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.
Two Runways From Hanoi, Saigon Airports Are Badly Damaged Without Funding for Repair
Apart from causing major bottlenecks both in the air and on the ground, overcrowding at Vietnam’s major airports have also put severe strains on the facilities’ infrastructure.
In 2017, Saigon Welcomes More Tourists Who Stay Longer, Spend More
Saigon experienced a 22.8% increase in foreign tourists over the last year.
Morning Links Roundup: HCMC Plans to Reduce Exploitation of Groundwater
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam to stop production, use of single-use plastic [SGGP] ▪ HCM City plan...
After Losing World Cup Bets, Saigon Man Steals Ambulance, Runs Away, Gets Arrested
Vietnam is in the middle of a delirious World Cup fever, resulting in a slew of shenanigans and hijinks.
After Losing World Cup Bets, Binh Tan Man Steals Ambulance, Runs Away, Gets Arrested
Vietnam is in the middle of a delirious World Cup fever, resulting in a slew of shenanigans and hijinks.
Indonesian Ride-Hailing Giant Go-Jek Will Launch in Vietnam in July as Go-Viet
Grab has another competitor.
Morning Links Roundup: UN Selects Vietnam as Training Site for Peacekeeping Forces
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ UN selects Vietnam as training site for peacekeeping forces [VietnamNet] ▪ V...
Channel Your Rage the Healthy Way at Japan's Annual Table-Flipping Contest
Have you ever been so emotional, you felt like flipping a table fully laden with dinner, sending a clamor of glasses, plates and food careening across the room?
Terrible Floods, Landslides Devastate Northern Provinces, Leaving 14 Dead, 12 Missing
The death toll includes eleven people in Lai Chau Province and three people in Ha Giang Province.
Terrible Flood, Landslide Devastate Northern Provinces, Leaving 14 Dead, 12 Missing
The death toll includes eleven people in Lai Chau Province and three people in Ha Giang Province.
Morning Links Roundup: Prices of Groceries Climb in HCMC
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Prices of groceries climb in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre] ▪ Vietnam’s largest...
Grab Wants to Expand Outside of 5 Localities; Transport Officials Say No
The ride-sharing app’s proposal to expand its GrabTaxi service to new cities throughout the nation was rejected by officials.
Vietnam Now Drinks More Sweet Beverages Than Ever: Health Experts
Health experts have sounded alarm bells regarding Vietnam's increasing consumption of sugary drinks.
Vietnam's Most Prominent Historian Phan Huy Le Passes Away at 84
Phan Huy Le is considered the doyen of Vietnamese historians.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Busts Another Expansive Online Gambling Ring
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Two dead, two missing as flash floods ravage northern Vietnam [VnExpress] ▪ ...
At Least 30% of All Supermarket Products Must Come From Vietnamese Brands: Proposal
Will it help strengthen local products?
[Photos] Under the Sea: Singapore Artist Depicts Life After Ocean Level Rises
The surrealistic set of photos showcases both the dire future of low-lying cities and mankind’s amazing adaptability in the face of extreme climate shift.
Can Gio Reserve Shuts Down Cruel Monkey Circus Following International Outcry
Following an international outcry that began in 2016, the UNESCO biosphere reserve recently closed the show.
Vietnam to Switch All 11-Digit Mobile Numbers to 10-Digits
Starting September 15, every one of Vietnam’s 60 million 11-digit mobile phone numbers will be replaced with a 10-digit counterpart, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications.
Morning Links Roundup: HCMC’s Remittances Top $2bn in 5 months
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Hanoi calls for summer energy saving [DTI] ▪ Ho Chi Minh City’s remittances...
