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.
D1 Officials Arrest 'Spider-Man' for Illegally Selling Snacks on Nguyen Hue Walking Street
Vietnam authorities don’t kid around when it comes to making arrests as they have shown that not even superheroes are above reproach.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Peacekeeping Force Plans Hospital in South Sudan
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam’s peacekeeping force plans 70-strong hospital in South Sudan [VnExpress] ...
Doan Ngoc Hai Resigns, Effectively Ending Saigon's Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign
For what it’s worth, his presence has been a breath of fresh air in Saigon’s stuffy political climate.
[Photos] Cold Snap Blankets Hue in Thick Fog
After a cold snap a few weeks ago, Saigon’s sunny weather has returned. However, for the rest of the country like Hue, chilly weather has cast a blanket of mist all over the central Vietnam city.
A Woman From the E De Ethnic Minority Just Became Miss Universe Vietnam
The latest Miss Universe Vietnam was revealed to be H’Hen Nie, a 25-year-old Dak Lak native who's a member of an ethnic minority.
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC to Call on Investors in Anti-Flooding, Wastewater Treatment
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ HCMC to call on investors in anti-flooding, wastewater treatment [SGGP] ▪ Gr...
After 10 Years, Vietnam's National English Project Still Struggles to Produce Results
At a meeting held by the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) on December 29, Deputy Director of the Department of Higher Education Tran Anh Tuan highlighted flaws in Vietnam’s National Foreign L...
Enticed by Middle Class Wealth, Foreign Brands Flock to Vietnam Despite Reports of Slow Growth
Vietnam's growing affluence is attracting a plethora of foreign brands to set up shop in local metropolises in recent years.
Vietnam's Updated Penal Code Might Put Polluters Behind Bars From 2018
Vietnam’s Penal Code has been amended to become more stringent against individuals caught polluting the environment, now making them subject to jail terms instead of mere cash fines for offenses.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Leads Region in Ratio of Female Business Leaders
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam leads region for ratio of female business leaders [VnExpress] ▪ Fugi...
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Spends $2.1bn Importing 94,000 Cars in 2017
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam transport ministry shelves plan to build airport in Mekong Delta province ...
A Tropical Depression Just Strengthened Into Vietnam's First Storm in 2018
What is happening to Vietnam’s stormy season?
Homegrown Veggies as Tet Gifts Is a Thing in Saigon Thanks to Urban Farmers
Fears about contaminated and pesticide-laden produce is leading Vietnam's city dwellers to take matters into their own hands and start growing vegetables at home.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Launches Digital Database Aimed to Increase Public Knowledge
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnamese guy cycles across Southeast Asia to raise charity funds [Tuoi Tre] ▪&n...
[Photos] Historic Crowds Hit Hanoi Downtown to Celebrate New Year
Aren’t you glad that you stayed at home this New Year’s Eve?
Vietnam Opens 2018 With New Program to Protect Sea Turtles
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has announced its plan to embark on a program aimed at conserving marine turtles in Quang Ngai’s Ly Son Island in 2018.
In 2017, Traffic Accidents in Vietnam Killed 8,000, Injuring 17,000 Others: Report
Thousands of Vietnamese died on the road last year, but the number of fatalities decreased considerably compared to 2016.
Weekend News Roundup: Uber Files Lawsuit Against HCMC’s $2.3m Tax Demand
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Hanoi to spend VND2.5bn to repair the ceramic mural [DTI] ▪ Uber files lawsu...
Saigon Starts Removing 7 War-Era Water Towers
After months of planning, Saigon is finally taking down the city’s collection of cement water towers.
Vietnam Ends 2017 With 6.8% GDP Growth Rate, Best in a Decade
Vietnam has consistently achieved its targeted economic growth rates in recent years.
