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.
D4 Seafood Paradise Vinh Khanh Is Now an Official Saigon Food Street
District 4’s nhậu neighborhood has been turned into an official food street by Saigon authorities.
Quang Hai Named Among Top 500 Most Important Players on the Planet
Nguyen Quang Hai, the Vietnam U-23 team standout, is the first Vietnamese player to ever make the list.
Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam Plans to Hike Fuel Taxes in Fight Against Pollution
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Grab might have to shoulder Uber’s $2.33 million tax arrears [VietnamNet] ▪ ...
Most Vietnamese Are Likely to Save Spare Cash: Report
Frugality is the go-to lifestyle for many Vietnamese.
Morning Links Roundup: Grab Misses Deadline to Submit Documents on Uber Merger Deal
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Trade Tension With China, U.S. Pushes South Korea Toward Vietnam [Bloomberg] ▪&nb...
New Report Predicts Asia Will Run out of Fish by 2048
The future looks grim for aquatic life in Asia.
Hanoi Metro Project Is Not Delayed to 2021: Transport Ministry
Numerous delays have plagued Hanoi’s first metro line since the start of the project, will this time be any different?
Morning Links Roundup: Saigon Apartment Dweller Fined for Burning Incense on Car in Basement
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Saigon apartment dweller fined for burning joss sticks on car in basement parking ...
Saigon Moves Away From Bars in Future Bui Vien Tourism Plans
Local officials believe the future of the Bui Vien Walking Street rests in appealing to tourists via new shops and novel experiences, as opposed to drinking.
Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam to Sustain Decade-High Economic Growth to 2020, PM Says
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Foreign OTAs dominate Vietnam’s online travel market [DTI] ▪ Vietnam to sust...
With Uber Gone, Bus Company Phuong Trang Launches New Ride-Hailing Platform
The new ride-hailing app is expected to be rolled out in Hanoi and Saigon this month.
Despite VND10m Offer, Ha Tinh Fisherman Releases Endangered Turtle to Sea
A Vietnamese fisherman refused a VND10 million (US$446) offer for an endangered green sea turtle so it could be released into the wild.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam PM Approves $1.2bn for Infrastructure in Coastal Economic Zones
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Mandarin Airlines pilot dies of illness before flight from Vietnam to Taiwan [Taiw...
Saigon to Auction off 'Ghost Tower' at Starting Price of $286m
Will Saigon’s notorious “ghost tower” escape its doomed destiny?
Quang Binh Airport Fined for Closing Terminal to Play Badminton
Who can refuse a badminton match?
The Curious Case of Hai Phong's Nude Zodiac Sculptures
An art installation in Hai Phong has become the butt of jokes online.
Saigon Moves Forward With Plan to Expand Tan Son Nhat Southward
In short, Tan Son Nhat International Airport will add another terminal to the south the existing terminals, but not build another runway.
Doan Ngoc Hai Returns to Saigon Streets With Another Crusade, This Time Against Poor Fire Prevention
Will history repeat itself?
Morning Links Roundup: Vietnamese Businesses Invest Over $149.5m Abroad
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnamese businesses invest over $149.5 million abroad [VietnamNet] ▪ BKAV ...
Vietnam Climbs 3 Spots to 9th Friendliest Country in the World for Expats: Survey
Data suggests friendliness and ease of settlement make the country a highly attractive place to live and work.
