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.
In 6 Years, Vietnam's Population of Convenience Stores Has Quadrupled: Report
Saigon is now home to 1,800 convenience stores and small-scale supermarkets.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Successfully Produces Inactivated Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Draft regulations on foreign language centres proposed [DTI] ▪ VN successful...
Hanoi to Trial New Pedestrianized Street in Tay Ho Starting This Weekend
Following the success of the pedestrianized area around Hoan Kiem Lake, Tay Ho District will see its first traffic-free street open this weekend.
Vietnam Extends Visa Exemptions for Five European Nations for 3 More Years
Previously, the policy was subject to annual renewal. The current exemptions would have expired in June this year.
Morning Links Roundup: Pedestrians in HCMC Prefer Street-Level Crossings to Footbridges
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Pedestrians prefer street level crossings [DTI] ▪ New traffic signs make nav...
At a High School in China, Top Students Are Rewarded With Raw Pork
Is stationery falling out of fashion?
Hanoi Fines Teacher for Calling Student 'Pig Brain,' Shuts Down English Center
A Vietnamese English language teacher achieved notoriety earlier this week by calling one of her students a "pig brain" after he refused to pay a VND100,000 (US$4.4) fine for failing to hand in his ho...
Saigon Aims to Attract 1.5m Chinese Tourists Annually by 2020
The government has set a goal of hosting 1.5 million Chinese tourists by 2020, a three-fold increase.
Morning Links Roundup: Vietnamese Government Fines Illegal Bitcoin Trading Site
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Travel promotion fair aims to boost Vietnam-India tourism [SGGP] ▪ Vietnames...
Vietnamese Scientists Will Collaborate With NASA in a New Land Use Research Project
The project could help lead the way for practical applications in urban planning, natural resources protection and disaster prevention.
Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam’s Foreign Reserves Reach Record High of $63bn
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Hanoi to trial new pedestrian street [DTI] ▪ VN’s foreign reserves reach rec...
As Rainy Season Arrives, Saigon Major Flood Barrier Project Stalls
Work has halted on a massive US$440 million drainage system aimed to control tidal flooding that impacts 6.5 million residents in a 570-square-kilometer area in and around south Saigon.
Hanoi Trees to Be Axed to Make Way for Metro Line
To create space for one of Hanoi's upcoming metro stations, 41 trees will soon be cut down, while another 116 will be relocated to a nearby park.
Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam’s Art Market Grows, Needs Transparency
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Construction of High-Rises Should Cease in Downtown Saigon, Hanoi to Reduce Congestion: Vietnam PM
In Saigon and Hanoi, downtown areas are suffering from major bottlenecks due to the boom of high-rise buildings in recent years.
Weekend News Roundup: Health Ministry Warns of Infectious Disease Outbreaks in Summer
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Phu Quoc hotel keeps illegal construction on opening day [DTI] ▪ Health Mini...
Hanoi to Add Car Parks to Major Bus Terminals
In a continuing effort to ease congestion in the capital, Hanoi’s Department of Transport is planning to turn Gia Lam, My Dinh, Giap Bat and Nuoc Ngam bus stations into car parks and major bus interch...
Morning News Roundup: VNA Considers Creating Cargo Unit to Boost Revenue
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Border guards suspended over major illegal logging case [DTI] ▪ Vietnam Airl...
Aviation Authorities Launch Probe Into VNA Flight That Landed on Under-Construction Runway
Fortunately the aircraft landed without any problem. All members of the crew and passengers were safe.
Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam Education Can Take off Only If Biased Treatment Ends, Experts Say
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Hue City opens book street for the first time [DTI] ▪ Vietnam education can ...
