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 Caged Bears Rescued After 20 Years of Confinement
Thanks to an intervention by Four Paws Vietnam and the Ninh Binh Forest Protection Department, two bears have been rescued after years of abuse.
Morning Links Roundup: VNG Pledges to Save 160mn Leaked Zing Accounts
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ City dwellers flock to amusement places, supermarkets in national holidays [SGGP] ...
Holiday Links Roundup: Vietnamese Police Rescue 6 Trafficked Cambodian Women En Route to China
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam police rescue 6 trafficked Cambodian women en-route to China [VnExpress] ...
Can Tho All-Female Biker Club Faces Online Backlash for Riding Bikes in Áo Bà Ba
Is there a specific dress code that female motorcyclists must follow to avoid being deemed “inappropriate”?
Morning Links Roundup: Five Prosecuted in Battery Powder-Tainted Coffee Case
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam wins 29 golds at regional karate tourney [DTI] ▪ Five prosecuted in ...
More Than 45% of Vietnamese Males Are Smokers: Health Expert
Will increasing tax on tobacco help reduce the problem?
Da Nang, FPT Agree on Plans for ‘Smart City’ by 2020
This time, city officials will tap a domestic company for the technological makeover.
Morning Links Roundup: Aging Population Prompts Vietnam to Look at Raising Retirement Levels
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Convenience stores: more are being opened, but many are closing [VietnamNet] ▪&nb...
Prepare to Spend Your Holiday With Slow Internet Because Guess What Just Broke Again
There goes our plan to Netflix and chill all holiday weekend.
Young Vietnamese Scientist Receives UNESCO Women in Science Award
Alongside 15 others, Nguyen Thi Hiep (second from the left) received an award and was recognized as a young talent for her research on biomedical technology.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Return 10kg of Gold to Local Man
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Cold snap to cool off northern Vietnam; heat wave lingers in south [Tuoi Tre] ▪&n...
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Top Official Demands Inspection on Cheap Public Land Sale
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Hanoians flock to register mobile phone numbers [DTI] ▪ HCMC top official de...
Morning News Roundup: Large-Scale Fire Inspection to Take Place in Downtown HCMC
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam-Myanmar relations will grow further: ambassador [SGGP] ▪ Large-scale...
Months After Typhoon Damrey Struck, Coastal Villages Still Struggle to Find Their Footing
About six months ago, Typhoon Damrey leveled the district of Nam Tra My.
Saigon Puts City Hall Expansion Design up for Public Feedback
Saigon's city planners have displayed a design for an extension to the city's iconic People's Committee building for public feedback.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Stock Market Posts Highest Gain in Asia
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Hanoi breaks into top global destinations on TripAdvisor list [VnExpress] ▪ ...
Dak Nong Factory Caught Using Battery Powder to Dye Cheap Coffee Grounds
Prepare to be extremely grossed out.
Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam's Middle Class Population Increases by 1.5m Each Year
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ 1.5 million Vietnamese join middle class each year [VietnamNet] ▪ High logi...
Vietnam Wants to Limit Alcohol Sale Hours to Combat Social, Health Issues
The plan is the latest in an effort to address issues arising from late-night drinking.
A Massive Cargo Ship Lost Its Anchor and Rear-Ended a Bridge in Dong Nai
The crew members on the ship managed to escape and no one was injured.
