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.
Japan Is Preparing to Build the World's Tallest Wooden Skyscraper in Tokyo
Tokyo's skyline will soon feature the world's largest wooden skyscraper.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Football Federation Sets Ambitious Goals for 2018
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Uber Prepares to Sell Its Operations in Southeast Asia to Grab: CNBC Report
Although no deal has been reached yet and it’s unclear when the said deal will be made, many believe that the merge seems inevitable given Uber's current business situation in Asia.
Foreign Traveler Boards Wrong VNA Flight, Almost Spends Tet in Singapore Instead of Myanmar
A Vietnam Airlines passenger with tickets to Myanmar somehow found himself aboard a plane preparing to take off for Singapore.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Passengers Threaten to Boycott Air France Over Invalid Discounts
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Nha Trang Celebrates Year of the Dog With Canine Beauty Pageant
The top 10 dogs will participate in a Dog Fashion Show held on Monkey Island on the third day of Tet.
Morning News Roundup: Local Authorities Urged to Improve Hanoi's Pedestrian Streets for Tet
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A Thai Investor Is Spending $1.76bn on Wind Farms in Vietnam
Three provinces in southern Vietnam might have functional wind farms as early as 2020.
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Seeks Visa Waiver Extension to Boost Tourism
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This Hanoi Professor Takes Care of His Student's Baby While She Was Taking a Test
In an unexpected turn of events, a student from the Hanoi College of Technology and Trading had to take her six-month-old baby with her on examination day.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi, Saigon Choked in Traffic as Clock Ticks Down to Tet
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70% of Japanese Firms Want to Expand Their Business in Vietnam: Survey
Vietnam is among the countries in which Japanese companies have the highest motivation to expand.
Vietnam Establishes First-Ever Animal Protection Association
Following the decision of the Ministry of Home Affairs in November, the Vietnam Animal Welfare Association was officially established during a ceremony on February 3rd in Da Nang.
Morning News Roundup: Coach Fare Triple Near Tet Holidays in HCMC
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In Memory of the 24 Hours When Hanoi's Hoan Kiem Lake Had Swans
Less than a day after they were introduced, twelve swans have been removed from Hanoi’s famous Hoan Kiem Lake, despite widespread public support for the attraction.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Stock Suffers Worst Fall in 4 years
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Morning News Roundup: Saigoneers Make Trek to Da Lat to Buy Vegetables Straight From Farms
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Vietnam's Wealth Growth Is the Fastest in the World: Report
A surge in Vietnam’s ultra-rich who make their fortunes in investments and real estate are largely fueling the nation's wealth growth.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Cities Plan for Urban Green Growth
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Myanmar's First Public Drag Olympics Was a Celebration of Queer Identities
As part of the fourth annual &PROUD LGBT Film Festival, the country's first ever Drag Queen Olympics took place at Thakin Mya Park in downtown Yangon on January 28.
