021.
Saigon Stops Issuing Permits to New High-Rise Projects in Downtown
From now until 2020, the city will not issue any permits for new high-rise projects in District 1 and 3.
Lotte Cinema Fined $1,100 After Photo of Maggot-Filled Drink Dispenser Surfaced Online
The photo was mistakenly posted on Lotte's public Facebook fan page and then removed.
Morning Links Roundup: UNESCO to Send Experts to Examine Cave Complex in Central Highlands
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Fire truck rushing to emergency obstructed by car in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre] ...
Vietnam’s U-23 Goalkeeper to Present Award at World Cup Tonight
Vietnamese footballer Bui Tien Dung is heading to the World Cup.
Vietnam Imports 49% Fewer Cars in First 6 Months Compared to Last Year
Vietnam has been buying fewer cars this year.
New Floating School Opens on Tonle Sap Lake for Vietnamese Students in Cambodia
There are approximately 7,000 overseas Vietnamese people living in Pursat, Cambodia.
Morning Links Roundup: HCMC Featured in Lonely Planet’s 2018 Best in Asia List
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Quang Ngai residents protest over foul waste treatment site [DTI] ▪ Ho Chi ...
Illegal Sand Mining Continues to Diminish Northern Vietnam’s Riverbanks
The banks of the Red River continue to be illegally mined for sand, with both the river itself and the livelihoods of local people being affected.
China's Chili-Eating Competition Is a Hot Slobbering Mess
Last year's winner consumed 15 chilies in just one minute.
As Young Job-Seekers Prefer Better Jobs, Saigon Faces Shortage of Manual Labor Workers
Some Saigon-based companies are struggling to find highly skilled manual workers.
Morning Links Roundup: Rentals Rise in Downtown Saigon as Supply Stagnates
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Nearly 57,000ha of alternative forests planted across Vietnam [VietnamNet] ▪ ...
Vietnam Is the 4th Most Optimistic Country in Consumer Confidence in 2018 so Far: Report
Vietnam remains the fourth most optimistic country in the world.
